Thanks for the safety lesson Michael Cooper . I recently got an old PC tower from a friend from 2006, its very dusty. My best friend said just use a house vacuum, but now I know the reasons to avoid that.
The most important thing you forgot to mention is that when you touch the inside of your computer you may discharge a static shock to vital internal components (such as CPU and RAM) and damage them. If you must touch the inside of your machine, discharge any static by tapping your finger to the computer's metal case before unplugging it.
Good tips. I got the gist of "spray canned air at the fans" but didn't know you could damage them by doing it improperly and making them spin too fast. It pays to be careful when handling someone else's computer.
Thanks for your reply. By compressed air, I was just referring to the 'air duster cans' like the ones you were using in the video. I cleaned the workstation on the weekend and was amazed at how much dust there was in the CPU heatsink / fan. WOW. Cheers again for the video :)
Great video. My computer has developed an odor...probably due to dust-buildup and the burning of said dust. Time for a good cleaning tomorrow! Thanks again.
***** no it is 100% shitty cable management . Not to mention the pc looks to be 5+ years old. I have never seen a computer that dirty other than the one in my garage that's been there for years. NEVER LET YOUR PC GET THIS BAD! that's our neglect on his part seeing as how most of the dust was exterior.
@fbvrc I just got a Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac. It is a dust blower that work better that the canned air and is cheaper in the long run. To clean the video card with canned air or a dust blower like I mentioned you need to make sure the fan in the cooler doesn't spin. You can hold it still while you aim the air into the openings of the cooler. The card will have at least 2 openings. One of the intake and one for exhaust. Go back an forth blowing into the openings until dust stops coming out.
I use my dads old barbers hair dryer set onto cold with an attachment to increase air pressure. Since it was designed to be used by a barber its really powerful. Saves a lot on buying compressed air cans.
A Wooden Spoon I don't have anything so I just ask the little elves next door to magically clean my cpu :P P.S don't ask fairies because they left a lot of pixie dust
Got my DataVac a few years ago and it was one of the best purchases I ever made. I always felt wasteful with those cans of air and it probably made me hold back at least a little when cleaning. Now I'm blowing dust over to some other sucker's place without a care in the world!
i used my leaf blower, WORKED LIKE A CHARM DUST CAME OUT LIKE CRAZYYYYY, and my leaf blower is strong as fuk now my computer is quiet and newer than ever
Some great tips here! I'm planning on building a gaming computer soon and I had no idea that it was necessary to clean it like this. Thanks for the tips!
You're such a lifesaver, hopefully this works because I have a desktop that is making the fan little bit noisy and I want it quiet and I am planning to have my mom to clean the dust.
You can use an air compressor to blow out the dust from your computer. Air compressors can have some water vapor build up in them. Let the air blow away from the computer for a few seconds to get the vapor out before aiming it at the computer. Remember to not let the fans spin. A air compressor especially can get the fans going too fast which can make the fans louder in the long run and may cause them to stop working.
@DragonSniper7 I know the direction say to use it in short burst but that only goes so far before it freezes up. Did you see all the dust and cat hair?
While you are cleaning you can find out which fan is making the noise and replace it. Leave the case open and turn on the computer. If you can't tell just by listening which one is making the noise you can use a pen to stop each fan until you find the noisy one. If the fans center is exposed you can gently place your finger on it to stop the fan.
@jpenny01 It may just be a misunderstanding about what a molex connect is. I'm talking about a rectangular 4 pin plug that can power hard drives, optical drives and fans. A few older motherboard models had a spot for a molex connector on the motherboard to power specialized hardware. Is this what you are referring to?
I can say that it was very easy and I used only one can of 'Fast Blast Duster.' Just don't tilt the can sideways while you use it. It was funny seeing clouds of smoke puff out of my machine. Also, my desktop computer runs so much quieter now. Before, it was chugging and making tons of noise. Highly recommended doing this at least once a year.
lol yeah, same here. I looked in earlier and ._. fuck. That is A LOT of dust. I'm surprised it still runs. Every time I play BF3 my computer gets very loud
I only used a little bit of each can because they tend to freeze up and not put out much air. After they warm up they work again. I've since switched to a Datavac ED500 electric blower.
Thanks for sharing such a helpful video. Really appreciated! I'm going to give this a shot today. I've read that after cleaning the inside of the tower with compressed air, you should let the computer sit for a day, in-case of any moisture that was in the compressed air. Do you think that's necessary?
I plan on cleaning my PC today. I've looked inside and for 2 years a truckload of dust has built up... I hope these compressed air cans don't cost too much. btw I live in Bulgaria, not a prospering country like America where such things costs almoast like nothing.
is there any kind of safely sucking air out instead of blowing it in? i dont want to take my whole components apart and dont want the dust spreading out in the system. also compressed air is not the cheapest thing... can you possibly ground a vacuum effectively to do that?
I had added a sound card not long after I got my computer in 1993. That was pretty easy. I was doing tech support for several companies at a outsource companies. I learned a lot about the software side and eventually felt confident enough to upgrade my hard drive from a 80MB to a 1GB drive. In those days you had to know how to use a program called fdisk to partition the drive. Then the format command and then starting a DOS and Windows install. I pretty much just learned as I went.
@hpcbdvd i know how to handle the parts so would it be good to take them out and also do you know where i would be able to make some easy money to upgrade my pc parts
I have not cleaned my pc for about 6 months. Is it too late to clean my pc? There really hasn't been any problems about overheating but there is a lot of dust and some of the dust is building up inside the fans. Is it too late to use the compressed air?
Using short burst of canned air will make it last a little longer before the can freezes up but not long enough to clean the whole case. That is why we used so many cans, but they still had air in them and worked again after they thawed. Since the price of canned air went up I started using a Datavac ED500 to clean computers.
Is this alcohol like the one used in hospitals and dispensaries ? I mean is it the same alcohol that used for medical uses and killing germs ? or there is a different kind for cleaning like this one ?
+Diligent502 Isopropyl alcohol is the alcohol you're thinking of. The compound consists of a Propyl, or 3 carbon group (C3H5) with an OH on the second carbon. The compound is bactericidal and used in hand sanitizers. It was once even used as an anesthetic until it's neurotoxic qualities were discovered.
If you use an air compressor to blow out the computer the air can have moisture in it. On the compressor there is a way to drain any water that may be in the tank. As long as this is done there won't be enough water in the air to cause a problem. You really should get a blower that is designed to clean electronics like the DataVac.
@TheMoosa90 Cleaning the computer as shown here may help. The CPU fan and PSU fan may be running at full speed trying to cool down. If you have dust built up on the PSU or CPU heatsink this can make it difficult for the fans to do their job. If the dust is clear and the temperatures lower one or both fans may be able to spin slower.
oktny The fans are meant to spin a a few thousand RPMs. Spinning them with fast moving air can get them up to several thousand RPMs and wear them out quickly.
Wow this video is very informative. Thanks. Built my first PC almost exactly 3 months ago. I don't want to mess it up by not cleaning it regularly. At the moment, there is a fair bit of dust on the outside of the case where the fans are, but not too much. I don't feel it needs cleaning just yet, do when would be an appropriate time to clean it? I feel like every six months is an awfully long time. How often does everyone clean theirs?
I've never cleaned a computer myself and I have some questions as I am about to clean mine. Using an compressed air while chips and other stuff is inside the computer wont just damage them blowing some dust around them? There is really no chance of damaging anything while you are blowing air inside of everything? I mean, I always thought you had to remove the componets from inside and then clean up. I'm sorry if I sound stupid but I just have no idea.
I have a custom computer and I would just like to say if you have some extra money buy, you should cool you system using a closed water loop. Pretty cheap now-a-days and it really helps with dust problem along with aesthetics and cooling. Also if you really wanted all your components at their best I would just recommend taking out each part and cleaning them individually.( if you know enough about computers to put it back together)
Thanks man, I'll try this. I'm worried about little clumps of dust and if I can reach them, also my PC has sat idle for like 2 months since moving. First time cleaning and Kinda not looking forward but hopefully afterwards I'll feel better and I can't do it outside but, I hope I can clean it up, with this 4 pack, and hope I don't have to use it all. I got 5star compressed air.
Of course, just blowing the dust won't work if there are smokers in the house. All of the fan blades and everything else will be coated with a layer of grime that acts like glue for the dust.
Unfortunately that case has very poor cable management options. That combined with a massive amount of hardware in the computer, well you see the results. I will soon be moving the contents of that computer to a newer case with excellent cable management options along with a modular power supply to cut down on the number of cables.
Hi I like this video, especially your tips concerning clean up my pc. A product I also found useful for speed up your computer was Skyarza Faster PC Star find it on google if you want - via YTPak(.com)
+Divine Pc Master Race On a practical level, gets rid of cables from air flow paths, leading to better temps. Also removes surface area for dust to build up on, so you get a less dusty rig. More than that, its looks a heap better without a ton of cables running everywhere, especially important if you have a case window. Also a matter of pride, you just built an awesome computer, you put some good workmanship into it. Although admittedly your cable management options are limited in that case, no space behind the mobo tray to run cables.
What's a superior alternative to canned compressed air? Something with more power that I can buy? A specialized computer cleaning pressurized air brush or something?
great video. I should really clean my computer but I'm worried I might damage something. I know next to nothing about computers so I'm thinking I might take it somewhere and let a "pro" deal with it.
I clean all the components with a soft toothbrush and 96% alcohol, works very good and Im able to get to the tricky spots without any difficulty, also the brush sends loads of dust clouds into the air so keep you vacuum cleaner on while doing it. Its alot cheaper and practical than buying those Dust remover sprays....
I have a problem playing games...Well i can play them about 10 minutes and then my computer freezes...Some guys say it is overheating problem...I cleaned my graphic card...And i updated my driver...Any solutions?
I over spinned my fans during the cleaning process (before I watched this video) and now im concerned if this somehow damaged them. Does it only decrease the performance of the fans or does it only "break" them after overspinning? because the performance of my (gaming) pc fall after this. But there is no real overheating..
It can make them fail, as in stop spinning, or cause them to make more noise. It wouldn't effect the speed of your computer unless they failed which lead to overheating of the components.
The air from the cans can get the fans spinning many times their normal speed. I have personally spun a fan too fast with a can of compressed air and it did make it much louder the next time I ran the system.
You want to use something that doesn't put our water vapor like a compressor can, or static electricity like a vacuum or leaf blower can. An electric blower like the DataVac ED-500 mentioned in the notes is best. Just make sure you hold the fans in place as you clean.
How many times a year. To clean my pc. If got my case know for 6 weeks. And i see dust on the front fan is this also inside my pc? 8x 4,0 ghz. AMD FX8350 Black Edition MSI GTX960 2GB Gaming 16Gb Kingston Hyper X Fury Black Series Seagate SSHD 1Tb Samsung 850 EVO 120Gb MSI 990FXA Gaming Corsair CS550M Corsair Hydro series H80I GT Corsair carbide series spec-01 red LED
/ void / I don't use canned air anymore because they tend to freeze up. In the video I wasn't actually using up each can. As one froze up I just switched to the next one. I got several more uses out of each of those. I now use a Datavac. You can buy them on Amazon.
I always grab a sixer of dust off and beer when I clean my computer. Just remember the beer is to make the process less boring not for cleaning and the other way around for the dust off. Come on kids!
This is very helpful. I have an Alienware. I must clean it. But I am afraid to break it, but this video is very helpful. I don't want to lose my investment.
@FlashFireSix If the CPU is overheating and the system is automatically slowing it down to keep from damaging the CPU then you could see a performance improvement.
R41Ryan In my opinion it's not a good idea. Vacuum cleaners create a lot of static electricity which is not good for the computer's components. If you read the hundreds of comments below you'll find several people with a different opinion.
In this video I'm switching cans as they freeze up and stop putting out air. Once the cans warm up again you can use them. I got several more uses out of this six pack of cans.
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This guy's voice makes me feel sad inside
KING Meir lol HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
KING Meir
Are you kidding? This man should have an entertainment show on saturday nights.
TheAntiChr1st heh, such a mellow voice, he reminds me of bob ross
bahahahaha why? hahahahaha
TheDeftonesmusic idk man, it's just something about him. keeps me up at night..
A high end PC for the time.. But the cable management is terrifying
wow and i thought my computer was dusty
Thanks for the safety lesson Michael Cooper . I recently got an old PC tower from a friend from 2006, its very dusty. My best friend said just use a house vacuum, but now I know the reasons to avoid that.
Well I have used vaccum cleaner to clean my PC and it worked.
You can use a vacuum if you don't touch any circuit boards (never had any damage). I remove the fans and clean them with a cloth.
just get a datavac
thanks for sharing but i recommended for Skyarza faster pc star to clean your pc.thanks
You used that much compressed air for one PC chassis? That is crazy!!
Nigel when a can gets cold let it warm up untill it is completely empty.
3:08 blowing the dust back inside :D
SHAMIL ABAKAROV EXACTLY! that's what I thought!
I was thinking the same thing 😂
Lmao thanks 😂🤣
The most important thing you forgot to mention is that when you touch the inside of your computer you may discharge a static shock to vital internal components (such as CPU and RAM) and damage them. If you must touch the inside of your machine, discharge any static by tapping your finger to the computer's metal case before unplugging it.
Et tu crois qu'il fait comment pour ouvrir sa case ?
Ya I love how he forgot the most important part. I touch the ground on my PSU.
up you go !!
Or wear an anti static brace ☺
Good tips. I got the gist of "spray canned air at the fans" but didn't know you could damage them by doing it improperly and making them spin too fast. It pays to be careful when handling someone else's computer.
Seeing your rig reminds me of a good old days of pc gaming. Oh 4 years of nostalgia.
What airflow? With that fuckimg rat's nest, ain't NO air coming in.
Thanks for your reply. By compressed air, I was just referring to the 'air duster cans' like the ones you were using in the video. I cleaned the workstation on the weekend and was amazed at how much dust there was in the CPU heatsink / fan. WOW. Cheers again for the video :)
You missed a spot.
Great video. My computer has developed an odor...probably due to dust-buildup and the burning of said dust. Time for a good cleaning tomorrow! Thanks again.
An odor? Jesus, are you sure there aren't dead bugs and feces in it?
DEADMAU5
2:33
Isn't it dangerous to wear a ring due to static?
Shit, almost got sick when i saw the cable management.
haha..me too...mine are almost all hidden..
***** no it is 100% shitty cable management . Not to mention the pc looks to be 5+ years old. I have never seen a computer that dirty other than the one in my garage that's been there for years. NEVER LET YOUR PC GET THIS BAD! that's our neglect on his part seeing as how most of the dust was exterior.
I like how this guy said when you have it as clean as you wanted not as clean as possible.So I gave a thumps up
@fbvrc I just got a Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac. It is a dust blower that work better that the canned air and is cheaper in the long run. To clean the video card with canned air or a dust blower like I mentioned you need to make sure the fan in the cooler doesn't spin. You can hold it still while you aim the air into the openings of the cooler. The card will have at least 2 openings. One of the intake and one for exhaust. Go back an forth blowing into the openings until dust stops coming out.
I use my dads old barbers hair dryer set onto cold with an attachment to increase air pressure. Since it was designed to be used by a barber its really powerful.
Saves a lot on buying compressed air cans.
Didn't have compressed air.... (Or the money to buy it....) So I just used my bike pump!
+1 for the mental image
John Iruna Actually, the bike pump I used is a foot one. So, no need to use any hands.
You can use a vacuum if you don't touch any circuit boards (never had any damage). I remove the fans and clean them with a cloth.
A Wooden Spoon I don't have anything so I just ask the little elves next door to magically clean my cpu :P
P.S don't ask fairies because they left a lot of pixie dust
same thing with me.. only thing, I used my penis pump
This goes into more detail than other videos on this topic. Excellent.
Got my DataVac a few years ago and it was one of the best purchases I ever made. I always felt wasteful with those cans of air and it probably made me hold back at least a little when cleaning. Now I'm blowing dust over to some other sucker's place without a care in the world!
+1 because the youtube app doesn't let me just upvote your comment
entire carpets and tails of dust on the pc you just cleaned , hilarious and yet really informative.
i used my leaf blower, WORKED LIKE A CHARM DUST CAME OUT LIKE CRAZYYYYY, and my leaf blower is strong as fuk now my computer is quiet and newer than ever
Some great tips here! I'm planning on building a gaming computer soon and I had no idea that it was necessary to clean it like this. Thanks for the tips!
You're such a lifesaver, hopefully this works because I have a desktop that is making the fan little bit noisy and I want it quiet and I am planning to have my mom to clean the dust.
You can use an air compressor to blow out the dust from your computer. Air compressors can have some water vapor build up in them. Let the air blow away from the computer for a few seconds to get the vapor out before aiming it at the computer. Remember to not let the fans spin. A air compressor especially can get the fans going too fast which can make the fans louder in the long run and may cause them to stop working.
@DragonSniper7 I know the direction say to use it in short burst but that only goes so far before it freezes up. Did you see all the dust and cat hair?
Can I use a hair dryer (with heat off) to clean the computer?
no 1 responded? i wana know too my laptop is dusty....
***** Yes you can, but it is to ineffective and will just blow dust further into the laptop. Get your local tech guy to clean it out for you.
While you are cleaning you can find out which fan is making the noise and replace it. Leave the case open and turn on the computer. If you can't tell just by listening which one is making the noise you can use a pen to stop each fan until you find the noisy one. If the fans center is exposed you can gently place your finger on it to stop the fan.
Thank you for making this video, it helped me to fix my PC which was overheating and restarting constantly :)
@jpenny01 It may just be a misunderstanding about what a molex connect is. I'm talking about a rectangular 4 pin plug that can power hard drives, optical drives and fans. A few older motherboard models had a spot for a molex connector on the motherboard to power specialized hardware. Is this what you are referring to?
Oh and thanks for the tutorial man. I'm subscribing to you because I wanna start to build my own PCs instead of buying pre-built ones from people.
can i use video head cleaner spray ?????????? plz i need to know because i cant find compressed air here
Inside of that case lookin' like Medusa..
no man its the best thing to use when cleaning a computer. I always open up my computer and blow all the dust off ! looks brand new after cleaning :)
Haven't cleaned mine in 4 years :0 Gonna clean it tomorrow lol.
I can say that it was very easy and I used only one can of 'Fast Blast Duster.' Just don't tilt the can sideways while you use it. It was funny seeing clouds of smoke puff out of my machine.
Also, my desktop computer runs so much quieter now. Before, it was chugging and making tons of noise. Highly recommended doing this at least once a year.
lol yeah, same here. I looked in earlier and ._. fuck. That is A LOT of dust. I'm surprised it still runs. Every time I play BF3 my computer gets very loud
cleaning it tonight people from three years ago
What did you use?
I have a quick question. Should I ground the PC first? To avoid static shock.
He said about cool air going in the front, in his case I don't think any kind of air is getting in his PC with that kind of cable management!
@DGTelevsionNetwork What computer/case do you have?
Probably the best tutorial so far.
blow the dust from the fan back into the computer?
can i use paint brush i dont that compress air
Would it make it ok then if I use a compressor I would blow the air from a little further away?
Hello! would you know any supplies to clean my computer inside and out that is cheap and easy to use? thanks in advanced!
I only used a little bit of each can because they tend to freeze up and not put out much air. After they warm up they work again. I've since switched to a Datavac ED500 electric blower.
Is there anything esle you can use instead of the alcohol?
is it really bad to spin fan when cleaning it because i spinned it without knowing?
Thanks for sharing such a helpful video. Really appreciated! I'm going to give this a shot today.
I've read that after cleaning the inside of the tower with compressed air, you should let the computer sit for a day, in-case of any moisture that was in the compressed air. Do you think that's necessary?
I plan on cleaning my PC today. I've looked inside and for 2 years a truckload of dust has built up... I hope these compressed air cans don't cost too much. btw I live in Bulgaria, not a prospering country like America where such things costs almoast like nothing.
That reminds me that I have to clean my PC too... Lol! Haven't cleaned it for almost 4 years xD
Mitko Kostadinov DAFUQ? you lazy bastards?!!
Can't really believe you guys, don't clean your pc every week!
I treat em like my wee princesses!
Senpai is a pervert още един хд
+MartyTheGamer Bulgarian as well... are we the only fucking people wanting to clean their PC :P??
Jarred Frost sorry, but my cars are my princesses
is there any kind of safely sucking air out instead of blowing it in? i dont want to take my whole components apart and dont want the dust spreading out in the system. also compressed air is not the cheapest thing... can you possibly ground a vacuum effectively to do that?
I had added a sound card not long after I got my computer in 1993. That was pretty easy. I was doing tech support for several companies at a outsource companies. I learned a lot about the software side and eventually felt confident enough to upgrade my hard drive from a 80MB to a 1GB drive. In those days you had to know how to use a program called fdisk to partition the drive. Then the format command and then starting a DOS and Windows install. I pretty much just learned as I went.
@hpcbdvd i know how to handle the parts so would it be good to take them out and also do you know where i would be able to make some easy money to upgrade my pc parts
I have not cleaned my pc for about 6 months. Is it too late to clean my pc? There really hasn't been any problems about overheating but there is a lot of dust and some of the dust is building up inside the fans. Is it too late to use the compressed air?
Counter for how many times he says case?
what about the graphics cards and such? what should I use to clean them?(in alternative to the air can)
Using short burst of canned air will make it last a little longer before the can freezes up but not long enough to clean the whole case. That is why we used so many cans, but they still had air in them and worked again after they thawed. Since the price of canned air went up I started using a Datavac ED500 to clean computers.
Can I just use a electric air blower, like the one you use to pump air into a tire?
if i remove my old graphic card and keep it's place open, will this increase the dust in the computer or not ??
6:14 is it wet or does it just look like it cause it's dusty?
Is this alcohol like the one used in hospitals and dispensaries ?
I mean is it the same alcohol that used for medical uses and killing germs ? or there is a different kind for cleaning like this one ?
***** Thanks.
+Diligent502 Isopropyl alcohol is the alcohol you're thinking of. The compound consists of a Propyl, or 3 carbon group (C3H5) with an OH on the second carbon. The compound is bactericidal and used in hand sanitizers. It was once even used as an anesthetic until it's neurotoxic qualities were discovered.
If you use an air compressor to blow out the computer the air can have moisture in it. On the compressor there is a way to drain any water that may be in the tank. As long as this is done there won't be enough water in the air to cause a problem. You really should get a blower that is designed to clean electronics like the DataVac.
So I took some screws out from behind at the very bottom and can't Put them back in so it slides in now
Man,cable managment is good as my grandmas Nokia
@TheMoosa90 Cleaning the computer as shown here may help. The CPU fan and PSU fan may be running at full speed trying to cool down. If you have dust built up on the PSU or CPU heatsink this can make it difficult for the fans to do their job. If the dust is clear and the temperatures lower one or both fans may be able to spin slower.
guys..whatever u do..............DO NOT SPIN THOSE FANS!
Oh no.....
They have to and will spin no magtter wat. Ik cleans them and when air flows trough them they spin it will bring no harm to them.
Mats Jensen That's bullshit. Computer fans spin all the time, why would they get damaged from a little cleaning?
oktny The fans are meant to spin a a few thousand RPMs. Spinning them with fast moving air can get them up to several thousand RPMs and wear them out quickly.
Michael Cooper I know that, but a few bursts of compressed air won't hurt them *that* much. Lubing the fan's bearings always helps, too.
used a compressor and air gun for well over 10 years and never had a problem,use a moisture trap if concerned about water
Wow this video is very informative. Thanks.
Built my first PC almost exactly 3 months ago. I don't want to mess it up by not cleaning it regularly. At the moment, there is a fair bit of dust on the outside of the case where the fans are, but not too much. I don't feel it needs cleaning just yet, do when would be an appropriate time to clean it? I feel like every six months is an awfully long time. How often does everyone clean theirs?
can I use a household vacuum cleaner?
Great vid. Better than many others on RUclips.
@jpenny01 Molex connectors do not go onto the motherboard.
I've never cleaned a computer myself and I have some questions as I am about to clean mine.
Using an compressed air while chips and other stuff is inside the computer wont just damage them blowing some dust around them? There is really no chance of damaging anything while you are blowing air inside of everything? I mean, I always thought you had to remove the componets from inside and then clean up. I'm sorry if I sound stupid but I just have no idea.
I have a custom computer and I would just like to say if you have some extra money buy, you should cool you system using a closed water loop. Pretty cheap now-a-days and it really helps with dust problem along with aesthetics and cooling. Also if you really wanted all your components at their best I would just recommend taking out each part and cleaning them individually.( if you know enough about computers to put it back together)
Thanks man, I'll try this. I'm worried about little clumps of dust and if I can reach them, also my PC has sat idle for like 2 months since moving. First time cleaning and Kinda not looking forward but hopefully afterwards I'll feel better and I can't do it outside but, I hope I can clean it up, with this 4 pack, and hope I don't have to use it all. I got 5star compressed air.
When should I do this? As in how many months each time to do this?
Of course, just blowing the dust won't work if there are smokers in the house. All of the fan blades and everything else will be coated with a layer of grime that acts like glue for the dust.
+1
lurkerrekrul really??? daaaayum... i gotta stop smoking when i game then :S
Omg fix those cables 0-0
Unfortunately that case has very poor cable management options. That combined with a massive amount of hardware in the computer, well you see the results. I will soon be moving the contents of that computer to a newer case with excellent cable management options along with a modular power supply to cut down on the number of cables.
+Michael Cooper What if i just use a vacuum?
Hi I like this video, especially your tips concerning clean up my pc. A product I also found useful for speed up your computer was Skyarza Faster PC Star find it on google if you want
- via YTPak(.com)
+Divine Pc Master Race On a practical level, gets rid of cables from air flow paths, leading to better temps. Also removes surface area for dust to build up on, so you get a less dusty rig.
More than that, its looks a heap better without a ton of cables running everywhere, especially important if you have a case window. Also a matter of pride, you just built an awesome computer, you put some good workmanship into it.
Although admittedly your cable management options are limited in that case, no space behind the mobo tray to run cables.
+BlackhawkX02 A vacuum will build up static that could kill components in a computer.
What's a superior alternative to canned compressed air? Something with more power that I can buy? A specialized computer cleaning pressurized air brush or something?
They make little hand pumps that work great. It only has 1 burst of air. But each time u squeeze it's a fresh burst. No power no batteries no static!
great video. I should really clean my computer but I'm worried I might damage something. I know next to nothing about computers so I'm thinking I might take it somewhere and let a "pro" deal with it.
I clean all the components with a soft toothbrush and 96% alcohol, works very good and Im able to get to the tricky spots without any difficulty, also the brush sends loads of dust clouds into the air so keep you vacuum cleaner on while doing it. Its alot cheaper and practical than buying those Dust remover sprays....
Really nice video, easy to understand and flows smoothely
I have a problem playing games...Well i can play them about 10 minutes and then my computer freezes...Some guys say it is overheating problem...I cleaned my graphic card...And i updated my driver...Any solutions?
I over spinned my fans during the cleaning process (before I watched this video) and now im concerned if this somehow damaged them. Does it only decrease the performance of the fans or does it only "break" them after overspinning? because the performance of my (gaming) pc fall after this. But there is no real overheating..
It can make them fail, as in stop spinning, or cause them to make more noise. It wouldn't effect the speed of your computer unless they failed which lead to overheating of the components.
The air from the cans can get the fans spinning many times their normal speed. I have personally spun a fan too fast with a can of compressed air and it did make it much louder the next time I ran the system.
do you use your computer as a hamster cage? Nice video tho
You want to use something that doesn't put our water vapor like a compressor can, or static electricity like a vacuum or leaf blower can. An electric blower like the DataVac ED-500 mentioned in the notes is best. Just make sure you hold the fans in place as you clean.
How many times a year. To clean my pc. If got my case know for 6 weeks. And i see dust on the front fan is this also inside my pc?
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+Sem Veen Good rig, Most people say to clean it about once every two to three months. I clean mine about every two.
How many fucking cans do you need holy shit. I only need to use 1 for mine if I do it properly.
/ void / I don't use canned air anymore because they tend to freeze up. In the video I wasn't actually using up each can. As one froze up I just switched to the next one. I got several more uses out of each of those. I now use a Datavac. You can buy them on Amazon.
Michael Cooper I have heard of those before. Do they kick out more air than a can does?
Yes. Lots more air. You can see me using one about 5 minutes into this video. ruclips.net/video/_3rjxwFF2vg/видео.html
Thanks I'll check it out!
Have the exact same case,Antec 900,thanks for the tip.
I always grab a sixer of dust off and beer when I clean my computer. Just remember the beer is to make the process less boring not for cleaning and the other way around for the dust off. Come on kids!
doesn't the dust just fall into the case when you use the compressed air blower? So you have to use a vacuum to suck them out.
Check if your vacuum cleaner has a blow function(most newer ones have)
You can also use fine brush.
This is very helpful. I have an Alienware. I must clean it. But I am afraid to break it, but this video is very helpful. I don't want to lose my investment.
Yes. I've said in previous comments that I've switched to using a Datavac ED500.
@FlashFireSix If the CPU is overheating and the system is automatically slowing it down to keep from damaging the CPU then you could see a performance improvement.
I'm sorry if this is a dumb question but: is it not possible to use a vacuum?
R41Ryan In my opinion it's not a good idea. Vacuum cleaners create a lot of static electricity which is not good for the computer's components. If you read the hundreds of comments below you'll find several people with a different opinion.
Can you still use the dust can after you used it?
In this video I'm switching cans as they freeze up and stop putting out air. Once the cans warm up again you can use them. I got several more uses out of this six pack of cans.
How often should I clean my PC if I have a newer PC than that one? And I don't have any pets..
Dust off vs compressed air?
Can i use my leaf blower?
I live in new Zealand where do I get cans of air
you're better off buying a datavac
Do you know what a shop is ?