Innocent159
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What is the best option and safest option for cleaning a dusty pc.
Air compress can or a compressor?
Air compress can or a compressor?
What is the best option and safest option for cleaning a dusty pc.
Air compress can or a compressor?
Cans are more effective but obviously only for a short period. I have used my compressor with a fine nozzle for cleaning cases and radiators but I wouldn't use it on electronic components in case of getting moisture in it. Buying cans gets really pricey that's the only downside and they all seem disappointing after a few uses.
JR
I'm not sure we are thinking about the same thing when we say compressor. And saying R9999<giganticnumber>999 means nothing to me.
JR
Does it get into the heatsinks of the gpu and cpu?I personally use a soft, clean paintbrush to get rid of dust. Cleans great and I've never had a problem...
They should be grounded through the plug unless you are using a 1961 model.
Does it get into the heatsinks of the gpu and cpu?
Yes DIce this one to be precious.If you can get an air compressor for a tiny amount more than a can of air then I'd go with the compressor, You do mean one of these right ?
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Doesn't vacuum cause static elecricity?I'll take third option, the vacuum.
I have some of these, and can place the hose on top and it becomes a blower instead of a sucker. Either way, make sure you don't over speed your fans when you blow them out. That includes the power supply and GPU.
Yes, I watch a video on youtube and its makes me mad. But that's a small price to payThose mini-compressors can be quite noisy, so no late night cleaning!
Be careful using a vacuum cleaner as static build up can kill components. Not sure if the one Kong posted is ESD safe or not, they are usually quite expensive.
Too much work and than i pay more for the vacuumThey should be grounded through the plug unless you are using a 1961 model.
I have a Hyper 212 Evo and that doesnt look easy for meWorks for me. CPU heatsinks are easy to do assuming that you are periodically cleaning them and removing to replace the TIM. GPUs are usually easy as long as it's not a reference cooler.
Canned air can be bad for condensation due to the temperature drop of the sealed air.
If you can get a compressor get one with a vapour catching chamber, this is the safest way to use one. They can be picked up cheaply as an airbrush + compressor combo and if you want it for cleaning shit off your PC it'l be worth it in the end
Edit: Something like this is ample
I was thinking a compressor + thin nozzle would of been enough?
Nope.
I speak from experience, not just 'would have thought'.
They put the anti-vapour chamber in so as not to screw with your paint with water vapour that condenses when you compress/pressurise air, it's there for a reason dude.
Using a straight-up feed from a compressor bares just as much risk as a cold can of air...