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

[Alfvin]

Hello, been wanting to get a wood top panel for my Cerberus X ever since the prototypes were first teased. I read in this thread's announcement post that the panels are mounted via the handle kit, which are to be included with the panels. However, I've noticed on the website that the panels are sold without them. As I did not order a handle hit with my original Cerberus X purchase, would I still need to buy a handle kit as well in order to mount the wood panel?

 

[jsco]

Comparison vs Fractal Design Arc XL...


(waiting on a window panel)

 

[KSliger]

Hello, been wanting to get a wood top panel for my Cerberus X ever since the prototypes were first teased. I read in this thread's announcement post that the panels are mounted via the handle kit, which are to be included with the panels. However, I've noticed on the website that the panels are sold without them. As I did not order a handle hit with my original Cerberus X purchase, would I still need to buy a handle kit as well in order to mount the wood panel?

It can be "rested" on top the chassis if you do not have the handle, it will stay in position as it has grooves along edges to sit in between the panels and weight keeps it flat. Handle isn't required, but screw holes will show.

 

[isabirov]

@KSliger, what about zip-tie holes in MB tray? Is it earlier or later version that has the holes?

 

[KSliger]

@KSliger, what about zip-tie holes in MB tray? Is it earlier or later version that has the holes?

That's most recent revision. Changed the chassis screws to rivets, the press in hardware ties to these slotted cutouts, and removed the blank cutouts behind the SSDs. Revision changes are tracked on the bottom of the Specifications tab. No changes have been or will be made that affect component mounting in any way, everything is compatible regardless of revision.

 

[nemesis429]

Definitely will be getting one of these in the next couple of months, anymore revisions coming up?

Thanks again!

 

[KSliger]

Definitely will be getting one of these in the next couple of months, anymore revisions coming up?

Thanks again!

No we have everything really optimized at this point. Now we're on to reviews and marketing once KI is fully transitioned to Joshua.

 

[MarcParis]

No we have everything really optimized at this point. Now we're on to reviews and marketing once KI is fully transitioned to Joshua.

Dimitri from hardware canucks?...

 

[VegetableStu]

Steve of Gamer's Nexus? He does tear through obvious practical flaws (CM H500P, Bitfenix Enso), but I like that he's extremely honest
Kylewit and Jayz2c and Paul's and LTT, definitely

First out-of-the-gate question would probably be that dollar tag, which I feel it's something I could probably justify for myself but hard to justify to others in-person... (then again it's the same-ish ballpark with the early-gen crew that did the DAN A4 and the DZ Sentry and NCase M1 and NFC S4)

 

[MarcParis]

@KSliger, here my cat king!

 

[Ubermarshall]

@KSliger, here my cat king!

Your cat is bigger than the case! Amazing.

 

[MarcParis]

Your cat is bigger than the case! Amazing.

That is my main coon, 11,8kg, male, my cat king...

 

[rfarmer]

That is my main coon, 11,8kg, male, my cat king...

Pretty cat, but the important question is does he like to game?

 

[Johnny0971]

No we have everything really optimized at this point. Now we're on to reviews and marketing once KI is fully transitioned to Joshua.

Do you plan on making the motherboard standoffs removable?

I had to dremel away one of my standoffs since the motherboard I used did not have all the holes an ATX board normally has.

Just curious, super happy with the case ^^

 

[KSliger]

Do you plan on making the motherboard standoffs removable?

I had to dremel away one of my standoffs since the motherboard I used did not have all the holes an ATX board normally has.

Just curious, super happy with the case ^^

What board is that? Which standoff?

No plans for removable standoffs, stoaked you're happy, post your build when you can!

 

[MarcParis]

Pretty cat, but the important question is does he like to game?

Not really, it’s just a place where it’s warm and peaceful...perfect for having a nap..

 

[Johnny0971]

What board is that? Which standoff?

No plans for removable standoffs, stoaked you're happy, post your build when you can!

It is the Gigabyte X399 Designare EX, missing the middle hole in the top row, there is a heatsink where it should be.

I used a dremel to remove the standoff in the case to make sure it did not make contact with the PCB.

I would have loved seeing the MB standoffs being screwed in with a supplied tool or head for screwdriver, so that I did not have to dremel it : P

Other than that I'm happy as can be!

 

[Kooki]

It is the Gigabyte X399 Designare EX, missing the middle hole in the top row, there is a heatsink where it should be.

I used a dremel to remove the standoff in the case to make sure it did not make contact with the PCB.

I would have loved seeing the MB standoffs being screwed in with a supplied tool or head for screwdriver, so that I did not have to dremel it : P

Other than that I'm happy as can be!

Screwed standoffs would be nice as it also adds compatibility to mATX boards to the CerberusX!
No idea how it'd affect cost and manufacturing difficulty, though.

 

[BasicPowerUser]

there are fairly simple workarounds to both issues

couple layers of electrical tape on the standoff should work fine
idk if they make a plastic insert to fit in or thread into unused standoffs with a flat top
main thing is to make the standoff non conductive

i think it was already mentioned the solution for mATX, the plastic snap in stand offs

 

[MaskedNozza]

At LONG LAST the windowed side panels are ready! Now I can pick my colour and get the case. However, I have 2 questions. I've seen the backside panel with vents. Is there actually room and/or mounts behind the motherboard tray to mount fans or are the vents for show? Also, are the prices all in USD, not just parts but shipping costs as well? I'm in AUS so I want to know what it's actually going to be costing me.