How can i prevent dust from getting into my pc?

DarkDubzs · Jan 19, 2014

A few days ago i opened up my computer for a small issue and i noticed there was a considerable amount of dust inside only from a few months since building it. While i had it unplugged and open, i vacuumed the only case fan i have on it, the cpu fan, and the rest of the inside carefully. If there was already dust on the inside afer just months, imagine after a year or multiple years! Im sure dust cant be good for a bare mobo and other components- shorts, fire danger, etc.

What can i do to minimize the amount of dust from getting in? I know there are case fan filters, but what else can i do? What about for the open and empty case fan placement spots? Please let me know of any and all ways i can keep from dust getting in.
Is it normal for a lot of dust to get in? Is it such a big deal?

Any help and feedback will be very greatly appreciated. Thanks!

ko888 · Jan 19, 2014

You should be performing preventative maintenance as often as required especially when it's dusty.

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

you can buy a computer case with dust filters on it that would help minimize the amount of dust coming into the computer. you can also put your computer on a desk because being on the floor attracts more dust. also i dont recommend putting a vacuum in the computer.

DarkDubzs · Jan 19, 2014

ko888 :

So what can i do to prevent the dust from getting in the first place?

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

you could also make your own filter. all you have to do is buy a fine mesh and tape it to the computer inside or on top of the case. but there will always be dust getting in your computer no matter what you do

DarkDubzs · Jan 19, 2014

Jackhiy :

Wow never thought about that. I could probably even just use something like a paint filter or a material like pantyhose?

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

DarkDubzs :

Yeah that would most help cut down the amount of dust

Beezy · Jan 19, 2014

keep the room clean. if you have pets vacuum regularly. use filters. get a can electronic duster spray and once a month spray in the grills of the CPU cooler and the graphics card especially

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

ok so far we have

keep the room clean.
vacuum regularly
electronic duster spray
do it yourself filter
New computer case
computer on a desk
paint filter
pantyhose

we are doing good on ideas

ko888 · Jan 19, 2014

Get some Self-Adhesive Magnetic Strip and Window Air Conditioner Foam Filter sheets and make your own.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100129471?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&N=5yc1vZ1xg1&R=100129471#

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-15-in-x-24-in-x-1-4-in-Foam-Room-A-C-FPR-2-Air-Filter-F1524/202318549#

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

ko888 :

i would not use the magnet since magnets can cause harm to pc components

ko888 · Jan 19, 2014

Jackhiy :

Tell that to Corsair. They use magnetically held filters on their cases with no problems.

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

ko888 :

well did not know that

aldan · Jan 19, 2014

vacuum cleaner filters are great for case filters as well and usually pretty cheap.

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

you can also tape some coffee filters to the front might help a little

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

you can also use this http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16427/ffi-102/FrozenCPUcom_Premium_Dust_Filter_Material_500mm_x_400mm_x_3mm.html
or this http://www.amazon.com/Swiffer-Sweeper-Sweeping-Cloth-Refills/dp/B0035G075O

aldan · Jan 19, 2014

ive tried the coffee filters but because they have a little more restriction the fans can get a little loud.besides with that hepa filter you can keep not only dust,but pollen,bacteria,and viruses from getting into your computer.ok,that last was bullshit.lol

Jackhiy · Jan 19, 2014

you could buy a larger air filter and put it in your house so all the dust would be sucked up http://www.amazon.com/708620B-AFS-1000B-Filtration-Electrostatic-Pre-Filter/dp/B00004R9LO/ref=lp_553020_1_1?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1390115457&sr=1-1 but it is kind of impractical

This one would work better http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Tower-Cleaner-Sq-Ft-x28-3/dp/B004E3O1MW/ref=sr_1_85?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1390115691&sr=1-85

Tutengbatute1 · Mar 6, 2014

try nylon mesh filters!

just bought one and planning a DIY project for it in a few days.
locally bought it at a Fishing Supply store. its called "fine net". its a white nylon mesh used for trapping "fingerlings" in the fishing industry.

my enermax ostrog came in with a PSU dust filter at the bottom and the material is one and the same. only difference is the color. fishing is white and case is black.

try looking these up...

http://themodzoo.com/forum/index.php?/topic/330-diy-guide-making-filters-the-pob-way/
http://www.silverstonetek.com/techtalk_cont.php?area=&tid=wh12_008

hope it helps

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