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Astrohunter

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Sep 16, 2021
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Hi,

I've a terrible amount of dust constantly at home, M1 Mini seemed a little bit easier to clean I think, but not sure.

Anyway I've seen some products like additional filters or cases with filters you can attach, but I'm afraid about airflow.
Have anyone tried anything like that?

Here are some examples:


Edit:
If these are for M4 base mini, I guess they will fit Pro?
 
These filters reduce the airflow and let the mini get hot faster. The mini may throttle the cpu under load.
 
I'm with you. Dusty home, and a dog that sheds like its continually snowing.

But I can't see how a screen to prevent dust will not also cause reduced air flow. My solution is a vertical stand, occasionally vacuuming the intake grills, and putting a plastic bag over the unit when turned off.
 

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Sounds like you have bigger problems than with your M!. You are breathing and living with all that dust.
I know, but carpets are sadly very popular in the UK, I guess they generate all that dust.
 
I'm with you. Dusty home, and a dog that sheds like its continually snowing.

But I can't see how a screen to prevent dust will not also cause reduced air flow. My solution is a vertical stand, occasionally vacuuming the intake grills, and putting a plastic bag over the unit when turned off.
And how does vertical stand help? By not taking in dust from the desk?

Not sure if it would help much since it’s all in the air anyway. Hmm
 
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