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
Hardware creator Zoë Baye has unveiled a remarkable custom PC build at Computex’s Hyte booth that combines technical innovation with cultural artistry. The centerpiece is a light-up, 3D-printed recreation of Taipei 101, the iconic 1,667-foot skyscraper that dominates Taiwan’s skyline. The PC build integrates a touchscreen computer into an elaborate Taipei night market diorama scene.
The installation pays homage to rock climber Alex Honnold’s January ascent of Taipei 101, featuring a miniature figure of the climber attempting a free solo climb up the side of the building. Honnold’s real-life achievement was documented in a Netflix special that captured the dramatic free solo ascent. This physical recreation adds a narrative dimension to the PC build, elevating it beyond mere technical showmanship.
The display extends the immersive experience by incorporating authentic cultural elements. A food stall is integrated into the front of the installation, selling traditional Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice, bringing the night market atmosphere to life. The project even features a live rock climber performing an actual free solo performance on the exterior of the structure, creating a stunning visual spectacle that combines hardware engineering with performance art.
Baye’s creation exemplifies the creative possibilities within PC hardware customization and modding communities, where enthusiasts push the boundaries of case design and system aesthetics. The Computex showcase demonstrates how hardware culture continues to intersect with broader artistic expression and cultural storytelling.