Cleaning PC/Heat Issues

Sithdoom

Commendable
Oct 6, 2016
10
0
1,510
Hello, recently my PC has been getting hotter and I wish to know if you guys have any tips and tricks on how to clean dust out of my PC.

I currently do not posses a canned bottle of compressed air, however i do own a compressor, i'm scared to use it, not use if it will damage any parts.

I do have rubbing alcohol with a <90% alcohol in it, not sure the exact amount.

The GPU idles around 35C, max load is around 60C
CPU idles at 30-35C, max load is around 70-75C
MB idles 29, max load around 32C

Looking for tips on how to clean the fans, GPU, CPU cooler (preferably without having to remove the cooler).

Also Tips on how to keep dust from getting in in the first place!

My build is
ASUS Z170-A
I7- 6700k @ 4.0Ghz (not overclocked) (AS5 is the Thermal Compound)
Cryorig H5 Ultimate
GTX 1070 STRIX OC (not overclocked more than factory)
G.Skill Ripjaws (8x2) @3000Mhz
EVGA Supernova 750w G2
Phanteks Enthoo Pro
1 200mm intake fan
1 140mm exhaust

Thank you all for your time!
If i forgot any important information please let me know!
 

Benab3

Reputable
Jan 12, 2015
1,351
0
5,960
Your GPU has a pretty good temperature for being at full load, I would not worry about that.
For your CPU, I would probably take the cooler off and give the heatsink a blast from the compressor [ do not let it blow the fan around ]. Then re-seat it with new thermal compound.
I have seen people use an air compressor inside a PC, but really would not recommend it. It is possible to blow a component off of something like your motherboard.
 

boju

Titan
Ambassador
Hi, compressed air is easiest way and a can of it is safest if you don't leave the valve open on the air compressor for it to dry inside the tank.

There will be condensation inside the tank if you leave the valve closed. If not your good to go, just don't have it blow full blast or too close to components as said above.
 

rontonomo

Honorable
Jun 26, 2016
324
1
10,865
i have used a compressor to clean all of my pc's for 15 years and never had any issues at all, oh and to be clear i just drag the whole case as is to the garage and blow it out all together full blast every time same for years.