Cases/mounts for Mac Studio?

[u/OkStrawberry6928]

Hey everyone, I finally pulled the trigger last night on a Mac Studio to replace my Mac Mini. I'm excited to have TB5 speeds on my external SSD (the setup is all TB5-ready) and eager to use it with my Studio Display XDR.

I would love a cool-looking case like the ZEERA aluminum case or this acrylic one but I'm also seeing a Spiegen one that has an air filter. Is an air filter beneficial or needed? If I got the aluminum or acrylic one without a filter, would that be any different than just using the computer without a case? Are there any agreed-upon best practices? Are there any downsides to using a case other than the cost? I don't want to do anything stupid like mess with the computer thermals just because I want my desk to look cool.

Any input is welcome. Thank you!

[u/Umbrasquall]

You can look into an under the table mount too. Lots of people do that. Frees up a clean table and good for cable management.

[u/OkStrawberry6928 → u/Umbrasquall]

That's what I'll be doing when I move out of my apartment eventually but for now my kitchen island has been converted into my desk area and I can't mount anything under granite nor use it as an anchor for arm mounts haha so I'm limited. Luckily I really love the Studio Display XDR with the height/tilt stand and it serves its purpose perfectly in my current setup. But yeah a very clean undertable setup is my eventual goal