Chimera Industries Cerberus: The 18L, mATX, USA-made enclosure

[VegetableStu]

The SFX kit will include the front bracket, rear plate, and internal extension cord.

So the rear plate it comes with is for a 92mm fan, is it? If one were to want to mount an SFX PSU at the rear?

 

[FoskcoRS5]

So the rear plate it comes with is for a 92mm fan, is it? If one were to want to mount an SFX PSU at the rear?

My prototype unit came with the rear fan mount / water cooling cut out bracket I believe and the ATX bracket. I then purchased the Silverstone PP08B for a rear mounted SFX PSU.

I know there were a number of things James mentioned the prototype bros would eventually receive but I don’t think any extra rear plates were mentioned.

 

[VegetableStu]

My prototype unit came with the rear fan mount bracket and the ATX bracket. I then purchased the Silverstone PP08B for a rear mounted SFX PSU.

I know there were a number of things James mentioned the prototype bros would eventually receive but I don’t think any extra rear plates were mentioned.

ahh okay. just checking, 'cause that got brought up in the previous page

 

[KSliger]

So the rear plate it comes with is for a 92mm fan, is it? If one were to want to mount an SFX PSU at the rear?

I don't see why we couldn't make the rear mounted SFX an optional bracket without having to have people purchase that Silverstone bracket, I'll see if we can make this happen.

 

[VegetableStu]

I don't see why we couldn't make the rear mounted SFX an optional bracket without having to have people purchase that Silverstone bracket, I'll see if we can make this happen.

ahh sounds great! @Ubermarshall
I'll see if I should get one too just in case

 

[Minno]

When ordering your enclosure you will be able to choose either a SFX kit or an ATX kit. The SFX kit will include the front bracket, rear plate, and internal extension cord. the ATX kit will include the rear bracket.

You should be able to order the brackets separately after the fact, as well.

I remember you saying earlier that you had scrapped the plan to have separate versions for rear- and front-mounted PSUs in order to reduce production complexity. Is the plan now to have the same case for both, but sell packages that contain different accessories?

 

[PlayfulPhoenix]

I remember you saying earlier that you had scrapped the plan to have separate versions for rear- and front-mounted PSUs in order to reduce production complexity. Is the plan now to have the same case for both, but sell packages that contain different accessories?

There will be one version of the chassis, which will have a cutout in the back. Separately from the chassis, folks can buy an ATX kit (which supports rear-mounting) and/or a SFX kit (which supports front-mounting, and puts a cover on the back with a 92mm fan cutout).

We are also looking at providing a rear plate for SFX, as well, to obviate the need for an adaptor. We'll have the specifics on all this once we announce the final product design and parts selection.

 

[anonbot]

i have been searching for an mATX case for months and none seem to fit my needs until i found the Cerberus. the only thing its missing is openings for my optical drives. i need to be able to fit 2 bluray burners. is there an addon that will accommodate this?

 

[KSliger]

i have been searching for an mATX case for months and none seem to fit my needs until i found the Cerberus. the only thing its missing is openings for my optical drives. i need to be able to fit 2 bluray burners. is there an addon that will accommodate this?

Slim ODDs or full 5.25"?

 

[Phuncz]

There will be one version of the chassis, which will have a cutout in the back. Separately from the chassis, folks can buy an ATX kit (which supports rear-mounting) and/or a SFX kit (which supports front-mounting, and puts a cover on the back with a 92mm fan cutout).

We are also looking at providing a rear plate for SFX, as well, to obviate the need for an adaptor. We'll have the specifics on all this once we announce the final product design and parts selection.

I'm pretty sure there are people like me that'll say: "but I want all the kits !!" because we basically don't know what the future will give and if we ever would need another bracket. I hope there will be an option to have all the bracket kits

 

[anonbot]

Slim ODDs or full 5.25"?

full, i do alot of BD backups of home videos and other data as well as bluray movies. i guess i could do with one but i would really prefer 2 if possible.

 

[Kwirek]

Probably heard it before but at that stage, getting an external enclosure for the drives might be a more realistic option? I taped my blu-ray drive to the underside of my desk, as an example.

 

[Biowarejak]

Probably heard it before but at that stage, getting an external enclosure for the drives might be a more realistic option? I taped my blu-ray drive to the underside of my desk, as an example.

Not gonna lie, that sounds super convenient

 

[FoskcoRS5]

Not gonna lie, that sounds super convenient

And lesbe honest, there is no room in SFF for 5.25" drives.

 

[Ankacat]

And lesbe honest, there is no room in SFF for 5.25" drives.

However, at least in Cerberus there is room for a slim slot load drive stuffed under the front panel. If one were willing to completely sacrifice bottom airflow in the front portion of the case and boost case height by a small amount it seems like it would be viable to rest or mount another slim drive under the bottom panel.

 

[Taswegian]

I'm pretty sure there are people like me that'll say: "but I want all the kits !!" because we basically don't know what the future will give and if we ever would need another bracket. I hope there will be an option to have all the bracket kits

I am this idiot.

When you're all-in on a premium product & hoping to use it for a long time it's nice to have all the optional bits, especially when future supply may depend on batch runs & long distance shipping etc. Totally agree with simplest configs & minimum cost comes first though.

In any case I guess the safe option is to order the recommended SFX kit as that gets

1. Rear plate
2. Internal power cord

So compared to the ATX kit it is missing what, a plate to blank the front PSU hole which is mostly hidden by the top panel anyway? Is there something else?

 

[Nanook]

I am this idiot.

When you're all-in on a premium product & hoping to use it for a long time it's nice to have all the optional bits, especially when future supply may depend on batch runs & long distance shipping etc. Totally agree with simplest configs & minimum cost comes first though.

In any case I guess the safe option is to order the recommended SFX kit as that gets

1. Rear plate
2. Internal power cord

So compared to the ATX kit it is missing what, a plate to blank the front PSU hole which is mostly hidden by the top panel anyway? Is there something else?

I will also buy all the kits

 

[PlayfulPhoenix]

I'm pretty sure there are people like me that'll say: "but I want all the kits !!" because we basically don't know what the future will give and if we ever would need another bracket. I hope there will be an option to have all the bracket kits

I am this idiot.

When you're all-in on a premium product & hoping to use it for a long time it's nice to have all the optional bits, especially when future supply may depend on batch runs & long distance shipping etc. Totally agree with simplest configs & minimum cost comes first though.

In any case I guess the safe option is to order the recommended SFX kit as that gets

1. Rear plate
2. Internal power cord

So compared to the ATX kit it is missing what, a plate to blank the front PSU hole which is mostly hidden by the top panel anyway? Is there something else?

I will also buy all the kits

The intention is that you can order one or both of the ATX/SFX kits.

 

[Minno]

I am this idiot.

When you're all-in on a premium product & hoping to use it for a long time it's nice to have all the optional bits, especially when future supply may depend on batch runs & long distance shipping etc. Totally agree with simplest configs & minimum cost comes first though.

In any case I guess the safe option is to order the recommended SFX kit as that gets

1. Rear plate
2. Internal power cord

So compared to the ATX kit it is missing what, a plate to blank the front PSU hole which is mostly hidden by the top panel anyway? Is there something else?

As I understand it, there is no "front PSU hole". It's installed in the front of the case, totally enclosed, with a power cable leading to an outlet on the back. Look at https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...cd1d07c07ca7203dc4/1455230423148/?format=750w and https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...dc1d07c07ca7203dfa/1455230438950/?format=750w images from the original campaign. I think the current plan is to sell one more like the second picture, but with a plate to cover up the back hole if you choose the SFX kit.

 

[Taswegian]

The intention is that you can order one or both of the ATX/SFX kits.

Perfect!

Part I'm not clear on - what does the ATX kit include? Presumably not the rear plate or internal power lead, only things I can think of are maybe a support bracket for the side rail to help hold up the PSU or a blanking plate for the SFX hole (albeit for a hidden hole on the internal chassis but perhaps for structural support?)

Actually, does the SFX (but not ATX) kit also have a bracket to space the front PSU down to clear the power cord or is that just part of the core chassis?

As I understand it, there is no "front PSU hole". It's installed in the front of the case, totally enclosed, with a power cable leading to an outlet on the back. Look at https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...cd1d07c07ca7203dc4/1455230423148/?format=750w and https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...dc1d07c07ca7203dfa/1455230438950/?format=750w images from the original campaign. I think the current plan is to sell one more like the second picture, but with a plate to cover up the back hole if you choose the SFX kit.

Thanks, yeah I'm familiar with it at that level. By "front PSU hole" I mean the hole in the top panel of the internal chassis where the SFX exhaust blows. The cosmetic outer panels in aluminium are same either way.