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Shaun Tan, Co-Founder of Dreamcore
Dreamcore’s journey in custom desktops is a perfect reflection of how far tech has come, and where it is headed next. As we celebrate SG60, Shaun Tan and his team remind us that the future is not just about faster hardware, it is about enabling bold ideas that push boundaries.
His Story Unfolds...
If you could stash one product in a time capsule for SG100, what would it be and what would you want future Singaporeans to say when they open it?
A dense, offline storage device packed with local content — photos, videos, stories, unfiltered archives of how Singapore really lived, struggled, and built. I’d want future Singaporeans to open it and say, “This was our source code.”
What’s the craziest custom PC request you have ever built?
We once built a full-blown watercooled PC inside a custom glass desk — pump, reservoir, tubing, everything on display under the surface. It wasn’t just a setup — it was a statement piece. Looked like a lab experiment from the future… but with RGB.
Singapore’s becoming smarter, faster, and more digital. What future tech will you most excited to grow with?
I'm most excited about the intersection of AI and edge computing. As Singapore builds out smarter cities, we’re going to need low-latency, high-performance systems in everything from autonomous infrastructure to next-gen creative tools and we’re ready to power it.
If SG60 were a sci-fi film about Singapore’s future, what scene would you envision the brand to be in and what would it be doing?
Picture this: a dense neon-lit LAN café orbiting Earth — powered by Dreamcore’s hardware — where gamers, artists, and AI all converge. Our brand isn’t just selling PCs, it’s enabling digital expression, competition, and creativity on a global scale. That's the scene: Singapore's digital spirit, 300km above the ground.
What's one myth or mistake about building PCs that still makes you shake your head in 2025?
That “more fans = better cooling.” It is 2025: airflow design and component thermals matter way more than slapping 10 fans into a case. We have seen beautifully cooled rigs with 2 fans outperform chaotic tornado builds. Smart beats loud.
