What sort of air compressor do I need to dust my PC? Would a cake/nails decoration one work?

The Zealot · 8 Jul 2015 at 06:48

Hi guys,

So I'm pretty fed up with decades of dusting the inside of my PC. Cans of compressed air are expensive in the long run, but the air compressors I've seen for sale are crazy expensive, all above £60!!!
I've been checking ebay and there are some cheap items also called "air compressors", which can be used on nails and cake decoration. Would one of these be good enough for a PC? I mean, it would go down great with the missus if this is a gift for her and her cakes (she loves to bake cakes!), and which I can borrow every now and again for dusting.
Here's an example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Brush...t-for-Cake-Nail-Art-Make-Up-Set-/311397603613

But let's be honest here, will a thing like this have enough air pressure to be suited for a PC Master Race? A guy has standards you know.

Your experience is most welcome.

OLDPHART · 8 Jul 2015 at 09:00

I bought one of these years ago air bed pump, what l do is give everything a brush over with a 2" paint brush them blast it with the air pump.

Well worth the money.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mains-Ele...338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4d16adc2

pastymuncher · 8 Jul 2015 at 09:00

You sneaky git.

One way of getting something past the wife I suppose.

I believe that would work fine. It says delivery of 15-50psi so that would be more than enough to blow dust out of a pc. I would buy some dust filters to stop the dust getting in there in the first place though.

The Zealot · 11 Jul 2015 at 10:10

pastymuncher said:
You sneaky git. One way of getting something past the wife I suppose.

pastymuncher said:
I believe that would work fine. It says delivery of 15-50psi so that would be more than enough to blow dust out of a pc. I would buy some dust filters to stop the dust getting in there in the first place though.

Where can I buy those dust filters? Where do I put them?
Thank you for your input, I have no idea if 50 psi is good enough, so thanks for clarifying that!

Killer7xx · 11 Jul 2015 at 11:05

The Zealot said:
Where can I buy those dust filters? Where do I put them?
Thank you for your input, I have no idea if 50 psi is good enough, so thanks for clarifying that!

Dust filters are available here:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=2331&subid=795

If you are using dust filters, I'd advise that you ensure your fans have a higher static pressure so the temperature inside your case doesn't get too high, as the filters will obviously restrict air flow. But 1-2c more will probably be tolerable.

Scottland · 11 Jul 2015 at 12:43

I just buy tins of 'Air Dusters' from Poundland

chippy08 · 11 Jul 2015 at 13:33

Paddling pool pump works great i will try find a link to one i use. Buying cans of air is just stupid go to argos and search high performance electric air pump

I wouldnt buy the ebay pump as its not as good

robbo88 · 11 Jul 2015 at 14:46

Saw this on jayz two cents channel a while back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2FRXlL0yKk
quite expensive though at £80

darael · 11 Jul 2015 at 15:45

For £5 more, the Datavac Electric Duster looks much more powerful. But I still wouldn't be able to justify spending £85 on it.

The Zealot · 13 Jul 2015 at 18:47

chippy08 said:
Paddling pool pump works great i will try find a link to one i use. Buying cans of air is just stupid go to argos and search high performance electric air pump

I wouldnt buy the ebay pump as its not as good

Any luck finding it chippy? Now I'm quite curious.

D3K · 13 Jul 2015 at 18:51

Scottland said:
I just buy tins of 'Air Dusters' from Poundland

That crap often blows out vapour instead of dry air. Avoid.

CerberusReborn · 13 Jul 2015 at 19:11

I bought the datavac, its worth the invesment.

BuToNz · 13 Jul 2015 at 19:41

It'll take you forever to dust your case with the airbrush. You can get an 'air duster' attachment (It's actually what I use paired with my model paint air compressor). However I doubt very much you'll get a high enough PSI/steady enough output from that tiny compressor. Mine just about does the job but mine has a 3L tank built in so pressure is constant.

It'll work but won't be as effective as you'd like.

Datavac is a good choice or a shop compressor (Which normally cost around £100).

Evian · 13 Jul 2015 at 20:26

CerberusReborn said:
I bought the datavac, its worth the invesment.

This, It's amazing.

OLDPHART · 14 Jul 2015 at 07:53

BuToNz said:
It'll take you forever to dust your case with the airbrush. You can get an 'air duster' attachment (It's actually what I use paired with my model paint air compressor). However I doubt very much you'll get a high enough PSI/steady enough output from that tiny compressor. Mine just about does the job but mine has a 3L tank built in so pressure is constant.

It'll work but won't be as effective as you'd like.

Datavac is a good choice or a shop compressor (Which normally cost around £100).

What a waste of money the air bed pump works a treat.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mains-Elec...item2a4d16adc2

You say **Mine just about does the job but mine has a 3L tank built in so pressure is constant.**

If thats the case what a waste of money indeed, the air pressure is constant on my pump.