CPU GPU dust cleaning suggestion

Denraisr

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Based on what I've seen on other post and other forums, most people suggest can of compressed air. But im kinda scared using this compressed air because I might accidentally release the liquid inside it

My main problem actually is my GPU(sapphire 270x dual-x), i dont really know how do I actually clean it.

I found some alternative but not sure if they will work. Can I ask for opinions ?

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neon neophyte

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turn off computer. flick the switch on the psu. go to town with compressed air.

even if liquid did come out, it wont stay a liquid for very long. technically you can put electronics through a dish washer so long as they are dry before you power them back up :p
 

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Denraisr

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you mean my options will work somehow?
well I think im convinced on using the compressed air, though i plan to buy the rubber pump too :)

 

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Well have fun... The compressed air will work the best of the options there. The rubber thing will work to get dust off your camera lens though and if you have a child it might double as a ah heck sucker.
 


No No NO!!!

Never,ever, buy a mini vaccum to clean a PC. You will destroy your PC. They build up a strong static charge that can easily jump the small gap you need to use between the tip of the suction nozzle and the parts you are cleaning.

ALWAYS use a compressed air, and hold it a few inches away. Even canned air can build up a small static charge, but it is much less than a vaccum.
 

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You really think it could discharge if you are touching the case and only the plastic part of the vacuum is anywhere near the motherboard?
 

Smallfilou

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Really, I have done it many times and no issues, do not understand there should be any issues as long as the tip of my vaccum cleaner is 100% ABS plastic and thus totally imune to building up a static charge (so I thought at least?).