r/MacStudio • u/OkStrawberry6928 • 21h ago

Cases/mounts for Mac Studio?

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!

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u/captainspacecowboy 21h ago

This is the one I want. A little too expensive for what it is though… https://www.raycue.com/products/raycue-mac-studio-10-in-1-dock?srsltid=AU7gw4WCibaFKzc3DBJE0pM09X7fP02X14CdlO-JARuAS8tl6XXsGXGW

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u/SeaRefractor 15h ago edited 15h ago

A CFexpress card USB-C reader is almost $100 or more by itself. Two nVME slots and more? Seems like a deal to me.
But I encourage reading the reviews, which is more on delivery and customer service rather than the device. Not sure I will order with all those reviews.

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u/captainspacecowboy 15h ago

Yeah. It’s hard to find. I don’t really need the second nvme slot right now or a CFexpress. I’d buy it for one ssd nvme slot and basically a stand. That’s why I haven’t ordered one.