When people hear the words desktop computer, many think of a massive behemoth.
The visual gets a heaping helping of RGB when you throw the word gaming into the mix.
But not all gaming desktops have to be massive.
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Its the perfect solution for those who want maximum gaming power but are short on space.
At the time of this writing, its a 5% price increase.
Which doesnt seem like much.
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So that means the Tiki base model outfitted with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor costs $5,407.
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU base model is a little cheaper at $5,354.
Outside of the processor swap, you also get the Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 Chromax Black Air Cooler.
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My configuration also has an RGB-backlit Falcon emblem along with a three-sided custom UV print.
Each build uses Microsoft Windows 11 Pro as an operating system and has a 3-year parts & labor warranty.
As the pictures show, I dont have a regular-schmegular design.
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The company prides itself on having the highest resolution UV printer in the industry at 600 dpi.
My Tiki has one of the companys pre-made prints.
Available in several colors, the print mimics a massive circuit board.
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The green paint that makes up the circuits is semi-glossy, giving a cool embossed look.
And of course, theres the companys titular Falcon mascot on both sides looking menacing and badass.
The top panel is almost all geometric vent cutouts.
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But theres also a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port and two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports.
You also have the power and fan buttons.
Opening the case is a breeze.
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It can easily slide into a tight spot and still be the epicenter of your gaming experience.
Just be sure to lift with your knees, as the case starts at 18 pounds with the base.
The weight can change drastically depending on what components are included in the build.
They both have smaller frames but pack a hell of a punch.
Armed with a Nvidia RTX 5080 Founders Edition GPU, there isnt much that the Tiki cant do.
Despite that slim frame, its not to be trifled with.
Then I went and played inordinate hours of Hades 2.
I started things off with another game that Ive died in time and time again: Black Myth Wukong.
Next up, I ran the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark on Ultra parameters, which is notoriously taxing.
But the Tiki, powerhouse that it is, handled it gracefully.
Meanwhile, the Gamer Supreme produced 114, 143 and 139 fps, respectively.
And finally, I ran the Hitman 3 Dartmoor Benchmark on High at 1080p.
It even kept its cool when I started editing loads of videos.
Did the fans get a little loud?
Sure, but not so much it was a distraction.
However, the Tiki staged a comeback on the multi-core 21,753 to 17,148.
The Tiki earned decisive wins on both aspects of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark.
The Gamer Supreme took 3:07.
I just wish the pricing were as slim as the Tikis dimensions.
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