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To clean or not to clean

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June 20, 2013 5:43:51 AM

I just got a second hand HD3870x2 videocard. Video card is very dusty, but I see 50-55 celsius degree on GPU Observer windows gadget. I really hate to dissamble and clean the card because I have to change gpu thermale paste, also alot of dust around other chips, need to clean it but I dont know if I can clean under them as the dust can be found there to..

I wonder if I rather leave it that way instead of trying to achieve something I may do it the wrong way and do more harm ? GPU temp is fine so I think the cooling is fine.

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a b U Graphics card
June 20, 2013 5:48:32 AM

Dont do anything expect maybe cleaning it from dust with a dust cleaning spray.

replacing gpu thermal paste is not advisable.
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a c 123 U Graphics card
June 20, 2013 6:07:03 AM

stick the exhaust ports up to your lips and blow the dust out opposite the way it came in.
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a c 123 U Graphics card
June 20, 2013 9:24:01 AM

use a q-tip and/or canned air.
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a b U Graphics card
June 20, 2013 9:56:13 AM

Canned air, but if its not overheating, you shouldnt think about it so much
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