PC chassis cleaning

[tigerwoods]

okies done cleaning~
Just show off my Gundam casing again

you dont find the bright lights distracting beside you?

 

[tigerwoods]

that is good. i only opened up 2 weeks ago to do deep cleaning after 5 years

not dusty for 5 yrs?

 

[Jurong640]

not dusty for 5 yrs?

not that much actually (for the fans), probably, in between i did some light cleaning inside.

 

[PES1989]

TS pls share what pc casing you using?

 

[Vanyel]

TS pls share what pc casing you using?

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/pc-rig-building-upgrade-again.7111202/

 

[kappak]

Pdd buy spray to spray to clean

 

[Vanyel]

Pdd buy spray to spray to clean

spray?

 

[Vanyel]

you dont find the bright lights distracting beside you?

orange light is ok
previously i set white but brightness need to tune to lowest, still ok at night

 

[peterchan75]

A paint brush and a vacuum cleaner. The brush can reach the every nook and cranny of the PC case. After that use kitchen cleaning wipe from one dollar shop and remove those stubborn dust that still cling on.

 

[tigerwoods]

Do we need a special anti-static brush for pc cleaning?

 

[KleoZy]

Do we need a special anti-static brush for pc cleaning?

not really neccessary, Singapore hardly any static.. unless you stay in Aicon room with carpet floor..
place your hand or fingers by touching the PSU unit when it's on stanby (PC not on yet) apply anti static strap.
Then swtich off PSU, unplug AC, press PC Power button to discharged fully. you can proceed to dust off with brush.

 

[paul02]

Won't have this problem if you're like me who vacuum and dust every 4 months.

 

[abstrax]

How does everyone clean their fans ar?
I generally take a damp coth and use index finger slowly wiggle the blades one by one
Tedious process

Just use a brush will do. Those paint brush. Use a mini vaccum cleaner to suck the dirt while brushing.

 

[ragnarok95]

Never used a vacuum cleaner for cleaning fans.

 

[-Synchronicity-]

For me, most important thing is firstly setup.

Make sure that your have a positive air pressure(more intake/higher rpm fans than exhaust) as this naturally pushes the air/dirt out from within the case. At the same time, make sure that there is a dust filter for all intake fans.

Next, I invest in those electronic compressed air duster. Essentially, it's those canned air but unlimited. I can always bring my PC to the staircase and blow away making sure to keep a finger on the fans to prevent it from spinning. Helps that the case is also very small(using jonsbo d32 pro). Can double up to use as a dryer for your car after washing, or your home fans, blast away the dust in it.

 

[ragnarok95]

You should avoid using compressed air on free spinning pc fans.

 

[-Synchronicity-]

You should avoid using compressed air on free spinning pc fans.

As long as you hold a finger against the fan blades to prevent it from spinning, it's fine.

If really scared, yes can remove and blow the internals only.

 

[ragnarok95]

As long as you hold a finger against the fan blades to prevent it from spinning, it's fine.

If really scared, yes can remove and blow the internals only.

Then you should have state it earlier because blowing on free spinning fans are a bad move.

 

[-Synchronicity-]

Then you should have state it earlier because blowing on free spinning fans are a bad move.

Fair enough.

 

[abstrax]

Never used a vacuum cleaner for cleaning fans.

Used until song song till now. Nothing happen for my 4 sets of pc.