Prototype Introducing the Chimera CX2

[nemesis429]

Quick Question, Do you reckon if I had an 120mm AIO on the rear and a short GPU I could or you could make a bracket to fit numerous HDDs in the front? If so how many would fit do you reckon (with Fans).

I think 10 or 11, depending on spacing between each drive.

Any chance you would have this option available for launch.

I’m looking at buying two of these one for server and one for main PC.

Also does anyone have any idea what the quietest SFX PSU is on the market, I’ve been searching and SF750 seems to be the best option currently or the Fractal 650W SFX-L for this case.

Cheers!

 

[rayuma]

Any chance you would have this option available for launch.

I’m looking at buying two of these one for server and one for main PC.

Also does anyone have any idea what the quietest SFX PSU is on the market, I’ve been searching and SF750 seems to be the best option currently or the Fractal 650W SFX-L for this case.

Cheers!

Go with the platinum SF750 if you can find one.

 

[nemesis429]

Go with the platinum SF750 if you can find one.

Apparently according to this article: https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/reviews/fractal-design-ion-sfx-gold-650w/5

EVGA/Bequiet are the best in terms of quietness and efficiency.

 

[thecatar]

Nah, looks sweet. Has some personality. The original MachOne with the bent outer panels that slid into place rather than retaining clips was boss though, that original MachOne is the best design I've seen on these forums.

Happy to see that this project is still evolving. Looks awesome.

Agreed that original MachOne design has to be my favorite case design I've seen. Still awaiting updates on it

 

[rayuma]

Apparently according to this article: https://www.tomshardware.com/uk/reviews/fractal-design-ion-sfx-gold-650w/5

EVGA/Bequiet are the best in terms of quietness and efficiency.

It looks like that article is talking about the SF 600 gold. The SF750 platinum has a fan that does not turn on most of the time because of its efficiency.

 

[nemesis429]

It looks like that article is talking about the SF 600 gold. The SF750 platinum has a fan that does not turn on most of the time because of its efficiency.

Ahh of course. SF750 it is then

 

[prava]

You can have 5 GPU slot with a 1000W SFX-L on the bottom of the case. do you really need to put SFX towards the top of the case?

SFX psu have very short cables. They might not reach where you want them to depending on where you place the psu. I'm sure you already know this, but just saying

 

[Savvra]

Just want to state my support for the G5 kit, drastic aesthetic improvement IMO ?

 

[Savvra]

Also just discovered the MachOne thanks to this thread; functionally not for me due to the lack of ATX support, but the MachOne front panel with CX2 internals?

Perfection!

 

[VegetableStu]

i await the june update with abated breath ?

 

[VegetableStu]

i just built in a temporary case, and dammit it made me want the cx2 a lot more now ¡-¡

 

[Mafiaskafia]

Very interested in this case, the mesh front panel looks beautiful!

 

[lawney]

Agreed that original MachOne design has to be my favorite case design I've seen. Still awaiting updates on it

Unfortunately, I don't think that design is in the cards any longer, even though it toured trade shows. youtube.com/watch?v=wZWeBWeR6rE

 

[QuantumBraced]

It's kind of amazing that this case has the same volume as the Cerberus X while being 20mm wider. I'm guessing that's because of the direct intake front panel. If it was as wide as the M1 it would be only 19L.

 

[rayuma]

I'm ready to preorder!

 

[ZeroVox]

man that thing is an absolut dream, hope it gets released soon

 

[fabio]

Mamma mia, eager to be able to order it!!!

 

[rayuma]

Any news on a June update?

 

[gintasr]

No updates in a while. Hope this concept wasn’t scrapped.

 

[VegetableStu]

let's all be patient. both phoenix and w360 have day jobs, and considering Lian Li has been pushing back a few of their own dates recently...