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Old 21st Jan 2008, 13:44
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Hi guys
haven't been around for a while, been far too addicted to this computer (cheers Alex!)
I wanted to hear everyones cleaning tips, the ventilation on my case (antec 900) is amazing and my q6600 is 17c without load and my system is usually about 23c!
However i learnt the hard way that I should have dust filters and now the inside of my case looks like a winter wonderland, complete with santa and sleigh!
How does everyone clean the dust out, some people say use portable vacuums (less static then mummy vacuums)
thanks in advance
Jack

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Old 21st Jan 2008, 15:08
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Well just get the fan out (if possible) and clean it out of the box.. and for the others bits use a portable vaccum or just a soft paint brush to brush it all out.
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Old 21st Jan 2008, 15:57
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Vacuums can conduct static. Use compressed air.
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Old 21st Jan 2008, 16:00
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i dont have compressed air or a portable hoover cant i just splash some water in there to clean it out??
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Old 21st Jan 2008, 20:11
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well i wouldn't recommend that it could damage some parts and things could start to fail. So i would get a paint brush and brush (lightly) over the motherboard and the other devices inside the box.
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Old 22nd Jan 2008, 09:08
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lol it was a joke
anyhoo most people don't have an air compressor so a paint brush should do
brush it all into a little pile in the bottom of the case and Hoover the pile out
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