A new custom PC from Australian manufacturer Aftershock PC, dubbed the Cherry Bloom, boasts a unique aesthetic feature: heat-reactive titanium-alloy cherry blossoms that unfurl as system temperatures rise. This distinctive design element is intended to transform the PC's internal workings into a dynamic visual showcase. The blossoms are handcrafted and designed to react to the heat generated by the CPU and GPU, curling back up as the system cools down.
The Cherry Bloom rig is configured with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, an Nvidia RTX 5080 graphics card, 64GB of RAM, and a 2TB Lexar NVMe SSD. The entire system is housed within an APNX V2 White case, featuring wrap-around glass on three sides to ensure unobstructed viewing of the elaborate floral sculpture.
The retail price for this configuration is AUD $19,995, which converts to approximately $14,000 USD or £10,000 GBP. While the cost of the core components like the RTX 5080, DDR5 memory, SSD, and CPU are substantial, the manufacturer's pricing suggests a significant portion of the cost is attributed to the intricate titanium-alloy flower assembly and its heat-reactive mechanism. The company notes that the movement is achieved through heat conduction rather than any motors.
This extravagant build follows Aftershock PC's previous high-end creations, including a $18,000 AUD Medusa-themed PC released a few years ago. While the Cherry Bloom's unique aesthetic may not appeal to all gamers, it represents an ambitious approach to integrating dynamic, artistic elements into high-performance PC hardware.