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Chimera Industries Cerberus: The 18L, mATX, USA-made enclosure
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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
Ahah I understand. I nearly pulled the trigger yesterday to replace my dear GT to noctua nf A12x25...They are performing similarly at load (similar noise/efficiency ratio)...however noctua is better at lower rpm range (down to 400rpm) where GT is only going to 900 (not disturbing)...but GT are black..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 discount
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)
So switching to Noctua nf a12x25 will make my Cerberus-X virtually silent (low, low noise at idle)...but Noctua color scheme could hurt my eyes as I saw them..
(also if I switch..all my fans will be from Noctua..)After there is also RGB Vardar evo to be checked.
Well, well, at last, here is an very interesting fan review allowing to compare, Dark Side Gentle Typhoon, Noctua NF A12x25 and Vardar EVO 120ER RGB.
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EKWB/Vardar_EVO_120ER_RGB/4.html
Apparently they are using/carrying over data/protocal from ThermalBench.com .. (protocole)
However they simplified output with 4 speeds comparison (750, 1000, 1250 & 1500 rpm)
I just focus on 1500rpm :
Well Noctua and GT are performing equally, but NF A12x25 is less noisy than GT 1850rpm (I agree with that and I also saw that my GT 2150 are less noisy than my GT 1850..not so weird as GT 2150 has different motor with different rpm range : 900-2150 vs 550-1850).
Vardar are a step below, clearly...but more powerful and noisier..
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EKWB/Vardar_EVO_120ER_RGB/4.html
Apparently they are using/carrying over data/protocal from ThermalBench.com ..
(protocole)However they simplified output with 4 speeds comparison (750, 1000, 1250 & 1500 rpm)
I just focus on 1500rpm :
- Noctua nf a12x25 : 34.4CFM @36.4dB
- Dark side Gentle Typhoon 1850rpm (PWM) : 34.3CFM @42.3dB
- Vardar Evo 120ER RGB : 37.1CFM @45.5dB
Well Noctua and GT are performing equally, but NF A12x25 is less noisy than GT 1850rpm (I agree with that and I also saw that my GT 2150 are less noisy than my GT 1850..not so weird as GT 2150 has different motor with different rpm range : 900-2150 vs 550-1850).
Vardar are a step below, clearly...but more powerful and noisier..
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