How regularly to clean dust off Graphics card?

[constepatdyak]

Hey guys, i'm just wondering how regularly do I need to clean dust off, and does dust do anything bad to the card at all?

 

[kelthic]

Dust can cause the card to get hotter under load. http://www.ehow.com/how_4795699_clean-dust-off-video-card.html I do this twice a year, or more often as needed.

Here's another, more detailed guide http://www.overclock.net/t/344600/guide-cleaning-and-reseating-your-graphics-card

 

[constepatdyak]

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