This stand provides extra cooling power to your Mac Mini. Under normal use, the fan can remain turned-off, and you still have the benefit of the installed filter.

The stand is designed around the Noctua NF-A12x25r. (Note the r). Regular 120mm fans won't fit.

All the other stuff ist not mandatory, and you can do as you like.

The assembly is Metric, but maybe someone will be so kind, and provides an imperial version.

Please take a look at the pre-slices files before you print. This is how I printed it, but I must admit, I didn't bother too much optimising the print settings. If you decide to print with these settings, please mind that removing the supports on the “Air Outlet” can be a bit of a hassle.

I printed in PLA Galaxy Silver, but a lighter Grey-tone probably matches the color of the Mac mini better.

The cooling works remarkably well! I did some stress tests with “Stats”, and you can see the internal fan speed drop sharply as soon as  the external fan is turned on.

Please note: The fan is LOUD at full speed!

As long as I won't be overwhelmed with requests, I'm happy to make some changes to the design. Most changes however should be fairly simple with the STEP-Files provided.

Assembly instructions are provided.

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Last but not least: I hold no responsibility whatsoever for anything resulting from the use of the provided design.

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Links:

Noctua Power Supply: [https://noctua.at/en/nv-ps1](https://noctua.at/en/nv-ps1)

Noctua Speed Controller: [https://noctua.at/en/na-fc1](https://noctua.at/en/na-fc1)

Noctua Fan: [https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25r-pwm](https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25r-pwm)

Mini Rocker Switch: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CCCBLXCS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CCCBLXCS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title)

DC Socket: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CH4WRQ63?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CH4WRQ63?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title)

Screws; Threaded Inserts; Filter Fabric: These are to source by yourself. Specs are in the assembly instructions.