Question Dust build up on GPU backplate ?

[TheTechLover]

Hi, guys I just wanted to know is there any way I can prevent dust building up on the die embedded in the GPU backplate of my Asus TUF 4070 Super. The die exposed on the back of GPU inside the GPU backplate.

 

[MEMOFLEX]

Hi, guys I just wanted to know is there any way I can prevent dust building up on the die embedded in the GPU backplate of my Asus TUF 4070 Super. The die exposed on the back of GPU inside the GPU backplate.

I would suggest that the only way to really do this is to prevent as much dust entering the case in the first place. What case are you using and does it have dust filters?

Are you running a positive or negative pressure setup. Ideally you want positive pressure for dust minimisation but this will also depend on having suitable filters in place

 

[joan598martin]

Hi, guys I just wanted to know is there any way I can prevent dust building up on the die embedded in the GPU backplate of my Asus TUF 4070 Super. The die exposed on the back of GPU inside the GPU backplate.

Hello @TheTechLover,
Absolutely understand your concern! To prevent dust buildup on the exposed GPU die of your Asus TUF 4070 Super: join peardeck

1. Positive Air Pressure: Ensure your PC case uses positive air pressure by having more intake fans than exhaust fans. This reduces the amount of dust entering the case.
2. Dust Filters: Install dust filters on all intake fans to catch dust particles before they reach internal components.
3. Regular Cleaning: Use a can of compressed air to blow dust off the GPU backplate and die regularly. Be gentle to avoid any damage to the components.

These steps should help keep your GPU running clean and efficiently!


Best regards,
Joan Martin

 

[Gaidax]

My take is if it works - don't fix it.

The above in general is a decent advice with fans setup and filters, but I definitely would not be blasting compressed air on that part or any part.

If you're not careful, you will introduce condensation effect to the exposed electronics, basically accidentally produce moisture and that's definitely not something you want to risk with compressed air.

 

[QyInvoLing]

Use a powerful industrial blower(is it so called in English? I mean a industry version of the tool which I use for drying my hair after bath) to blow these ashes away once a month.

 

[MEMOFLEX]

My take is if it works - don't fix it.

The above in general is a decent advice with fans setup and filters, but I definitely would not be blasting compressed air on that part or any part.

If you're not careful, you will introduce condensation effect to the exposed electronics, basically accidentally produce moisture and that's definitely not something you want to risk with compressed air.

Fully agree on this. It is very easy to create a bigger problem with compressed air cans. Quite often having to turn the can to get to where you need and producing condensate as a result.

I picked up a rechargeable blower should I need it but have found that with dust filters and positive pressure I rarely have to do much internally cleaning of the system.

Obviously this will vary from case to case and home to home. We do not have a particularly dusty home, non smokers etc but this is not always the case and so filters and fan configuration can become even more important