18:04Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Aftershock PC sells $14,150 gaming computer with heat-activated flowers
Australian company “Aftershock PC” has launched a gaming computer called the “Cherry Bloom PC” that changes its appearance as it heats up. The tree sculpture inside the case features 70 handcrafted cherry blossoms made of titanium alloy. As the computer heats up, these flowers open mechanically. The “Cherry Bloom PC” is not a one-off project and is currently sold as a commercial product.
The flowers do not require a motor or electricity to open. The mechanism is powered by heat emitted from the computer’s high-performance components. As the temperature rises, the petals gradually open, then close again when the computer cools down. In this way, the decoration inside the case provides a visual indication that the system is operating under a heavy load. The “Cherry Bloom PC” costs approximately $14,150 (approximately 24,060 AZN). Shipping is not included in this amount. The computer has an “AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D” processor and a “GeForce RTX 5080” graphics card. It has 64 GB of DDR5 RAM. The modular power supply powering the system is rated at 1,300 W.
A 2 TB “Lexar NQ790 PCIe 4.0” SSD is installed for file storage. The computer uses a custom open-loop liquid cooling system. This means that coolant moves through special tubes and blocks to lower the temperature of the components. The case also has 8 “Aftershock Chrome RGB” fans. The operating system is “Windows 11 Professional.” The model uses the “V2” case from Taiwanese company “APNX” and a “Gigabyte X870E” motherboard. Three sides of the case are made of glass, so the tree sculpture and cooling system inside are clearly visible. The product was designed by “Zotac Gaming.” The high-priced computer was created as both a powerful gaming system and a moving decorative installation.
The flowers do not require a motor or electricity to open. The mechanism is powered by heat emitted from the computer’s high-performance components. As the temperature rises, the petals gradually open, then close again when the computer cools down. In this way, the decoration inside the case provides a visual indication that the system is operating under a heavy load. The “Cherry Bloom PC” costs approximately $14,150 (approximately 24,060 AZN). Shipping is not included in this amount. The computer has an “AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D” processor and a “GeForce RTX 5080” graphics card. It has 64 GB of DDR5 RAM. The modular power supply powering the system is rated at 1,300 W. A 2 TB “Lexar NQ790 PCIe 4.0” SSD is installed for file storage. The computer uses a custom open-loop liquid cooling system. This means that coolant moves through special tubes and blocks to lower the temperature of the components. The case also has 8 “Aftershock Chrome RGB” fans. The operating system is “Windows 11 Professional.” The model uses the “V2” case from Taiwanese company “APNX” and a “Gigabyte X870E” motherboard. Three sides of the case are made of glass, so the tree sculpture and cooling system inside are clearly visible. The product was designed by “Zotac Gaming.” The high-priced computer was created as both a powerful gaming system and a moving decorative installation.