These results come in just behind the Falcon Northwest Mach V but destroy less expensive mini-PC competitors, like the SyberPower Vapor, which reached sustained reads of 185MB/s.
FALCON NORTHWEST TIKI Z PC
The Tiki Z plowed through our benchmarks, proving a small yet properly built PC can punch above its weight.Ĭrystal DiskMark’s read/write results were equally impressive, at 987 megabytes per second read, and 865MB/s write. On the top of the case you’ll also find two readily accessible USB 3.0 ports, another audio out jack, and an additional microphone in. Two Wi-Fi antennas line an RJ45 Ethernet jack and SPDIF out closely, and the Tiki also comes with a single PS/2 input to accommodate any older keyboards and mice you might have laying around. The motherboard is stocked with four USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0, and three audio jacks, representing line in/out, with an extra slot for the microphone on the side. On the back of the Tiki you’ll find two HDMI 2.0 ports and two DVI, courtesy of the Titan Z.
It seems the company knew which features would define this computer, and actively decided to accentuate them without being tacky. The Falcon Northwest logo is emblazoned by white LEDs on the front of the rig, and on the side the Titan Z is gently lit by the same color scheme. Its svelte, clean lines blend into a heavy, sturdy base, and everything about it reminds you it’s been built to make a statement. On the outside, though, the Tiki screams sexy. The RAM is hard to access until the hard drives are moved, and the same goes for the video card, which is installed at a 90-degree angle to its normal orientation through the use of a PCI spacer card. While the hard drives can be replaced the process requires a little patience and the removal of numerous screws. A metal bracket holds both solid state drives, the mechanical drive and the optical drive into place. Much like iBuyPower’s SBX, the case of the Tiki is meticulously designed to fit every component that’s been slipped inside without a centimeter of excess space. All of this is crammed into a system that takes up half the space of a normal mid-tower.Ĭan you have a great gaming experience without sacrificing legroom? A tight fit The Tiki Z, though, amps the hardware up to 11 with an Intel Core i7 4790K, 16GB of RAM, two terabytes of SSD storage, and the card that is its namesake, Nvidia’s Titan Z. The original Tiki, which first came out two years ago, is made to satiate all the desires of high-end gamers without demanding a high-end price (though it certainly has expensive configurations).
As other companies flood the market with cheap competitors and budget builds, few have stayed true to their mission as staunchly as Falcon, and this dedication is nowhere more evident than in the new Tiki Z. For over two decades the engineers at Falcon Northwest have set the standard for personalized, customized PC gaming rigs built just to your specifications.
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