![]() ![]() Still, if you don't have a top-end configuration like we do, there are plenty of upgrades you could potentially make down the line with some patience (and perhaps a flashlight). I think that even for skilled builders, that will be a challenge because of its size and the fact that the left side panel doesn't come off. ![]() You could, in theory, rebuild the entire PC and keep the case. The cooler doesn't fit back in easily, and we had to do some careful massaging to get the side panel back on in a way in which the screws fit back in perfectly. Perhaps the most useful section is a small bracket where you could mount a 2.5-inch SSD for additional storage.Ĭlosing the Tiki back up is also a pain. The PSU is also there, but it's a tight space. But once you're in there, you have access to the RAM, motherboard, and GPU. ![]() This is similar to the way that the Corsair One opens, and because the hoses are connecting the inside of the PC to the door, you can't separate it completely. The fan and radiator from the CPU cooler are mounted to it. You have to be careful removing that plate, however. That's on par with most mid-towers, but it would be nice to see separate headphone and microphone jacks for creators and enthusiasts. ![]() On the top of the case, there are a pair of USB Type-A ports, a USB Type-C port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Ports and Upgradeability on the Falcon Northwest Tiki USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5 mm headphone jackģx USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB Type-A 2.0, USB Type-C Audio, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Ethernet, 3x audio jacksġ3.6 x 13 x 4 inches / 345.44 x 330.2 x 101.6 mm But how will Intel’s fledgling 2021 platform hold up to gaming benchmarks? We’ll answer that question soon enough.ĭisclosure: Falcon Northwest provided review product for coverage purposes.Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Fonder's Edition I will say that if the Falcon Northwest unboxing experience is any indication, we’re definitely in for a wild ride. I don’t want to get too far into the weeds here, as my full review is currently in the works. Props to all teams involved for pushing so hard to make these tech bits available to test, especially during a pandemic that has all but obliterated supply chains. This is a Talon built for the future, and I’m told that ASUS and Crucial got all these cutting edge components delivered to FNW just in time for shipping - seriously down-to-the-wire stuff. That’s not to mention the other nice touches included for unboxing, like a bag of Falcon Fuel coffee, a branded Falcon Northwest mug, a felt Seasonic drawstring bag filled with modular PSU cables, a classy USB rescue drive, a handy mousepad, thorough documentation and a customized metal-etched Forbes badge fixed to the inside of the build.īeyond the meticulous put-togetherness and hotel-grade hospitality of the Talon, we can’t forget perhaps the most notable inclusions: Intel’s brand new 12th Gen Alder Lake Core i9-12900K CPU, an ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F Gaming WiFi motherboard and a 32GB pair of Crucial’s blazing fast DDR5 memory sticks. Cable management was impeccable, and the whole build just came across as preternaturally neat and clean, to an extent I’ve yet to see in other system integrators’ work. I could feel the quality on this build the moment I took it out of the shipping package - it was dense. I attribute the safe arrival to Falcon Northwest’s excellent packing job, which included a box within a box and plenty of sturdy cushioning around the system itself. That includes the rad custom automotive-grade blue and yellow Intel artwork adorning the chassis. It was as if the rig had materialized, expertly built, right out of thin air. You won’t find any GPU sag here, not on the included and supremely beastly EVGA XC3 GeForce 3090.Īfter setting up everything, I swung open the hinged tempered glass side panel to find all internal components secure, undisturbed and seemingly untouched. Because the Talon allows for GPU mounting on both ends of the card (absolutely brilliant), there wasn’t even the need to use any of that annoying expanding foam during shipping. The contents? One of Falcon Northwest’s solid and well-received Talon mid-tower PC cases, which the company designed and built from the ground up - and continues to iterate on - for tank-like durability and unmatched cooling. ![]()
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