Is it safe to mount the Studio Mac M3 Ultra vertically on a wall for example?

I am trying to get more desk space. I have a glass top desk so I cannot mount my device under the table, so that leaves me with really one option and that is to mount it to the wall. I am just curious if it will cause any issues with the device down the road. If it is safe, is there a specific way it should be mounted? Bottom facing outward, backside up, etc.

Mac Studio, macOS 15.6

Posted on Aug 15, 2025 9:28 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2025 9:44 AM

The main reason we generally do not mount computers in unusual orientations is because it can defeat chimney-effect cooling.


Since the Mac Studio does not rely on chimney-effect cooling, but uses all fan-forced cooling, you are free to mount in any position that leaves a space at the Rear for the warm air to exit.


In addition, Wi-Fi could be improved, as the Wi-Fi antenna is in the bottom.

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Aug 15, 2025 9:44 AM in response to Echo_5_Lima

The main reason we generally do not mount computers in unusual orientations is because it can defeat chimney-effect cooling.


Since the Mac Studio does not rely on chimney-effect cooling, but uses all fan-forced cooling, you are free to mount in any position that leaves a space at the Rear for the warm air to exit.


In addition, Wi-Fi could be improved, as the Wi-Fi antenna is in the bottom.

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