• Cleaning dust from a computer
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I'm a noob, so like I don't have a compressed air can to clean out dust from my computer. Are there any alternatives? I once used a vacuum, didn't damage anything but understood it could have. Hopefully there's another solution. Thanks :D
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[QUOTE=Mr. Agree;31832178]I'm a noob, so like I don't have a compressed air can to clean out dust from my computer. Are there any alternatives? I once used a vacuum, didn't damage anything but understood it could have. Hopefully there's another solution. Thanks :D[/QUOTE] Buy a compressed air can.
[QUOTE=FalconKrunch;31832871]Buy a compressed air can.[/QUOTE] And then inhale.
Compressed air is a few bucks at any hardware store.
[QUOTE=Mr. Agree;31832178]I'm a noob, so like I don't have a compressed air can to clean out dust from my computer. Are there any alternatives? I once used a vacuum, didn't damage anything but understood it could have. Hopefully there's another solution. Thanks :D[/QUOTE] I imagine if you attached the other end of the vacuum cleaner to a jet engine, it might cause some problems, but otherwise it wont hurt anything, Though, vacuums don't get a PC anywhere near as clean as compressed air though.
[QUOTE=bohb;31839891]I imagine if you attached the other end of the vacuum cleaner to a jet engine, it might cause some problems, but otherwise it wont hurt anything, Though, vacuums don't get a PC anywhere near as clean as compressed air though.[/QUOTE] Ahh, i'll see what I can pick up but give my computer a temporary quick clean in the meantime. Thanks guys! :v:
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compressed air is widely used for a reason, it's cheap as shit and it works really really well. the other alternative is buying a compressed air tank and filling it up with a compressor (buy one or get it filled at a gas station) but that's like $150 what i'm getting at here is that you're either too poor to spend $5 on an air can, too young or lazy to drive/bike to any sort of store, or both.
ive used a vacuum before and its not the best idea but if youre careful with it they work fine dont put vacuums/compressed air directly on fans though because they spin up too fast and fuck up the bearings
But in all seriousness, DO NOT BUY THE BUNDLE PACKS. Stay away from the "But 4 get 1 free" deals with these can's. Otherwise the cashier looks you down... Only 1 can at a time.
[QUOTE=demonguard;31847213]ive used a vacuum before and its not the best idea but if youre careful with it they work fine dont put vacuums/compressed air directly on fans though because they spin up too fast and fuck up the bearings[/QUOTE] Most all computer fans these days are sleeve bearing to reduce mechanical noise, and can be revved up pretty high for brief periods without causing damage.
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