Need cheap compressed air - Hardware & Software

I only have $7 in paypal that I need to spend on a can of compressed air. Anyone know of a place to get a can of non-flammable compressed air besides ebay? Kind of broke, and only $7 but still really need the stuff. My little graphics card shot up to 62 C yesterday night. I had to manually clean the cpu fan and heatsink with a paper towel because it was peaking 70 C. :( Cheapest I've found is newegg but they're over $10 a can.

You can't get it non-flammable, they have butane in them. Why is that a problem anyway? Just don't spray it near an open flame.

[QUOTE=1solidsnake2;39551227]You can't get it non-flammable, they have butane in them. Why is that a problem anyway? Just don't spray it near an open flame.[/QUOTE] I'm so sexy I've been known to ignite things with my [SP](matches and)[/SP]sexyness. Actually, I don't like them. I had several bad experiences with flammable compressed air and just assumed there were two different kinds. [SP]I have a wood burning stove and last winter the fire went out during some really cold weather, so to speed the fire building process along I used some flammable compressed air and ignited myself up. Had no eyebrows for months and the arm that was holding the can was bald and burned pretty good.[/SP] [edit] wish I could rate myself dumb

[QUOTE=false prophet;39551407]I'm so sexy I've been known to ignite things with my [SP](matches and)[/SP]sexyness. Actually, I don't like them. I had several bad experiences with flammable compressed air and just assumed there were two different kinds. [SP]I have a wood burning stove and last winter the fire went out during some really cold weather, so to speed the fire building process along I used some flammable compressed air and ignited myself up. Had no eyebrows for months and the arm that was holding the can was bald and burned pretty good.[/SP] [edit] wish I could rate myself dumb[/QUOTE] I'll do it for you.

Sounds like you shouldn't be using compressed air.

Amazon has really cheap compressed air.

Why would you people buy compressed air online? Just buy it retail, they're not expensive and saves you shipping fees and time.

[QUOTE=false prophet;39551407]I'm so sexy I've been known to ignite things with my [SP](matches and)[/SP]sexyness. Actually, I don't like them. I had several bad experiences with flammable compressed air and just assumed there were two different kinds. [SP]I have a wood burning stove and last winter the fire went out during some really cold weather, so to speed the fire building process along I used some flammable compressed air and ignited myself up. Had no eyebrows for months and the arm that was holding the can was bald and burned pretty good.[/SP] [edit] wish I could rate myself dumb[/QUOTE] Bloody hell you're an idiot. You're lucky it didn't go back into the can and make it explode.

you need a bellow, not compressed air

62 degrees C is nothing for a GPU.

[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;39552332']Bloody hell you're an idiot. You're lucky it didn't go back into the can and make it explode.[/QUOTE] He might be lucky, but we aren't.

[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;39552332']Bloody hell you're an idiot. You're lucky it didn't go back into the can and make it explode.[/QUOTE] I don't think anyone makes good choices during or after drinking large quantities of alcohol. [QUOTE=Im Crimson;39552560]62 degrees C is nothing for a GPU.[/QUOTE] I've NEVER had it get over 55 C. I usually take good care of my electronics so I haven't seen this desktop reach such temperatures before.

might i recommend going to a hardware store and purchasing a air compressor less chance of you killing yourself

[QUOTE=LordCrypto;39553903]might i recommend going to a hardware store and purchasing a air compressor less chance of you killing yourself[/QUOTE] Leaf blower might be a cheaper option (but hold the fans so you don't mess up the bearings).

[QUOTE=false prophet;39553873] I've NEVER had it get over 55 C. I usually take good care of my electronics so I haven't seen this desktop reach such temperatures before.[/QUOTE] Power to you for monitoring and de-dusting your components, but I guarantee you that virtually all graphics cards will survive temps close to 100 Celcius. I don't know what card you have but [url=http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-470/specifications]the GTX 470 is factory rated at up to 105 C[/url]. Naturally high temperatures will shorten the lifetime of all components but you don't need to get worried quite yet. As for compressors, it's a good alternative. There are smaller ones that are used for inflating mattresses and bicycle wheels and such, see if you can find one of those.

I have a compressor however, it has moisture inside of it so I don't think that would be a good solution(with this particular compressor, anyway).

Or get one of these. [url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Datavac-Electric-Duster-ED-500-220-240V/dp/B003BZCOKK[/url] Cheaper than an air compressor and is more compact while doing the same thing.

[QUOTE=rhx123;39554057]Leaf blower might be a cheaper option (but hold the fans so you don't mess up the bearings).[/QUOTE] yeah just get a huge gas powered leaf blower and use it in a sealed room COME ON

[QUOTE=Shadaez;39554954]yeah just get a huge gas powered leaf blower and use it in a sealed room COME ON[/QUOTE]I have an electric leaf blower and I took my computer outside and used it. It works wonders. But now I just have a compressed air tank that I use to clean out my computer.

Compressor is infinitely more cost effective than canned air. Higher upfront cost but it'll pay for itself quickly.

[QUOTE=LordCrypto;39553903]might i recommend going to a hardware store and purchasing a air compressor less chance of you killing yourself[/QUOTE] This is the best possible solution assuming you don't live in an appartment or something.

-snip- Okay, I admit, all I read was "cheap compressed air"

[QUOTE=nehkz;39555689][url="http://www.amazon.com/Innovera-51505-Compressed-Gas-Duster/dp/B000U08SYK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1360630581&sr=8-3&keywords=compressed+air"]How hard was that?[/url][/QUOTE] Good job reading the OP [editline]11th February 2013[/editline] [QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;39554904']Or get one of these. [url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Datavac-Electric-Duster-ED-500-220-240V/dp/B003BZCOKK[/url] Cheaper than an air compressor and is more compact while doing the same thing.[/QUOTE] 85 pounds for that thing is not worth it at all. Just keep an eye out for deals on air compressors at your local hardware outlets. I just bought a 3 gallon compressor with a staple and nail gun bundled to it for around the same price.

You people must be very lazy.. Just pop off the fan / heatsink and give it a good brush, I've never found compressed air to be useful in cleaning computer parts, it just adds more cost for a tiny amount of time saved cleaning the thing manually, plus since you're just just blowing it around the dust will end up landing on something else unless you suck it up which you might as well just do in the first place. Replacing the thermal paste is also a good idea if you've had it for a while, in my experience it tends to dry up and not work quite as good.

[QUOTE=Chryseus;39556463]I've never found compressed air to be useful in cleaning computer parts, it just adds more cost for a tiny amount of time saved cleaning the thing manually, plus since you're just just blowing it around the dust will end up landing on something else unless you suck it up which you might as well just do in the first place.[/QUOTE] I'm assuming you are referring to canned air? I've tried that once, it was pathetic and didn't shift any dust at all. Also if you hold the can upside down all the liquidy shit comes out and onto your computer which can be bad news. An actual air compressor however has [B]SIGNIFICANTLY[/B] more pressure and blasts everything clean. It's also handy for pumping up tyres and stuff too. Here is the one I use for reference. [IMG]http://i.imm.io/VWp0.jpeg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Shadaez;39554954]yeah just get a huge gas powered leaf blower and use it in a sealed room COME ON[/QUOTE] At work we had a small electric one and just took it out into the corridor outside the office, plugged it into one of the cleaner sockets and blasted the computer clean. But yes, if you wanted to do it at home you'd have to do it outside.

[QUOTE=rhx123;39559208]But yes, if you wanted to do it at home you'd have to do it outside.[/QUOTE] Anywhere with good ventilation really. I do it inside but I leave the doors open in the workshop so all the dust and crap floats out the door. You'd be surprised how much dust accumulates inside your PSU.

If you get a compressor, you may want to make sure it has a water filter or get one for it... Otherwise you probaly just want to wait a bit before adding power.

Reading this thread it appears everyone is using some sort of compressed air. Am I stupid for using a vacuum cleaner? I have a very expensive water vacuum cleaner and it does the job well. Am I doing it wrong?

[QUOTE=B!N4RY;39555965]Good job reading the OP [editline]11th February 2013[/editline] 85 pounds for that thing is not worth it at all. Just keep an eye out for deals on air compressors at your local hardware outlets. I just bought a 3 gallon compressor with a staple and nail gun bundled to it for around the same price.[/QUOTE] Dont knock it till you try it. It pumps out like 500CFM and runs nonstop. You don't need to let it fill up a tank. I got mine for about 45 on amazon in the US and I love it. No smell, no tank, works in any direction, and no moisture risk.