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

[jsco]

@KSliger, just to clarify, are the windowed panels from the original kickstarter design (i.e. half window, half vent) still planned? You mentioned "full window side panels" a few pages back, but I can't tell if that means the original half-window design, or something new.

 

[KSliger]

@KSliger, just to clarify, are the windowed panels from the original kickstarter design (i.e. half window, half vent) still planned? You mentioned "full window side panels" a few pages back, but I can't tell if that means the original half-window design, or something new.

Will let you know in ~2 weeks, looking like both will be options.

For those asking on radiators:

Cerberus X can hold two 280mm x 30mm, but bottom one will need to use 15mm fans.

Cerberus can fit two 240mm x 27.5mm with 25mm fans (picture shows 30mm but they intersect - could use with 20mm or 15mm fans)

Updating product page too!

 

[Ubermarshall]

Going to be hard pressed to find decent rads at less than 320mm high.
I can do some hunting and compile a list over the next few days if you like.

 

[MarcParis]

This dimension is correct, 146mm is maximum without side hinge from top of IHS - had clicked my dimension to the wrong point on motherboard.

Will get page tech specs to reflect this (thank you for checking!)

Np..

Will let you know in ~2 weeks, looking like both will be options.

For those asking on radiators:

Cerberus X can hold two 280mm x 30mm, but bottom one will need to use 15mm fans.

Cerberus can fit two 240mm x 27.5mm with 25mm fans (picture shows 30mm but they intersect - could use with 20mm or 15mm fans)

Updating product page too!

For the bottom, except if you are using a mini itx board you are going to bump into atx motherboard..

It’s so easier to advice very good 240mm radiator, with proper pump and waterblock and fans than 280mm radiators that are promotoed for aluminum aio...

 

[Ubermarshall]

Just saying.....
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/aio/ek-mlc
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-mlc-phoenix-240-radiator-core-module
Be nice if EK made a nice 30mm thick rad with 14-16 FPI.

 

[KSliger]

Going to be hard pressed to find decent rads at less than 320mm high.
I can do some hunting and compile a list over the next few days if you like.

If community could organize a speadsheet of parts that fit that would be massive, I'll contribute dimensions whenever needed.

 

[Ubermarshall]

If community could organize a speadsheet of parts that fit that would be massive, I'll contribute dimensions whenever needed.

@KSliger Can you provide us with the max LxWxH in writing for front and bottom mounts please.

 

[isabirov]

For 280 rads:
Hardware Labs GTS280: 312mm x 153mm x 29.6mm
OEM version Hardware Labs LS280: 312mm x 140mm x 29.7mm
I think they can fit.

For 240 rads:
Darkside LP240: 275 x 121 x 27.5mm (Fits in Cerberus in front - bottom setup with 25mm fans, confirmed by Sliger.)
Magicool 240 G2 Slim: 272 x 120 x 27. Will fit for sure.

 

[Ubermarshall]

I hadn't noticed those LS series hw labs rads before. They are competitively priced too.

 

[isabirov]

I hadn't noticed those LS series hw labs rads before. They are competitively priced too.

They are actually OEM version of Bitspower Leviathan series, produced by HW labs.

 

[Ubermarshall]

The ek se rad are a no go for due to its reliance on high static pressure to function normally.
ls series look great on paper.

 

[MarcParis]

My best radiator to fit inside SFF (at least for North America)..
MCR220-QP RES REV2

Paired with Swiftech Apogee Drive II

Thanks to powerful pump, very easy to fill & drain..

It's so space efficient...

 

[Ubermarshall]

If only swiftest would update it a little bit. Last time I checked there were no Am4 brackets.

 

[Winterheart]

Registered here to say thank you for making this project happen. Ordered a pearl white Cerberus on the weekend along with most of the options for my coffeelake build. The AUD/USD hurt a bit lol, but I'm looking forward to having another decent case to match my existing Ncase. As I'm using an Asus Z370-I board, I'm pretty sure I'll have enough room in the front of the case for a 40mm rad and dual Noctua's and still be able to fit the pump/res in behind it. Cable management will be the bigger challenge, but one that I'm looking forward to!

 

[Winterheart]

If only swiftest would update it a little bit. Last time I checked there were no Am4 brackets.

You're in luck then:
http://www.swiftech.com/AM4MountingKit.aspx

Buy and enjoy

 

[MarcParis]

If only swiftest would update it a little bit. Last time I checked there were no Am4 brackets.

When was that?? of course they updated their Apogee drive with AM4 (i'm using it..)

 

[Ubermarshall]

Derp. Forgot that.
Did that pump get rma'd?
I cannot remember.

Looking at it's dimension now, it might still be too bulky with 90 degree connectors on it.

 

[Ubermarshall]

There is only 75mm of clearance.
I was thinking around 17mm for the block http://www.performance-pcs.com/watercool-heatkillerr-iv-pro-amd-am4-ready-acetal.html#Specifications , with around 30mm for the right angle connector.
Swifttech is at 62mm already, the side connectors don't have much movement.

 

[MarcParis]

Testing Apogee Drive II (with right angle connector) while using SFX psu on rear bracket is something I want to try. (did tried it with silverstone ps08 and ATX rear bracket, but it was a too tight fit)

For sure it's working while using hardtube...but i don't want to go on hard tubes..

ps : no rma on my Apogee Drive II. I just did change the O-ring. I bought my Apogee Drive from somebody else (it was not new). It's working just fine, with original customised ddc pump by Swiftech MCP35X.

 

[capt_rusty]

Will let you know in ~2 weeks, looking like both will be options.

For those asking on radiators:

Cerberus X can hold two 280mm x 30mm, but bottom one will need to use 15mm fans.

Cerberus can fit two 240mm x 27.5mm with 25mm fans (picture shows 30mm but they intersect - could use with 20mm or 15mm fans)

Updating product page too!

So does that mean the Cerberus can or can't hold a 280 mm AIO? The product page says it can, and you posted pictures of a 280 mm AIO in your personal build back on post #2760, but this post seems to imply you can't, at least not without small profile fans?