Cleaning Up Dust

[Trendy]

I figured this thread would live okay in the Cooling forum because it relates to cooling indirectly, but if I'm off base, please let me know.

I have a problem with dust and my PC. They love each other. I have a huge case with a huge windows in the side and would like to clean house so it doesn't look like a mess.

What are the best methods for cleaning up dust that anyone could suggest? Should I just wipe down with some alcohol or use a damp cloth?

 

[thrawn86]

There's really no better way to do it than buying a can of air. chances are, if there is that much dust visible in/on your pc, there is EVEN MORE caked inside the HS fins. hold your breath and spray. Enjoy your lower temps.

Also, rethink your airflow. seal off any holes/leaks, and put air filters on any intakes.

as for hte outsides:

"What are the best methods for cleaning up dust that anyone could suggest? Should I just wipe down with some alcohol or use a damp cloth? "

why would it matter? if you've got a mirror finish, water might leave spots, but thats about it.

 

[Trendy]

Thanks, any suggestion on where I could buy some good quality air filters for intakes?

 

[Arcygenical]

Go buy a pair of lady's pantyhose (on second thought, do they make NON-lady's pantyhose?!) and cut it to size

Sure... People might look at you wierd, but it's by far the best way to get the job done IMO.

 

[feefea]

hahaha....pantyhose, good advice. Use the left one as a air filter, and the other one on your head.

 

[indokyne]

i use a can of air and a shop vac at the same time...

blast the dusty areas and have the shop vac suck the loose dust.

shop vac is also good to just stick to your heat sinks and filters and other crevises.