Cleaning my PC.

I clean my PC once in a great while by vaccuming the vents but the fans seem to have accumulated alot of dust so I was just wondering if I need to be worried about this. I was thinking about taking it in and getting it cleaned since I have no place to do it here. Is this necessary?chester706

Depending on how messy it is, you may see some noticeable performance gains once everything is cleaned out. Dust can clog (and slow down) fans as well as trap heat in your case, all of which reduces performance. Two things though. First of all, I would not recommend using a vacuum to clean out your case. The suction can damage parts, and plus vacuum attachments tend to have some static charge to them (since you're always rubbing them on carpets and furniture and such). Secondly, do not go and get it cleaned. Just go to an office supply store and buy a couple cans of compressed air. Use those to clean out all the dust, it should work like a charm.theragu40

I would suggest using sterilized air(can get in a can) for cleaning dust etc from ya machine... As for me, I use and industrial compressor lol, literally looks like new after a seconds.

I would suggest using sterilized air(can get in a can) for cleaning dust etc from ya machine... As for me, I use and industrial compressor lol, literally looks like new after a seconds.

bigdave00

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I would suggest using sterilized air(can get in a can) for cleaning dust etc from ya machine... As for me, I use and industrial compressor lol, literally looks like new after a seconds.

Daytona_178

It's just liquid CO2, which will evaporate almost immediately. Just make sure you hold the can upright and don't spray continuously. Just spurts of spray should do the trick. If you feel the can getting really cold, then stop for a few and then continue.

There's no need to take your computer in to get it cleaned. Just open part of your PC so your parts are showing and clean it out real quick. It doesn't take long and it shouldn't be a dangerous task.

That sounds good. So how should I spray this condensed air? In bursts until it looks satisfactory? Also are there any parts that are off limits or that I shouldnt spray. Thank you. chester706

Just don't get too close to the parts to where they're liable to break or something. The cans can have a good amount of force. Just use common sense and you should be fine.

I do a general cleaning on my PC every month, and every week on my keyboard and display :)brandeyep

oi, what do you use to clean your monitor?