Air Compressor

didgemaster

didgemaster

didgemaster

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Hi all

As computer users you are well aware of the problems that dust brings to overclockers and so we spend ages cleaning out our machines to keep them in top cooling condition. However compressed air gets quite expensive so I wondered if any of you have invested in an air compressor for this purpose

If so what did you buy, is it any good and how much did it cost you?
 
I use a 50 Ltr 2 HP compressor to clean pc's :)

Bought for painting but no longer do that so it's just used now for cleaning pc's out.
 
I know it's a hassle, But what i normally do is take the pc apart and clean it with a paint brush part by part every few months. But yes it's a hassle
 
I bought the Datavac Electric Duster ED-500, there is a bit of an initial outlay, but will certainly pay for itself soon enough, comes with a 5 year guarantee...
 
I just use a cheap electric compressor designed for air beds, kids pools etc. It was around £25 and is ideal for PCs as its got enough power to get rid of the dust but not so powerful it could damage parts.

It also does a great job of blowing the dust from my garage after sanding things down :D
 
I recently bought one of those dust off gaming gear compressed air cans from OCUK, removed the tab as it says in the directions and then pulled the trigger. When I pull the trigger the bloody thing doesn't work! No air, not even a hiss!
 
Again, missing the point much?

He's asking if anyone has an air compressor - a device which compresses air, so that you don't have to keep buying cans of compressed air.
 
we bought one at work the other day to replace compressed air since it gets really expensive. We didnt want one that was really loud or big. Turns out the one we got was crap tbh. Wasnt powerful enough. Dunno what power it was, but make sure you get one thats more than enough.
 
Bubba said:
I ehh, use a paint brush to clean out all my fans and heatsinks etc.
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This^

Compressed air is rubbish. Just use a very very soft paint brush. I have a couple I bought from B&Q. A small one for the little places like th mobo, HSF fins etc and a large one for the fans, PSU and case. Then use a plastic Hoover attachment to collect up the particles.
 
We have a Stanley 50l - 10bar here, does the job well.

Paint brush method works well too, but the issue is time for us. So a compressor and one of them really long thing nozzles does the trick.
 
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