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How to clean the Mac Studio from dust?
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I have done that in a few stores prior to purchasing mine in November 22 and have seen the same result 😔
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My Mac Studio was sitting my basement office for 9 months without collecting any visible dust underneath. I used a Rocket Air Blaster (for photo equipment) and a vacuum-cleaner to clean it out, and now it is sitting on top of a Spigen stand/filter. I don’t know if that is necessary, but it looks great, and for the price it seems worth it to protect the Mac Studio from significant dust build-up. My CPU temps increased perhaps by 2-3 degrees celsius.
I just noted a computer killer above. DO NOT USE OIL IMPREGNATED AIR FILTERS ON ANY COMPUTER !!!!!!!!!!.
You will coat the innards with a thin film of oil, the least of your problems will be the fine dust that sticks to that molecular thin coating of oil. Oil impregnated K&N filters are not that good used in Automobiles.
You will coat the innards with a thin film of oil, the least of your problems will be the fine dust that sticks to that molecular thin coating of oil. Oil impregnated K&N filters are not that good used in Automobiles.
Transmaster, I wanted to let you know that my Spigen Studio stand will be here tomorrow. Appreciate all your help getting me to the point of purchase. Looking forward to this accessory and the protection it will provide.
My pleasure. I carefully looked at the reviews it helped, did no harm, and the Studio looks good sitting on it.
A tip for mounting the Studio on the stand for the first time. Note the indexing tab on what is the rear right side of the Spigen. That fits into a opening in the rear right side of the Studio. It is a little difficult to keep the Studio positioned on the stand when you put it down. Use a little easy to remove tape to hold things together until you get it positioned then remove the tape.
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Computer Air Filters and Filter Oil
The use of filter oil on foam filter media is helpful in motorsports applications to increase filter efficiency while simultaneously maximizing air flow rates for performance.
Cooling air flow rates are much lower in computer applications, so smaller foam cells can be used to trap small dust particles, negating the need for filter oil.
Filter oil is very different than lubricating oil. It’s a sticky substance used to coat the filter media interior — and it stays there. It’s not drawn out of foam even at the high air flow velocities found in engine air intakes. Just enough is applied to coat the foam cell surfaces, any excess is wrung out.
Filter foam is available in various cell sizes. Larger cell sizes allow more air to pass through, but only trap dirt particles that are larger than the cells. Foam with smaller cells trap smaller particles, but restrict air flow more than large cell foam. In motorsports, more air flow allows more fuel and therefore more power. So performance engine air filters need larger cell sizes.
Enter filter oil. Filter oil coats the foam cell surfaces and as dirt particles enter, the larger particles get caught by cells smaller than them. Smaller dirt particles pass through but are captured by the sticky filter oil coated interior cells. High air flow AND good filtration occurs.
As long as there is a sufficiently large intake area through the foam filter material, computers can utilize small cell foam and still have unrestricted cooling air.
So, if you were to use filter oil, the oil would not be ingested by the computer, but no one is suggesting that there is a need for its use. Plain foam, or even gauze filter material is effective for computer fan-driven cooling systems.
Got the stand this morning.
I am surprised how the Studio just kind of plops on top of it. Doesn't snap it.
It fits, but not a secure fit.
Spigen could have done better with that aspect.
However, it will certainly serve its purpose of keeping dust and debris away. I like the fact there is a removable plastic filter for easier cleaning.
The way the Studio sits on the Spigen stand is it's single biggest complaint. That is why I suggested the tape to hold things together until you get it in position.
Once again, thanks for all your help. You were an inspiration for me to finally buy this thing.
Another base filter has entered the market for Mac Mini as well as Mac Studio
Hagibis Desktop Stand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Two-Sided PMMA Transparent Dustproof Laptop Holder Acrylic Cooling Heat Disspation Mount for Mac Mini M1 M2
Hagibis PMMA Transparent Stand for Mac mini and Mac Studio
www.amazon.co.uk
Another base filter has entered the market for Mac Mini as well as Mac Studio
Hagibis Desktop Stand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Two-Sided PMMA Transparent Dustproof Laptop Holder Acrylic Cooling Heat Disspation Mount for Mac Mini M1 M2
Hagibis PMMA Transparent Stand for Mac mini and Mac Studiowww.amazon.co.uk
Thanks for the heads-up
I don't think it looks as nice as the Spigen
Also, doing a U.S. conversion, it's more expensive than the Spigen.
Can we see what yours looks like with the Spigen on? I'm tempted to get one, it's now 15% off on Amazon (UK).
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Thanks for the pic 👍 Is there a gap on the right hand side compared to left? The left looks flush.
Oh, sure!
Overall, I think it serves its purpose despite the fact that it's not the prettiest option (being clear plastic) and it doesn't sit 100% flush.
I just slid the Studio a little further back on the stand and now it looks more flush.
Interesting, one side fits the Mac Mini, the other the Mac Studio. $32.99 in the states. I don't see it as an improvement over the Spigen, for the Mac Studio, just another choice. It will be interesting to see what comes out in the future.
The sales blurb mentioned the styling of the Macintosh G4 Cube. Never thought of that, but true.
The sales blurb mentioned the styling of the Macintosh G4 Cube. Never thought of that, but true.
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Did you make sure the tab in the rear right hand side of the Spidgen is fitted up into a matching opening in the right rear of the Mac Studio? Mine is totally flush all around.
Reading very interesting things about the dust issue in the Mac Mini, and Mac Studio. I turns out that just raising these two computers up off of the desk to takes care of a lot of the dust issue, if you can call it one. I was looking at a metal stand that would work with both the Mini, and the Studio that raises them
I did. It's still raised on the front right ever-so-slightly but less so now that I gently nudged the Studio to sit a little further back.
That has been the biggest complaint about this stand. Mine fits perfectly that suggests poor QC during the manufacturing.