The brackets that hold on the CPU cooler are placed right on top of those standoffs and then secured with four thumb screws.

There is easy access to the function and arrow keys and each key has a south-facing LED that illuminates the keyboard with ...

You'll be able to fit a gaming tower up top comfortably, alongside a couple of two monitors, handheld PCs, coffee cups, open notebooks, shelves, speakers, microphones, lamps, etc. You get the picture.