This skyscraper-shaped custom PC at Computex has a food stall out the front selling 'Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice' and a rock climber free soloing up the side

This Skyscraper-Shaped Custom PC at Computex Has a Food Stall and a Rock Climber Free Soloing Up the Side

At Computex, custom PC builds have reached new heights — quite literally. This skyscraper-shaped custom PC is a prime example of the kind of innovation that makes hardware events so exciting. The build transforms a high-end touchscreen PC into a miniature replica of a Taipei night market, complete with a food stall and a rock climber scaling its side. The centerpiece of this display is a light-up, 3D printed version of the Taipei 101 building, with a tiny, meticulously crafted representation of Alex Honnold clinging to its side. Honnold, the American rock climber, famously free soloed the 1,667-foot skyscraper in January — a feat that was later featured in a tense Netflix special. This build is the brainchild of Zombie Tech Gaming, a custom PC business co-founded by Zoë Baye and her husband, Brandon Ayala.

A Miniature Night Market in a PC Case

The build is based on the Hyte Y70 Touch PC case, a sleek and versatile foundation for this elaborate creation. On the touch screen, an animated graphic brings the illusion of elevators moving up and down the miniature Taipei 101, adding a dynamic element to the display. Surrounding the case are 3D-printed and hand-painted shop fronts, each shaded by Hokkien-style roofs that give the scene an authentic Taiwanese night market vibe. Along the base, shrunken-down shop signs and light box-style street signs contribute to the overall charm.

• 3D-printed signage highlights the Zombie Tech Gaming brand.
• Hyte and its sister brand iBuyPower are also featured prominently.
• The walls are adorned with AC units and light box-style street signs that add to the realism.

The attention to detail is staggering, with tiny food stalls and hand-painted foliage adding a touch of life to the scene. One standout feature is the food stall selling Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice, a nod to the local culture and cuisine. It's these little touches that make the build feel like a miniature diorama, complete with concrete streets and wisp-like greenery.

If I had the budget, I would have already commissioned Zombie Tech Gaming to create a similar display for my own PC setup. However, I can only imagine the chaos that would ensue if I were in charge of such a project. Instead of a tasteful recreation of our base in Bath, it would likely turn into a shrine to Miku Hatsune. Fortunately, Zombie Tech Gaming leaves such decisions to the experts — and the results are nothing short of stunning.