Discuss cases, PSUs, and various cooling techniques in here.
BoxsterS258
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by BoxsterS258 » Thu Aug 25, 2005 11:41 pm
I hadnt cleaned my computer in 3 months. I opened it up outside and was greeted with a load of dust. I took out the leaf blower and it just took everything off in 10 sec. Everything works fine now. Its just like a big can of compressed air. You guys should try it. I made sure to start far away then move slowly in but not too close.
Soliex
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by Soliex » Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:04 am
i clean my case once a month with a air compressor, plus i clean my window and everything, the 2 things that cause damage to a computer (DUST AND HEAT)
Bio-Hazard
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by Bio-Hazard » Fri Aug 26, 2005 9:03 am
Same thing here..............
air compressor................
BoxsterS258
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by BoxsterS258 » Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:59 pm
have any of you tried using an outdoor leaf blower though? it works well
Bio-Hazard
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by Bio-Hazard » Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:44 pm
Nope, don't own one...............
Don't need them out in the country....................
The wind takes care of them on its own..................
infinitevalence
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by infinitevalence » Fri Aug 26, 2005 2:54 pm
lol you should move to vermont there is no wind strongenough to move all the leaves in the fall
"Don't open that! It's an alien planet! Is there air? You don't know!"
Zelig
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by Zelig » Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:38 pm
I just use a vacuum, making sure everything's grounded properly, to avoid any static discharges.
gvblake22
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by gvblake22 » Sat Aug 27, 2005 12:44 pm
yeah, a can of compressed air works wonders in combatting the overpowering dust bunnies
killswitch83
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by killswitch83 » Sat Aug 27, 2005 12:50 pm
BoxsterS258 wrote: have any of you tried using an outdoor leaf blower though? it works well
now that is something I've never heard of before. Sure saves money on those cans of compressed air eh, lol.
Soliex
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by Soliex » Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:06 pm
Those compressed air containers cost about $7 a big waste of money.
killswitch83
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by killswitch83 » Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:27 pm
yeah no joke, the cheapest ones I've seen down here were around 3 a piece; thus if you're good at modding, or have a decent case with this already, I suggest putting a filter in the front of the case. It does help some, and it's a lot better than dishing out dough for nothing.