Falcon Northwest
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | April 1992 |
| Founder | Kelt Reeves |
| Headquarters | Medford , United States |
| Products | Custom-built computers, gaming PCs, mini-PCs, laptops |
| Website | www |
Falcon Northwest is a privately held enterprise based in Medford, Oregon, specializing in the design, assembly, and distribution of premium custom-built computers. Established in 1992 by entrepreneur and former aviator Kelt Reeves, the company was among the pioneers focusing on the gaming PC sector.
History
Kelt Reeves founded Falcon Northwest in April 1992.[1] The company introduced the Mach V in 1993, recognized as the first pre-configured computer explicitly crafted for gaming purposes.[2][3]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag The firm also collaborated with Intel to develop innovative liquid cooling solutions tailored for overclocked systems,[4] leveraging this partnership as a strategic advantage while maintaining subtle branding to avoid direct Intel endorsement.[4]
Products
Falcon Northwest concentrates on producing high-performance computers designed for gaming, scientific research, and military use. As of 2013, approximately fifty percent of its revenue originated from gaming clientele. Their systems regularly achieve top rankings in benchmark evaluations and are priced between $1,500 and upwards of $10,000 depending on customization. Many units feature bespoke paint finishes, elite graphics cards, and components engineered for minimal latency. Initially renowned for tower desktops such as the Mach V, by 2017 the company shifted emphasis towards compact, portable mini-PCs.
Notable product lines include:
- Mach V – Tower desktop PC
- Talon – Tower desktop PC
- FragBox – Small Form Factor (SFF) PC
- Tiki – Micro-tower PC
- TLX – Lightweight laptop PC
- DRX – Desktop replacement laptop PC
Reception
In benchmark assessments conducted by Maximum PC in 2018, the Tiki mini-PC surpassed certain tower PCs equipped with high-performance graphics but was identified as the priciest model evaluated. Likewise, the FragBox received acclaim from Tom's Guide in 2017 for its power and design aesthetics, though its $5,000 price point positioned it within a specialized market segment. Tom's Guide described it as "one of the premier choices" for users seeking high-end portable gaming solutions.
PC Magazine reviewed Falcon’s Talon tower in 2018, noting its record-setting benchmark results and premium components but acknowledged that its elevated price limited widespread consumer adoption. The Mach V desktop achieved a flawless 5 out of 5 rating based on performance metrics despite its substantial cost driven by multi-GPU configurations.
In 2022, PC Magazine evaluated the FragBox, Talon, and Tiki models, awarding each a score of 4.5 out of 5. Reviews praised their performance capabilities, acoustic profiles, and build quality while consistently highlighting Falcon Northwest’s position within the luxury pricing tier.
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