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

[cmyk78]

Thank you!

 

[env]

Please, modify power button. I think it stands out too mutch on stealthy-looking case. Maybe paint the same color as the case ?

 

[jeshikat]

Welcome to the forum! The problem is we'll be offering the exterior panels in different colors so to keep logistics simple we'll probably just offer one power button color.

The power button is just a 16mm vandal switch so they're easy to replace with whatever color you want: http://www.performance-pcs.com/vandal-resistant-switches-16mm

 

[MrBreakfst]

Whoa! Boston?
I could drive there and throw money at you until i got one

 

[jeshikat]

Joshua doesn't actually have any prototypes up there in Boston.

But I'm sure he wouldn't object if you want to drive up there and throw money at him anyway

 

[Phuncz]

Also, I'm up for people throwing money at me who are EU-based.

 

[MrBreakfst]

Gryphon! There you are Discussion isn't the same without ya.



In all likelihood, no. We have to keep variations/options low, and figuring out vents and pins for plexiglass would introduce a lot of engineering challenges, testing, and (at the end of the day) expense, both time and money-wise.

I would gladly give up the side bracket for a full tempered glass side panel
Not sure how practical this would be though

 

[jeshikat]

It's not very practical, especially with the pin/clip system. To remove the panels involves flexing them a bit. Not a problem with metal but glass would pose an issue. Plus there's the weight and cost issues.

 

[MunneY]

I will drive over there and throw money at you aib.... I've threatened it before lol

 

[jeshikat]

Better bring $2000 because I'm not parting with the prototype for any less than that

 

[iFreilicht]

It's not very practical, especially with the pin/clip system. To remove the panels involves flexing them a bit. Not a problem with metal but glass would pose an issue. Plus there's the weight and cost issues.

@Chris Howell used glass-like perspex in his build, that might be much more practical and looks quite similar to regular glass.

 

[jeshikat]

I guess someone could cut out a piece of plexiglas/perspex/whatever and remove the pins (they're just threaded) from the stock panel and attach them to the plexi with screws.

 

[Edward Hay]

I've been following this case now, and I've been wondering a bit.
I'm gonna buy some parts to build a new pc very soon, and I therefore wondered if there would be any news coming out within a week?

 

[jeshikat]

The manufacturer will hopefully be past their busy period soon so we expect to make headway in the near future.

But we definitely will not have any announcements ready within a week.

Edit: And welcome to the forum!

 

[Edward Hay]

Alright, thanks for the quick response.
I think I'll go with a corsair air 240 for the moment, and then hopefully swap to the Cerberus when it becomes available.

 

[Commissariat]

...And what about within the month? (cheeky request for an ETA on an ETA)

 

[Edward Hay]

Haha, got my attention there

 

[jeshikat]

...And what about within the month? (cheeky request for an ETA on an ETA)

No guarantees, but there's a decent chance we'll have an ETA for the prototype run within a month. When production happens will depend on the results of the prototypes so we won't have a solid timeline on that anytime soon.

 

[PNP]

When production happens will depend on the results of the prototypes so we won't have a solid timeline on that anytime soon.

These prototypes would be for internal testing or those who volunteered on the backer survey? If the latter, will they be functionally the same as the final product?

 

[jeshikat]

If the latter, will they be functionally the same as the final product?

Latter and yes. But we'll probably openly take orders for the prototype run, it won't be limited to just those who responded on the original survey.