Need advice cleaning inside pc

liamcrane · 15 Jul 2007 at 18:41

Hi everyone im have a bit of a dust problem inside my case and i was wondering if anyone knows if you can by a small hand vacuem of some kind or some kind of suction applience that could suck the dust out dont fancy using my big dyson anyone have any ideas to this?

cheers

sorry for the silly question but i really dont no

mattyj1085 · 15 Jul 2007 at 18:47

best thing to get is a can of compressed air to blow the dust out

MumboJumbo · 15 Jul 2007 at 19:39

Use a nylon duster..... JOKEE lol.

I use a dyson to do mine. Works treat

But ive been wondering how to get it off the boards etc because you cant really touch them with a vacume lol.

ChrisD. · 15 Jul 2007 at 19:42

I was under the impression that using a vacuum causes static build up? I do mine every 2 months or so, I take everything out of the PC, blast it all down with compressed air then I vacuum the inside of the case with all the gubbings removed.

Nebzor · 15 Jul 2007 at 19:42

Hoover for general dust.
Compressed air to shift dust to hoover-accessible places.
Lint-free cloth/cotton bud with denatured isopropyl alcohol for cleaning pins etc.

Cambofrog · 15 Jul 2007 at 19:49

I tend to go:
Compressed air canister > big desk fan > vacuum outside of the case.
Repeat that sequence several times.

Edit: I forgot to mention that I also use a brush on heatsink fins and fans. Don't use a brush with nylon bristles. Remember to use general anti-static precautions when handling anything.

Cambofrog

joshlane · 15 Jul 2007 at 20:34

i use vacuum for general then a desktop fan blowing into the case with vacuum near by and an anti static brush available from most computer shops. the retractable bristles are good at getting inbetween the fins on heatsinks.

AndyS_UK · 16 Jul 2007 at 00:01

I just use a vacuum, none of the fancy shizzle people above use, but as you can see from my "rig" in my sig I won't be to fussed by anything other than a hard drive failure!

t31os · 16 Jul 2007 at 00:15

Soft tipped brush for main hardware, and hoover for such bits like the case or fans. Unless i have some canned air, in which case air + hoover, air to blow, hoover to suck away the dust that flies all over the place....

Deluxe1 · 16 Jul 2007 at 01:16

Hoover,can of compressed air and a soft brush.

InvaderGIR · 16 Jul 2007 at 01:39

Put simply.

I don't.

I may wipe dust out of the way when working in the case, but I never actually clean it...it'll just get dirty again.

InvG

liamcrane · 16 Jul 2007 at 06:54

cheers for the replies guys i will go with compressed air then i think can u reccomend a good and can u you get it from this site?

Cambofrog · 16 Jul 2007 at 11:04

liamcrane said:
cheers for the replies guys i will go with compressed air then i think can u reccomend a good and can u you get it from this site?

They are all pretty much the same (it is just compressed air), but prices vary a lot. I couldn't find anything on the OcUK site with a quick search.

You can get a 400ml can for around £5 (and that is way overpriced IMO). Unfortunately I can't give you a link because it is against the forum rules.

HTH,
Cambofrog

Growlingfish · 16 Jul 2007 at 11:14

To be honest if so much dust is getting into a PC you need to look at dusting your rooms more often :rolleyes:

Cambofrog · 16 Jul 2007 at 11:20

Growlingfish said:
To be honest if so much dust is getting into a PC you need to look at dusting your rooms more often

Very true

Also remember to turn off your PC when cleaning your room, so that the PCs fans don't draw in any displaced dust.

Cambofrog

liamcrane · 16 Jul 2007 at 11:59

my new pc is very much dust free my old was full of it so wanna make sure it dont happen to my new rig, this might sound a bit stupid but i have never used compressed air b4 so once u use it do u have to use the hole can up or not cos dont wanna waste a whole can if im only clearing up a little dust :confused:

cheers again

basmic · 16 Jul 2007 at 12:04

If I were you, I'd get a mini vacuum (about £10) and a cheap paintbrush (about £1). Flick the dust off the components, and aim the mini vacuum towards the cloud of dust.

Ok, you're not going to get the suction as you would with a household vacuum cleaner. But do you fancy hunting around the dustbag/bin for a lost jumper? :eek:

Cambofrog · 16 Jul 2007 at 12:04

liamcrane said:
my new pc is very much dust free my old was full of it so wanna make sure it dont happen to my new rig, this might sound a bit stupid but i have never used compressed air b4 so once u use it do u have to use the hole can up or not cos dont wanna waste a whole can if im only clearing up a little dust

cheers again

No you don't have to use the whole can at once (far from it). Just use the compressed air to loosen up the dust, and follow up with a desk fan and/or a hoover.

Cambofrog

liamcrane · 17 Jul 2007 at 11:43

where can i get a mini vacuem from cant seem to find 1 anywhere?

MAllen · 17 Jul 2007 at 17:35

liamcrane said:
where can i get a mini vacuem from cant seem to find 1 anywhere?

IMHO these mini vacuums are a gimmick. You can go a great job with a can of compressed air and makeup brush / paint brush. Or the classic old toothbrush. Just make sure you take it outside to do it!!

For the ultra cheap, lung power... just don't breath in.