[SOLVED] How often should I clean out my PC

[Im_A_Blimp]

Cleaning out a PC is a chore, and I really don't want to do it. But maybe I have to. How often should it be done? My case has dust filters so I really dont know

 

[cdrkf]

Cleaning out a PC is a chore, and I really don't want to do it. But maybe I have to. How often should it be done? My case has dust filters so I really dont know

It depends on many factors, such as how dusty is the environment it's in, how much it's used etc...

The main thing is the temps the machine is running at, if the cpu / gpu are getting enough airflow and are cool then you don't need to clean it.

 

[Im_A_Blimp]

It depends on many factors, such as how dusty is the environment it's in, how much it's used etc...

The main thing is the temps the machine is running at, if the cpu / gpu are getting enough airflow and are cool then you don't need to clean it.

Right. I just dont know how fast the heatsinks on my GPUs fill with dust. I think I'm getting respectable thermals though

 

[geofelt]

If you have intake dust filters, I might guess about twice per year.
If you see excessive build up, perhaps more often.

 

[Blakenstein]

how about once a month ,..i mean to at least to check it I mean . If too much scunge collects in your power supply , that is no good for it either .
compressed air cans are good ,, but i don't use them too close because compressed air can blow dust further into the components . I hold a vacuum c leaner nozzle near by to suck up the dust that gets blown up into the air , and I keep wiping the nozzle with a damp cloth because electromagnetics build up on the end of the nozzle big time .

 

[Im_A_Blimp]

how about once a month ,..i mean to at least to check it I mean . If too much scunge collects in your power supply , that is no good for it either .
compressed air cans are good ,, but i don't use them too close because compressed air can blow dust further into the components . I hold a vacuum c leaner nozzle near by to suck up the dust that gets blown up into the air , and I keep wiping the nozzle with a damp cloth because electromagnetics build up on the end of the nozzle big time .

How does one go about cleaning the inside of a PSU? Is that not dangerous?

 

[pug_s]

It also depends where you position your PC. If your computer is close to the floor, it can suck more dust so you should think about putting your PC on top of a desk.

 

[NowJoJo]

I clean my PC's once a year. They don't usually have a lot of dust build up inside, if they did maybe every 6 months.