Located in Medford, Ore., Falcon Northwest is one of (if not the oldest) gaming system builders in the world. The company has been cranking out only the highest- quality gaming desktops, notebooks and small form factor systems since 1992. Falcon prides themselves on custom systems and customer service. We have had Falcon's Mach V here in the labs before, so we were looking forward to another good review system.

Falcon wants their systems' owners to live the dream. They have built systems for many a Hollywood superstar and industry mogul. They have become the standard for all other system builders. They are the company you tell your dreams to and they add to it to make sure you can have your cake and eat it too. That being said, Falcon is not for the fainthearted and those with a thin wallet.

Unlike the ABS and Cyberpower systems that are geared more towards the hardcore gamer who is looking for solid performance at a reasonable price, Falcon stands by their craftsmanship and gives you the entire experience. All of their products are designed for serious gamers. All of their desktops, notebooks and small form factor systems conform to this lifestyle segment. Falcon is not looking to make a quick sale; they want you to love your system and the experience of owning a Falcon so that all of your future purchases are a Falcon.