Looks like my custom loop will have to be put on hold until I can upgrade to a shorter GPU, so I'll just use my AIO (CLC 240) until then.You aren’t getting a rad+fan to fit on the front with that EVGA card.
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Chimera Industries Cerberus: The 18L, mATX, USA-made enclosure
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It's working too..
Since a couple a years, beefy aircooled GPU are working great! After it required a well vented case to breath properlly...hopefully Cerberus/X belong to well vented case..
I’m waiting for thermal pads and paste to come in so I can put my gpu back on air. The 4 slim Noctuas will be put into a pile for my loop.It's working too..
Since a couple a years, beefy aircooled GPU are working great! After it required a well vented case to breath properlly...hopefully Cerberus/X belong to well vented case..
Were you running a FTW3 or a SC2? My bracket for the SC2 waterblock just arrived and I'll be confirming measurements soon.
What is the best placement for case fans in this case? I will be running a 280mm AIO and I opted for a front mount SFX PSU. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CpT4w6
Well, first thought will be :
- AIO 280 radiator on bottom with fan placed as intake
- Rear 92mm fan as intake
- Side (bracket) & top 120mm fan placed as exhaust
I didn't order the top bracket unfortunately. Is 120mm the biggest I can fit on the side bracket? Am I better off going with static pressure optimized fans or CFM optimized fans?
In fact, main (most important) exhaust fan is side 120mm.
As long as you have this side exhaust fan, top fan is not really important...you can rely on passive top exhaust.
anyone has any additional comments for this father-to-be-for-a-third-time? o_o
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/two-radiators-possible.9503
my comments so far has been on theory, so I'm looking for anyone who has practically built one like what OP's looking at
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/two-radiators-possible.9503
my comments so far has been on theory, so I'm looking for anyone who has practically built one like what OP's looking at
I chimed in on that one. Looking hard at 2x240mm rad setup personally and have been researching. Great info in on this thread for WC setups so far too!
Looking at crossflow rads seen earlier—-user who posted escapes me atm. On my phone and should be working!!
Looking at crossflow rads seen earlier—-user who posted escapes me atm. On my phone and should be working!!
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If you have front mounted SFX, I guess you can mount one 3.5 on top.
If you have rear PSU, I guess you can have one also.
Finally tried out my mini ITX build in the Cerberus. This case is fun to build in. It’s roomier than the M1, but have some hard to reach spots by the PSU. Speaking of PSU, the Corsair platinum is pretty nice. I might flip it so that the detailed label is hidden.
Overall this system runs cool as is.
CPU 6700K delidded about 65-70c in Prime95
GPU testing TBD
The Enermax AIO is easy to install.
Below are some quick snaps... I haven’t properly set up the RGB, so that I can dim them... I need to sleeve the blue USB cable.
Overall this system runs cool as is.
CPU 6700K delidded about 65-70c in Prime95
GPU testing TBD
The Enermax AIO is easy to install.
Below are some quick snaps... I haven’t properly set up the RGB, so that I can dim them... I need to sleeve the blue USB cable.
I should have more pictures with all major pieces in place early next week, most remaining parts are arriving over the weekend. Let me know if there's any particular angles that would be useful for planning your loopI chimed in on that one. Looking hard at 2x240mm rad setup personally and have been researching. Great info in on this thread for WC setups so far too!
Looking at crossflow rads seen earlier—-user who posted escapes me atm. On my phone and should be working!!
Nice build!Finally tried out my mini ITX build in the Cerberus. This case is fun to build in. It’s roomier than the M1, but have some hard to reach spots by the PSU. Speaking of PSU, the Corsair platinum is pretty nice. I might flip it so that the detailed label is hidden.
Overall this system runs cool as is.
CPU 6700K delidded about 65-70c in Prime95
GPU testing TBD
The Enermax AIO is easy to install.
Below are some quick snaps... I haven’t properly set up the RGB, so that I can dim them... I need to sleeve the blue USB cable.
How do you cerberus vs your previous ones? (Not only m1)
Also if you are disturbed by psu label, are you not concerned by noctua fans?...
maybe dark side gentle typhoon could be a great alternative..
Thanks! I really like the Cerberus size, and especially the build quality - that powder coating is soooo nice. I had a Cerberus X case sitting for several months, but it was just a little too tall for my needs at the moment. I finally picked up the mATX size with the recent discountNice build!
How do you cerberus vs your previous ones? (Not only m1)
Also if you are disturbed by psu label, are you not concerned by noctua fans?...
I really like the cooling aspect of this size. It allows me to put in a 240mm AIO with lots of room to breath.
I might put some black vinyl wrap over the PSU label. I wanted to test the best-in-class A12x25 first, before swapping in the 1700rpm redux fans, or alternative (e.g. Dark Side GTs)
This is why I went with the slim fans lol. Were you not able to use slot 1 for the gpu?
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For now I'm not cutting down the Heatkiller Tube 100 res, so it will need to hang over the first PCI-E slot. It works out for me because I have two half-length PCI-E cards that will populate those top slots
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