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

[VegetableStu]

yeah the Apogee will interfere with the stacking fan, but that fan I don't mind not using it. I wonder if they do TR4 adapters though...

 

[MarcParis]

yeah the Apogee will interfere with the stacking fan, but that fan I don't mind not using it. I wonder if they do TR4 adapters though...

that what i was thinking...a TR4 adapter could be DIY crafted..

 

[Hakuberry]

Just got my case and looking forward to building a new pc. Anybody know what fan sizes I can mount on the rear vent? Looks like 92mm fits but I'm not sure if a 120mm will fit. I don't have a 120mm on me to try it out.

 

[MarcParis]

Just got my case and looking forward to building a new pc. Anybody know what fan sizes I can mount on the rear vent? Looks like 92mm fits but I'm not sure if a 120mm will fit. I don't have a 120mm on me to try it out.

92mm at rear

 

[MarceloSiciliano]

Ksliger are Sliger shipping Cerberus now at the end of the year? I ordered one on Thursday 13 December and it didnt shipped yet.
Thanks

 

[KSliger]

Ksliger are Sliger shipping Cerberus now at the end of the year? I ordered one on Thursday 13 December and it didnt shipped yet.
Thanks

There's a large number of orders that came in after the Black Friday rush - unfortunately still behind on processing those due to a shortage of panels. Apologies on delays, we're expecting to ship the majority of the late orders tomorrow! (Friday 12/21/18)

 

[skittlebrau]

Any recent news about Newegg stocking Cerberus and Cerberus X?

It's an insta-buy for me if they become a supplier because then I can avoid the $120 USD shipping cost and instead get Newegg to deliver it for free

 

[KSliger]

Any recent news about Newegg stocking Cerberus and Cerberus X?

It's an insta-buy for me if they become a supplier because then I can avoid the $120 USD shipping cost and instead get Newegg to deliver it for free

No updates yet on NewEgg, we do have a EU distributor coming online soon. Hope to have everything worked out by March worst case for NewEgg/SFFLAB/new EU disty.

 

[skittlebrau]

No updates yet on NewEgg, we do have a EU distributor coming online soon. Hope to have everything worked out by March worst case for NewEgg/SFFLAB/new EU disty.

Sounds great. My new parts can live in my gigantic Define R4 for a little while longer

 

[altano]

Just posted my build log in its own thread: https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/custom-power-coated-cerberus-x-build-log.9887/

 

[kageiit]

Built my first sffpc after dealing with a large atx case for a long time. Previous build was 76L! Post is a month late. I finished this build just after thanksgiving . Thanks a lot to folks of this community to help me make decisions and for suggestions on parts etc.

Parts breakdown:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RLLvkd

CPU: Intel - Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB GAMING OC Video Card
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory

Storage:
ADATA - XPG SX8200 960 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive x 2
Crucial - MX500 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Samsung - 860 Evo 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS SGX 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply
Case Fans: Noctua - NF-A9x14 29.72 CFM 92mm Fan, Noctua - NF-A12x15 PWM 55.44 CFM 120mm Fan x 2, Noctua - NF-A12x25 PWM 60.1 CFM 120mm Fan x 2

Monitor: Dell - AW3418DW 34.1" 3440x1440 120 Hz Monitor

Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech - G Pro Wired Optical Mouse

Headphones: SteelSeries - ARCTIS 7 2019 Edition 7.1 Channel Headset
Speakers: Edifier USA e25HD Luna Eclipse HD 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers with Digital Optical Input (Black)

Other: Silverstone Tek 300mm Ultra Thin 6Gb/s Lateral 90-Degree SATA Cables with Custom Low-Profile Connectors (CP11B-300) x 2
Other: Nanoleaf - Aurora Rhythm Smarter Kit
Other: Makerfire 2pcs 2.4G 5.8G FPV TX Antenna RP-SMA Male Dipole Whip FPV Antenna for FPV Multicopter Racing Drone Quadcopter
Other: Phanteks PH-FF120DRGBA_BK01 120mm Halos Lux Digital RGB Fan Frames x 2
Other: noctua NA-SFMA1 140 to 120mm fan mounting adaptors for watercooling radiators, black
Other: Samsung Electronics HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset with 2 Wireless Controllers 3.5" Black (XE800ZBA-HC1US)
Other: Front & Bottom Magnetic Dust Filters
Other: Ensourced custom cables


Stable Overclocks:
CPU: 5.0 Ghz at 1.28v
GPU: 2055 Mhz core, 2350 Mhz memory

Temps:
CPU: 33 idle, 45-60 gaming load, 82 stress test
GPU: 50 idle, 80 gaming load

CPU cooler/chassis fans are only audible during stress testing. GPU fans are audible at load, but not enough to bother me sitting couple feet away

More info about setup and pics!

 

[MarcParis]

Built my first sffpc after dealing with a large atx case for a long time. Previous build was 76L! Post is a month late. I finished this build just after thanksgiving . Thanks a lot to folks of this community to help me make decisions and for suggestions on parts etc.

Parts breakdown:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RLLvkd

CPU: Intel - Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB GAMING OC Video Card
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory

Storage:
ADATA - XPG SX8200 960 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive x 2
Crucial - MX500 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Samsung - 860 Evo 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS SGX 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply
Case Fans: Noctua - NF-A9x14 29.72 CFM 92mm Fan, Noctua - NF-A12x15 PWM 55.44 CFM 120mm Fan x 2, Noctua - NF-A12x25 PWM 60.1 CFM 120mm Fan x 2

Monitor: Dell - AW3418DW 34.1" 3440x1440 120 Hz Monitor

Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech - G Pro Wired Optical Mouse

Headphones: SteelSeries - ARCTIS 7 2019 Edition 7.1 Channel Headset
Speakers: Edifier USA e25HD Luna Eclipse HD 2.0 Bluetooth Speakers with Digital Optical Input (Black)

Other: Silverstone Tek 300mm Ultra Thin 6Gb/s Lateral 90-Degree SATA Cables with Custom Low-Profile Connectors (CP11B-300) x 2
Other: Nanoleaf - Aurora Rhythm Smarter Kit
Other: Makerfire 2pcs 2.4G 5.8G FPV TX Antenna RP-SMA Male Dipole Whip FPV Antenna for FPV Multicopter Racing Drone Quadcopter
Other: Phanteks PH-FF120DRGBA_BK01 120mm Halos Lux Digital RGB Fan Frames x 2
Other: noctua NA-SFMA1 140 to 120mm fan mounting adaptors for watercooling radiators, black
Other: Samsung Electronics HMD Odyssey+ Windows Mixed Reality Headset with 2 Wireless Controllers 3.5" Black (XE800ZBA-HC1US)
Other: Front & Bottom Magnetic Dust Filters
Other: Ensourced custom cables


Stable Overclocks:
CPU: 5.0 Ghz at 1.28v
GPU: 2055 Mhz core, 2350 Mhz memory

Temps:
CPU: 33 idle, 45-60 gaming load, 82 stress test
GPU: 50 idle, 80 gaming load

CPU cooler/chassis fans are only audible during stress testing. GPU fans are audible at load, but not enough to bother me sitting couple feet away

More info about setup and pics!

Nice global setup... black and red..

As you are one of the first to use seasonic sgx650, how is it? Noise on idle or during load?

 

[MarceloSiciliano]

System ready! Just need the case lol
https://i.imgur.com/t60L5i6.jpg

 

[kageiit]

Nice global setup... black and red..

As you are one of the first to use seasonic sgx650, how is it? Noise on idle or during load?

Thanks! Psu is great. gr noise from fans on load. I had a bit of coil whine in very few games at first that went away later

 

[MarcParis]

Thanks! Psu is great. gr noise from fans on load. I had a bit of coil whine in very few games at first that went away later

Coil whine from psu?

 

[kageiit]

Coil whine from psu?

Yes. Coil whine from psu

 

[MarcParis]

Yes. Coil whine from psu

Thanks for your feedback

 

[Anthony]

Hey everyone! I’ve been off of here for a year working my self half to death and saving up for my dream rig. Cut a few corners but I have a nice start with an 8700k and RTX 2080. Custom hard line, better RAM, and a glass panel will be my next big expenditure this upcoming year but I’m quite happy with it so far.

Apparently I’m missing the sfx psu kit and I never realized because the box has been sitting in my closet since last year -_-. Gonna have to work that one out with Sliger after the holiday. So don’t judge, but my g3 EVGA psu is zip tied to the swing out arm right now.

I’m currently at work but I snapped a quick pic for everyone. I’ll take some better photos tomorrow after I get the Halos lux digital controller installed. (Apparently even though the board is rgb comparable, it’s 4 pin and the halos are 3 pin.)

 

[billango]

Hello. I just have a few configuration questions. I want to use a 240mm liquid cooler with the rad mounted on the front of the case; I am looking at the H100i from Corsair which has dimensions of 276.00 x 120.00 x 27.00 mm; there would be additional space taken from the fan which would be 25mm thick; would this fit in a system with full sized graphics cards? If not, can someone recommend me a 240mm CPU cooler that is verified to fit with the full sized graphics cards?

The second thing I am wondering about is the clearance if I use a full size ATX power supply mounted on the side; the dimensions are 3.35" x 5.91" x 5.91"; with this and the radiator at the front of the case, would I be able to still mount fans at the top of the case? This is not a big deal if I cannot, but I would just like to know. Thanks.

Additional question: if I do the case config with the handle at the top, will I be able to pack the whole system back into its original packaging, or will the handle interfere with closing the box or other packing fitting? Thanks again.

 

[MoarCoffeePlzzz]

Hello. I just have a few configuration questions. I want to use a 240mm liquid cooler with the rad mounted on the front of the case; I am looking at the H100i from Corsair which has dimensions of 276.00 x 120.00 x 27.00 mm; there would be additional space taken from the fan which would be 25mm thick; would this fit in a system with full sized graphics cards? If not, can someone recommend me a 240mm CPU cooler that is verified to fit with the full sized graphics cards?

The second thing I am wondering about is the clearance if I use a full size ATX power supply mounted on the side; the dimensions are 3.35" x 5.91" x 5.91"; with this and the radiator at the front of the case, would I be able to still mount fans at the top of the case? This is not a big deal if I cannot, but I would just like to know. Thanks.

Additional question: if I do the case config with the handle at the top, will I be able to pack the whole system back into its original packaging, or will the handle interfere with closing the box or other packing fitting? Thanks again.

1. I have seen H100i's in the front mounted position with reference Nvidia cards. Here is a photo of one. http://i.imgur.com/IQLi0cT.jpg
2. I dont know if you can do 2 fans but you might be able to do one over top of the AIO.
3. The handle will interfere but you might be able to use a razor blade and cut the shape into the foam for a nice fit.