Aftershock PC Launches Cherry Bloom: A Rp200 Million Gaming PC With Titanium Flowers That Bloom When Hot
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- Aftershock PC merilis Cherry Bloom, PC gaming edisi terbatas dengan 70 bunga titanium yang membuka secara pasif saat suhu naik, dijual AU$19.995 (sekitar Rp200 juta).
- Harga tersebut didominasi oleh seni dan pendinginan custom, bukan komponen elektronik, karena GPU yang digunakan RTX 5080, bukan RTX 5090.
- Ketersediaan internasional belum dipastikan, sehingga pasar Indonesia kemungkinan hanya bisa mengaksesnya melalui importir khusus atau jalur kolektor.
Aftershock PC, a computer manufacturer from Australia, has introduced Cherry Bloom, a gaming PC that combines mechanical art with high-end hardware. What sets it apart from conventional builds is 70 hand-carved titanium flowers mounted inside a glass casing, which bloom automatically when the system temperature rises. The listed price reaches AU$19,995, or the equivalent of US$14,200 (around Rp200 million), before shipping costs, making it one of the most expensive gaming PCs ever sold commercially.
The flower mechanism is entirely passive: there are no motors, actuators, or software controlling it. The opening and closing motion is driven solely by changes in the PC's internal temperature. During heavy gaming, heat from the CPU and GPU makes the titanium petals expand; when the system cools, the petals close again. Even so, Aftershock has not provided a detailed explanation of the engineering behind this mechanism, and there has been no independent testing of its long-term durability.
In terms of specifications, Cherry Bloom does not use entirely top-tier components. The installed GPU is a Zotac GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID OC White Edition with 16GB VRAM, not the higher-end RTX 5090. The processor is a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is indeed a high-end class for gaming. Its cooling system is a custom open-loop liquid cooling setup, paired with a 1300W modular Platinum-certified PSU. The APNX V2 casing with three-sided curved glass showcases the titanium sculpture and cooling hardware as the main visual elements.
At that price, Cherry Bloom's selling point lies more in its artistic aspect and exclusivity. Production costs include 70 handmade titanium flowers, a custom cooling configuration, a presentation casing, and intricate assembly labor. The electronic components inside, if assembled in a standard build, would be far cheaper. For comparison, a gaming PC with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080 can be built for less than half the price of Cherry Bloom.
For consumers in Indonesia, Cherry Bloom is unlikely to be officially available anytime soon. Aftershock PC only markets it through its online store in Australia, and there is no information regarding international distribution. If there is demand, specialty importers or collectors might bring it in with significant additional costs. Import taxes and duties for luxury goods in Indonesia would also add to the final price, so the total could be far higher than the Australian price.
"This is not just a PC, but a functional work of art. However, for the Indonesian market, price and availability will be the main obstacles," said a technology observer who declined to be named.
In addition, there is no independent benchmark data for this Cherry Bloom configuration. The expected performance is based only on component specifications, not direct testing results. This is an important note for prospective buyers who prioritize pure performance. For collectors and hardcore enthusiasts who want a PC as room decor, Cherry Bloom offers a unique appeal. However, for gamers seeking the best value, there are many alternatives at more rational prices.
Going forward, Aftershock's move could trigger a trend of custom PCs with mechanical or other artistic elements. Will other manufacturers follow suit, or is this just a limited experiment? What is clear is that the line between hardware and artwork is increasingly blurred, and high-end consumers may increasingly be presented with products like this.
