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

[VegetableStu]

I know the year is almost two months old, but here's to James and everyone in the trimmunity (KI, Lab and SFF-everyone). Hope to hear from him in any capacity anywhere anywhen

 

[echoboomer]

I received my ecru Cerberus X a few weeks ago and enjoyed building in it. I've got it setup with all air cooling, and dual 1080ti blower cards and it's a total beast. I tested with dual non-blower TIs and the heat being dumped into the case was just too much to handle. I'll post some build pics later when I have some time. Overall I'm very impressed and I think this will be the last ATX case I buy. Ecru looks great in my setup and is exactly what I wanted. It's kind of like a creamy eggshell white.


One suggestion: Sliger should really include a basic instruction manual with parts list. I had a tough time figuring out which screws were supposed to be used where, and learned basically through trial and error. This was a bit of a PITA and it sounds like other users are stumbling through this as well.

 

[nemesis429]

Everyone,

I recently posted an update to the community regarding James, which you can read here. I wanted to take a moment to address what this means for Kimera Industries:

• On 2/28, James will be formally stepping down from Kimera Industries.
• As the remaining founder and owner, I will continue to run things as they've been running, for now.
• Product development has been on hiatus since mid-last year, but this work is now slated to resume relatively soon. I have nothing to announce at this time with respect to what this work will entail.

To allay any concerns about availability of Cerberus and Cerberus X, I want to be very clear that Sliger and I will continue to sell Cerberus and Cerberus X for now. If and when that changes, we will be as proactive as possible in sharing that - we don't want to prevent anyone interested in an enclosure from getting one.

That's all I have to share for now, as there's still a lot to resolve for both Minutiae and Kimera Industries. I'll share more as I know more. Until then, thanks for the support, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

- Joshua

Will you still be releasing the window side panels?

Thanks in advance!

 

[PlayfulPhoenix]

Will you still be releasing the window side panels?

Thanks in advance!

Yes, this announcement has no impact on Cerberus or Cerberus X at this time, inclusive of features and other things we've discussed here.

 

[KSliger]

One suggestion: Sliger should really include a basic instruction manual with parts list. I had a tough time figuring out which screws were supposed to be used where, and learned basically through trial and error. This was a bit of a PITA and it sounds like other users are stumbling through this as well.

Understood, apologies on the trouble, will work on basic guide to include with launch of window and wood panels.

 

[KSliger]

Had a few ask about both sides solid panels, or both sides vented panels. If you're interested in that kust message us with your order number when placed, and we can switch out the style you don't want for the one you do.

 

[puns4life]

Had a few ask about both sides solid panels, or both sides vented panels. If you're interested in that kust message us with your order number when placed, and we can switch out the style you don't want for the one you do.

Good to know! Is the default for new orders one of each panel?

 

[KSliger]

Good to know! Is the default for new orders one of each panel?

Yes, vented on open side, solid on motherboard rear side.

 

[forgery]

Some photos of my recently completed air-cooled 5K Cerberus X build.

Full album and description here:

 

[MarcParis]

Some photos of my recently completed air-cooled 5K Cerberus X build.

Full album and description here:

I like your cryorig h7 quad lumi...
How does it perform on your setup?

 

[aneasyusername]

Huh, I never thought to check to see if the H7 would fit in my Cerberus. I just assumed it wouldn't so I went with the m9i in push/pull with Noctua fans on it. But I agree, it looks great!

 

[MarcParis]

Huh, I never thought to check to see if the H7 would fit in my Cerberus. I just assumed it wouldn't so I went with the m9i in push/pull with Noctua fans on it. But I agree, it looks great!

H7 is 145mm tall and it beraly fits inside cerberus...but it fits..
Latest version (h7 quad lumi) is rated for 160w

 

[MrBreakfst]

I've had my cerberus for a little while, and I've been mostly happy with it.

But lately I've been looking at more pictures of other people's cases, and they seem to have noticeably tighter tolerances than mine.

Cerberus gaps
Is this normal? If this is a defect, then I would like a new one but if not i can live with it

 

[MarcParis]

I've had my cerberus for a little while, and I've been mostly happy with it.

But lately I've been looking at more pictures of other people's cases, and they seem to have noticeably tighter tolerances than mine.

Cerberus gaps
Is this normal? If this is a defect, then I would like a new one but if not i can live with it

Well i had this kind of « issue » on my pre production cerberus-x. Personnally with my red & black color, it was fine..
Contact @KSliger to see what is possible to do.

 

[KSliger]

I've had my cerberus for a little while, and I've been mostly happy with it.

But lately I've been looking at more pictures of other people's cases, and they seem to have noticeably tighter tolerances than mine.

Cerberus gaps
Is this normal? If this is a defect, then I would like a new one but if not i can live with it

Hi MrBreakfst,

Those are normal tolerances, but the rear corner looks flared out a little bit more than usual, it can be made flatter by lightly pressing the panel against carpet to counter bend the panel warp flush. We attempt to keep these panels as flat as we can here, but unfortunately any thick flat piece of metal that is perforated or cut with a slicing tool, and not annealed after, will be warped from the material displacement of the perforation or cutting.

PM me and we'll see to making sure we get this fixed!

 

[KSliger]

Windows Update (preorders go live 3/1/18 at 12pm PST)


Target ship for pre-order window panels is is March 14th.

Available in Pearl White, Carmine Red, Obsidian Black and Slate Grey

Wood Top Panels (preorders go live 3/1/18 at 12pm PST)

This is a VERY limited run, 3 wood types, wood panels mount via the handle so each panel gets a handle kit as well.
Wood Top panel kit is $70, includes wood top, handle in chrome or black. ($35 more than standard handle kit.)

Black Walnut

American Mountain Mahogany

Curly Maple

Wood panel hopefully should start shipping around 3/30/18

 

[VegetableStu]

*lil' jon "yeah" scream*

 

[MarcParis]

Those windowed panels are gorgeous!

For my personal case, wood top panels are a no go due to mister and misses cats... They love to scrath wood...

 

[Chann3l]

Can I please have reward for cramming the most stuff into the Cerberus? Just upgraded from 8700k to 7960x and now running 2 sata ssds, 2 nvme pcie drives along with the 1080ti and an nzxt x42.

Also, the windows look great. Will definitely be ordering one on the near future.

 

[Taswegian]

Can I please have reward for cramming the most stuff into the Cerberus? Just upgraded from 8700k to 7960x and now running 2 sata ssds, 2 nvme pcie drives along with the 1080ti and an nzxt x42.

A solid effort but I'm afraid the Cerb cramming prize probably remains with Chemist Slime for the 1950x + Quad Titan V build.