Chimera Industries Cerberus: The 18L, mATX, USA-made enclosure
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PM'd!Hello everyone,
I happen to have a Cerberus case for sale. Shipping only to EU from Poland. Shipping price is around 20 euroes, usually less.
Case in pristine condition, without any modifications. Sent in the original box and with everything included. A bequiet! silent wings 92mm fan included for free.
My current asking price is 230 euroes (shipping included), but it is negotiable.
PM me if you're interested or if you want more pictures.
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Hi all,
I've just updated my Cerberus-X setup with Zen 2 Processor (Ryzen 7 3800X). I also changed a lot of stuffs in my setup..
Here is a preview :
Here is the full review :
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/t...erberus-x-complete-build-log.2007/post-159919
I've just updated my Cerberus-X setup with Zen 2 Processor (Ryzen 7 3800X). I also changed a lot of stuffs in my setup..
Here is a preview :
Here is the full review :
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/t...erberus-x-complete-build-log.2007/post-159919
I see a lot of people running AIO's in the Cerberus with the radiator in the bottom. I was always under the impression that this was a bad idea as it would cause air bubbles to collect in the pump resulting in pump noise and possible damage to the pump. Is this not actually the case? With how often I see people configuring their AIO's in that way I'm surprised there isn't more pump noise complaints.
The Apogee Drive II is actually a fully integrated DDC Pump/Block combo for compact open loops as opposed to the centrifugal pumps in AIOs (Asetek for example). While you can still get some permeation, leading to air bubbles migrating to the highest point in the loop, with quality fittings and tubing this is less of an issue than AIOs where more often that not they are using barb fittings and midling to low quality tubes. In my experience DDC , and D5 pumps for that matter, are more resistant to the rattle/gurgle that centrifugal pumps most commonly experience, but cavitation like issues can still cause additional wear down the road.
I ordered some PSlate Customs cables and installed the other day. I also bought a black housing, Purple colored LED Vandal switch because, well...because. Need to figure out how to wire it properly.
Well I didn’t experience any pump noise, with either vertical or horizontal position...
Don’t forget that I have also a reservoir included in radiator. I need to refill every 3-4 months with 10-20ml...
I received my Cerberus-X today. I noticed that the back feet don't appear to sit flush with the desk. If you look at them at eye level they both appear to be at a slight angle with a millimeter or so between the highest point of the black rubber pad and the desk. Is that normal? The front feet appear to be perfectly flush. It's only the back two that are angled.
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IDK, mine are sitting pretty well flush all the way around.
Side note: The panels aren't as stiffly attached as my original case, WHICH IS NICE! These feel much better taking on and off. Also, the screws with the hdd bracket feel better as well compared to my original case.
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I found I can mitigate it somewhat by lightly bending the feet in the correct direction and then tightening them down. One of the feet is much better, but the other is still angled a bit. It's not a big deal, but I'm a bit obsessive compulsive so I can't help but notice it. The worse of the two feet is on the side of the case I won't be looking at, so I think I'll live. Just hope it doesn't cause any vibration or balance issues.
Here is another update, forced by an unexpected leak :
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/t...erberus-x-complete-build-log.2007/post-160603
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/t...erberus-x-complete-build-log.2007/post-160603
Finished my Cerberus-X build today! ^_^
First time building in such a small case and it was a hell of a time lol. Even a small mistake can mean a lot of rework. In the end though, I absolutely love how this all turned out.
First time building in such a small case and it was a hell of a time lol. Even a small mistake can mean a lot of rework. In the end though, I absolutely love how this all turned out.
Dang that looks good and the cooling looks killer! id your feet flatten out once you got all the parts loaded in it? Usually the extra weight helps square everything up.
Amazing how often you change up your build, and the case looks brand new like 3 years later.
PS need more cat pictures.
Thanks! Cerberus-x is the best case I’ve ever bought! So many choices/options in a compact size case..
Thanks for producing it!...for cats pictures, i’ll see what I can do..
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Thank you! I'm glad it turned out as well as it did.
As for the feet, I was able to get them to level out a little by tightening them down more. With all the added weight at least the foot that will be facing me looks more or less level. The more problematic one is still a little angled, but it's on the side of the case that I won't see from where I sit so I'm not too worried. The anti-vibration mounts on the bottom fans sit slightly in the way of the feet being screwed down all the way flush anyhow.
No changes coming anytime soon, nothing critically wrong with it and only change requests I have in the idea folder are things that might as well be a new case.
That will likely be a different case - for the Cerberus it requires too many changes, ex: moving motherboard down requires new base frame, a new PSU mount bracket, and then all the associated changes with our fulfillment.
Might throw some ideas around in the next few months. We're just crazy busy right now.
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