Falcon Northwest Talon

18 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Falcon Northwest Talon. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and usability. The design and price also get good opinions. Comments are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Falcon Northwest Talon is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon review: The best all-AMD gaming PC you can buy

The Falcon Northwest Talon is one of the few premade desktops that now support the latest AMD graphics and processors. Is it worthy of the power they provide?

Supports a full ATX motherboard ; Rock-solid build quality ; Impeccable cable management ; Excellent 4K gaming ; Endless configuration options

Too expensive ; Nvidia graphics are a better value

Feb, 2021

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Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (pcmag.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon (2024, Core Ultra) Review

The legendary Falcon Northwest Talon gaming PC is an enthusiast's dream machine, now made even better with Intel's first Core Ultra processor for desktops.

Oct, 2024

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Expert review by : Charles Jefferies (pcmag.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon (2024, Threadripper Pro) Review

For less than the big-box competition, Falcon Northwest's 2024 Talon desktop workstation drives blistering speed with professional-grade Nvidia graphics and AMD's titanic Threadripper Pro.

Apr, 2024

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon (2019) Review

The workstation-grade 2019 Talon configuration we tested is a killer performer, thanks to Intel's latest professional CPU and twin high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. A less expensive model, though, will still benefit from the top-class assembly.

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon (2018) Review

The 2018 Falcon Northwest Talon is a straightforward, configurable, and well-built high-end gaming PC. As configured, it delivers best-in-class performance at a price few will be able to afford.

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon (2016) Review

Though more conservatively designed than other recent high-end gaming desktops, the Falcon Northwest Talon has impressive hardware that helps it drive VR and 4K gaming smoother and faster than the competition.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon (Core i7-860)

The Falcon Northwest Talon comes in a new case, with new Core i7-860 components, courtesy of Intel.

Speedy, high end gaming system. Very good build quality and cable routing. SSD for speedy load times. No Bloatware.

Door only opens to 90 degrees. Extra performance may not justify the added price.

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Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon (Core i7-950)

The Falcon Northwest Talon (Core i7-950) is a contender for hardcore gamer PC of the year, eschewing gimmicks like a flashy case for simple design, great build quality, and blistering performance.

Great gaming performance for less than $2,500. Great wire routing. Simple, air-cooled overclocking.

Case is a fingerprint magnet. Lacks multimedia card reader. Looks like a run-of-the-mill PC.

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Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon (X2 3800)

The speedy Falcon Northwest Talon makes a good choice for the multimedia enthusiast who happens to be a gamer too.

Powerful graphics. SLI-capable motherboard. Latest technology.

Price does not include monitor and speakers.

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Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : Rick Broida (cnet.com)

Falcon Northwest Talon

The Falcon Northwest Talon is the most affordable SLI system we've seen to date. It provides the power needed for today's games, just not at levels worth bragging about. The Talon makes a good fit for gamers looking for an affordable, expandable...

Large case leaves room to expand; 650-watt power supply; SLI graphics for reasonable price; configurable.

Small hard drive on test unit; noisy; performance tweaks don't add up to much.

Stressing function over form, the unassuming Falcon Northwest Talon is an SLI gaming PC that provides the power needed for today's games, just not at levels worth bragging about.

May, 2005

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