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[OOZ662]

Originally posted by lefty2
Much easier to brush things off then give it a good vacuum.

If you have one of the special PC vacs, then yes. Otherwise you're asking for it; some floorvacs are a little too powerful, and the motor isn't designed to keep away static electricity...so...bzzt.

[lefty2]

Thought about that, but i think its very unlikely the vac has a plastic hose. I have vacuumed out 2 different pc many times and never had a problem.

[scottydawg]

Originally posted by Roscoroo
you guys that are afraid to open your case .... did you know that you could be wrecking your hardware with the accursed "DUST BUNNIES" from hell ...

Its really a good idea to open it up every few months and take a small brush clean all the fans /heatsinks and blow it out .

One thing you should be VERY careful of when blowing out a PC with compressed air is to not blow directly onto a fan's blades unless you are holding the fan, keeping it form turning.  Otherwise you risk overspeeding the fan and frying the bearings.

[Skuzzy]

I take my computers out to the garage, then use the leaf blower to purge non-essential parts from the inside.  Even does a bang-up job on the power supply, which is difficult to clean out.

NOTE:  If you use this technique, make sure all cables are secured in the case and avoid prolonged pointing at fans in the case.

[scottydawg]

Originally posted by Skuzzy
I take my computers out to the garage, then use the leaf blower to purge non-essential parts from the inside.  Even does a bang-up job on the power supply, which is difficult to clean out.

NOTE:  If you use this technique, make sure all cables are secured in the case and avoid prolonged pointing at fans in the case.

That is hilarious.

[Bronk]

Originally posted by Skuzzy
I take my computers out to the garage, then use the leaf blower to purge non-essential parts from the inside.  Even does a bang-up job on the power supply, which is difficult to clean out.

NOTE:  If you use this technique, make sure all cables are secured in the case and avoid prolonged pointing at fans in the case.

HMMMM was thinking of taking mine to a wind tunnel test facility.
That aught to get those little dust bunny devils.


Bronk

[OOZ662]

Originally posted by Skuzzy
I take my computers out to the garage, then use the leaf blower to purge non-essential parts from the inside.  Even does a bang-up job on the power supply, which is difficult to clean out.

NOTE:  If you use this technique, make sure all cables are secured in the case and avoid prolonged pointing at fans in the case.

VA-ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

[Clutz]

I got an air compressor in my shop at work so I use that to blow air. My case fans have blue and red lights on them. What I noticed was that when the fans started spinning the lights light up on the fans. So I imagine the fan at this point becomes a voltage generator and may throw some dc voltage back to your system. I would think this could possibly fry something.  So I hold the fans with my hand and use a stick on the power supply fan to keep  from spinning. Also I remove the DVD drives so not to blow more dirt into them than they already have. I haven't yet thought about blowing air threw the DVD drives. I hear not to do this.

[scottydawg]

Clutz,

That's possible, however I do believe there are diodes on the mobo and the power supply to prevent voltage backflow.  It's interesting that the LEDs light up though.

Whose idea was it to put LEDs in FANS.

[Skuzzy]

Just so you understand.  I was not kidding.  My leaf blower has a wind velocity of 300MPH (on high speed).  It does a really good job of cleaning out a computer case.  And it does it in seconds.

I typically will tape the fans down, and for the PS fan, I just push a pull tie through the grill to hold it in place.

I do admit, when the neighbors see me doing it, they really get a funny look on thier faces.  Dunt know why.

[38ruk]

Ruk clean your radiator man i can smell dust bunnies from here

Its funny u say that , i was just thinking about how to flush the damned radiators . Ive notice alittle alge in the resiviour, seems like the condensation  at the top is growing some even though i used antifreeze and distilled water .  Oh well the joys of water cooling . 38

[scottydawg]

Originally posted by Skuzzy
Just so you understand.  I was not kidding.  My leaf blower has a wind velocity of 300MPH (on high speed).  It does a really good job of cleaning out a computer case.  And it does it in seconds.

I typically will tape the fans down, and for the PS fan, I just push a pull tie through the grill to hold it in place.

I do admit, when the neighbors see me doing it, they really get a funny look on thier faces.  Dunt know why.

I know you're not kidding. I use mine to dry off my car after I wash it. Everyone thinks I'm nuts.

[OOZ662]

We're all nuts; we fight a virtual war...think about it...

[Skuzzy]

Originally posted by 38ruk
Its funny u say that , i was just thinking about how to flush the damned radiators . Ive notice alittle alge in the resiviour, seems like the condensation  at the top is growing some even though i used antifreeze and distilled water .  Oh well the joys of water cooling . 38

After you clean it all out, instead of using anti-freeze (it actually inhibits thermal transfer), put some isopropyl alcohol (make sure none of the parts the coolant touches is acrylic) in the water.  It will kill any bacteria and as long as the system is well sealed, it will continue to prevent any organic growth.  Just watch the mix.  It does not take much alcohol.

[Roscoroo]

i recommend NOT blowing out dvd/cd drives ... i wrecked a burner a couple of yrs ago by doing that ... The optical lazer can get outta whack really easy .


for my H20 set up i run water wetter  (it has alchohal in it)  and i dont have lilly pads at all ... (poor Kermie has to suffer)  i also put in a few drops of aluminum conditioner ,as for my system is all homemade .

you can take the resevoir off and clean it seperatly too