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

wolfepack

Case Bender
Oct 27, 2018
2
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Looking to pick up a Cerberus with the backfriday discount but have a couple questions on compatibility I couldn't find on the product page. I plan on buying a sfx psu within the next month or two but I was wondering if I could still mount my atx psu until then. Does the the Cerberus come with an atx plate when ordered with the SFX internal mounting? I know this might be a stupid question but I figure since its $10 dollars cheaper to only get the atx plate that maybe its included in the other configuration.
Once I buy a sfx psu and mount it internally can I mount a 3.5" drive cage in the area for a rear exhaust fan?
 

KSliger

King of Cable Management
Sliger Designs
May 8, 2015
855
3,186
Looking to pick up a Cerberus with the backfriday discount but have a couple questions on compatibility I couldn't find on the product page. I plan on buying a sfx psu within the next month or two but I was wondering if I could still mount my atx psu until then. Does the the Cerberus come with an atx plate when ordered with the SFX internal mounting? I know this might be a stupid question but I figure since its $10 dollars cheaper to only get the atx plate that maybe its included in the other configuration.
Once I buy a sfx psu and mount it internally can I mount a 3.5" drive cage in the area for a rear exhaust fan?

Will not be able to mount the ATX without the ATX kit. Send us an email when you check out though I'll see if we have any I can pull of demo chassis or rework parts to send to you to fill you for the time being.

The HDD kit does not fit on the venting of the rear plate in the SFX kit.

Sorry both are no lol, glad you asked before purchase!

You can always email our orders@sliger.com question too for any fit check help too, we're happy to get the right answers for you.
 

jdcook

Efficiency Noob
Aug 20, 2018
6
3
Personally a huge fan of the Vega 64. However it really needs tweaking for maximum efficiency.

If you have a Vega 64 budget and power and ease of use are a concern —- 1070ti or 1080.

The Corsair SF450 can push those and a decent CPU.

The "PICKFAST" ebay code today allowed me to get a new Gigabyte 2070 for $450 so I pulled the trigger on that.
 
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Hakuberry

Efficiency Noob
Jan 7, 2017
5
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I've been lurking around this thread since 2 years ago and I think it's time to buy one!

Also, any possibilities of a bare aluminum finish like the machone?
 

MarcParis

Spatial Philosopher
Apr 1, 2016
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I've been lurking around this thread since 2 years ago and I think it's time to buy one!

Also, any possibilities of a bare aluminum finish like the machone?
lol as far as i remember they mentionned once this idea and in fact, in you don't apply paint, it was corroding..;)
But I must admit that aluminium gray is a nice color..remind me 80s..:D

I also remember a full chrome version...look gorgeous and very reflective (and expensive also)

@KSliger any new upcoming color for Cerberus?
 

KSliger

King of Cable Management
Sliger Designs
May 8, 2015
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I've been lurking around this thread since 2 years ago and I think it's time to buy one!

Also, any possibilities of a bare aluminum finish like the machone?

lol as far as i remember they mentionned once this idea and in fact, in you don't apply paint, it was corroding..;)
But I must admit that aluminium gray is a nice color..remind me 80s..:D

I also remember a full chrome version...look gorgeous and very reflective (and expensive also)

@KSliger any new upcoming color for Cerberus?

No new colors, but if you want your panels unpainted you can message us to have that arranged.
 
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Bioforce

Airflow Optimizer
Aug 31, 2018
251
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For people that went with an ATX PSU and an AIO in the Cerberus X, which AIO did you manage to fit? I was looking at the Kraken X62 since it advertises a waterblock height of 48mm and the Cerberus X states 48mm of clearance with an ATX PSU.

I currently plan to use the Seasonic Focus SGX-650 and do air cooling, but I bought a 2080 Ti today that was bundled with an ATX PSU and may use that if I can't sell it.
 

KSliger

King of Cable Management
Sliger Designs
May 8, 2015
855
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For people that went with an ATX PSU and an AIO in the Cerberus X, which AIO did you manage to fit? I was looking at the Kraken X62 since it advertises a waterblock height of 48mm and the Cerberus X states 48mm of clearance with an ATX PSU.

I currently plan to use the Seasonic Focus SGX-650 and do air cooling, but I bought a 2080 Ti today that was bundled with an ATX PSU and may use that if I can't sell it.

Just avoid the AIOs where the tube sticks straight out the top of the pump/CPU block.
 
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CantingSoup

Cable-Tie Ninja
Sep 2, 2018
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I just received my pump/res from bitspower. How do I combine the two? There’s no manual for it.

Edit: Figured it out. There were certain screws I needed to use. Black cap removed to maintain red/white theme.

 
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kageiit

Trash Compacter
Oct 5, 2018
40
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For people that went with an ATX PSU and an AIO in the Cerberus X, which AIO did you manage to fit? I was looking at the Kraken X62 since it advertises a waterblock height of 48mm and the Cerberus X states 48mm of clearance with an ATX PSU.

I currently plan to use the Seasonic Focus SGX-650 and do air cooling, but I bought a 2080 Ti today that was bundled with an ATX PSU and may use that if I can't sell it.
I have the sgx-650 with a 2080ti and an evga 280 clc cooling my 9900k. If you are front mounting sfx psu, any 280 mm aio would work fine
 

Theinnocent

Efficiency Noob
Feb 26, 2018
6
2
@TheHig, your build looks like one I've been considering for some time now. With that in mind, how is the noise on your system under load? Also, did you notice an increase in noise with the windowed side panel?
 

TheHig

King of Cable Management
Oct 13, 2016
951
1,171
@MarcParis Hmmm. I’m seeing them on mobile. Can check on the PC later.

@Theinnocent

Noise at load is pronounced with the window panel or the vented stock panel. The slim Noctuas I’m using are not unpleasant but the “woosh” is there. Overall the system is significantly less noisy since I was running a blower Vega 64 at 3000rpm while gaming. I’m ok with the Noctuas by comparison. Idle is dead silent which is a joy really.

Edit: if you haven't checked these out already:

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/smallest-atx-case-cerberus-x-complete-build-log.2007/

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/t...e-double-rad-waterloop-quadro-2-titan-v.9334/

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/chimera-industries-cerberus-build-m109a6-v1.1770/

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/my-cerberus.8517/

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/cerberus-x-rebuild.8431/
 
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pillagemyvillage

Chassis Packer
Nov 26, 2018
14
4
Ordered the Cerberus! Black Friday code definitely saved me some too, however yet yet to receive tracking number been waiting on that for a couple of days now.
 

MarcParis

Spatial Philosopher
Apr 1, 2016
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@MarcParis Hmmm. I’m seeing them on mobile. Can check on the PC later.

@Theinnocent

Noise at load is pronounced with the window panel or the vented stock panel. The slim Noctuas I’m using are not unpleasant but the “woosh” is there. Overall the system is significantly less noisy since I was running a blower Vega 64 at 3000rpm while gaming. I’m ok with the Noctuas by comparison. Idle is dead silent which is a joy really.

Edit: if you haven't checked these out already:

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/smallest-atx-case-cerberus-x-complete-build-log.2007/

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/t...e-double-rad-waterloop-quadro-2-titan-v.9334/

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/chimera-industries-cerberus-build-m109a6-v1.1770/

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/my-cerberus.8517/

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/cerberus-x-rebuild.8431/
@TheHig link is working now...don't why it didn't before..;) Anyway thanks for fixing it.

Thanks also for sharing those Cerberus setups..:D
 
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