So how do you clean dust?

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blade52x

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Just wondering, how do you all clean dust build up in your system.

Do you take out non-hardware components with the side casing, fans, and hard-drive rails and wipe them down? What about for chips that have some dust on them, or cleaning GPUs like the x1900xt? I am going to install a few filters in my system next weekend, and though there is barely any dust in there right now, I'd still like to get it cleaned out before doing so and not have to worry about it?

(Are vacuums safe? They don't seem safe... I've also heard something about possible static buildup when using a vacuum)
 
I use a small handheld sweeping broom and maybe even my favorite cleaning toothbrush. nothing compares. remove all fans and go to town, they dont get any cleaner
 
Compressed air and a vacuum cleaner for that pesty piece of dust that just won't leave.
 
I use a set of brushes like everyone else...... With one change. I don't use compressed air cans or a vacuum cleaner. I use my air compressor. Never have to worry about buying another $3-6 can of compressed air! And even at it's lowest PSI it's more powerful than a can. Plus even when it's low just wait 5 minutes and it'll get back up to 100PSI. NOTHING blows dust away better! :D
 
How do you all clean using compressed air without breathing that stuff in? I have never used any before and have read about precautions... sooo :p
 
You will not be able to just clean the computer by shooting compressed air at it. The dust will be blown away, yes, but then it will just set elsewhere.

I suggest using compressed air with a vacuum to suck up the dust you are blowing with the compressed air.
 
Compressed air on some parts, brush and then to clean up the bottom of the case where all the dust fell after cleaning, I actually use a Swiffer duster......
 
Diakiaoshinsama said:
I use a set of brushes like everyone else...... With one change. I don't use compressed air cans or a vacuum cleaner. I use my air compressor. Never have to worry about buying another $3-6 can of compressed air! And even at it's lowest PSI it's more powerful than a can. Plus even when it's low just wait 5 minutes and it'll get back up to 100PSI. NOTHING blows dust away better! :D
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I would do that, but I am worried about blowing moisture/compressor oil all over my pc internals. I know you can get liquid out of a duster can too, but it is just alot safer with the canned dusters.
 
I take the side panel off my case and put the case in the dish washer. Works great every time. As long as you let the computer dry out thoroughly before plugging in the power, everything will be fine.
Try it.
Ribs
 
ribs1 said:
I take the side panel off my case and put the case in the dish washer. Works great every time. As long as you let the computer dry out thoroughly before plugging in the power, everything will be fine.
Try it.
Ribs
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Wow, and all this time I thought I was the only one that used this method.. ;)
 
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