Question Do You Clean Your Desktop Fans & CPU Radiators Out Often?

[Sorrento]

I do it every few months, I did notice fan speeds were a little higher recently though weather is warmer, though this room isn't dusty I removed the (vertical) CPU fan & as usual blew the the radiator grilles out which were quite dusty. I cleaned the fan blades & the fans run slower & quieter too using HWInfo - I removed the graphics card & blew the fan out too, seems a good idea but there are risks in doing this. Do others do this?

 

[Bot]

Yes, many people regularly clean their computer components to maintain optimal performance. However, it's crucial to be careful to avoid damaging sensitive parts. Using compressed air cans is a common method.

 

[Sorrento]

I use compressed air cans, I did use a vacuum cleaner years ago with issues

 

[KnownStormChaser]

I bought one of these, works pretty well.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08YW3GS17?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[Parkinsond]

 

[stonjean633]

I do it every few months, I did notice fan speeds were a little higher recently though weather is warmer, though this room isn't dusty I removed the (vertical) CPU fan & as usual blew the the radiator grilles out which were quite dusty. I cleaned the fan blades & the fans run slower & quieter too using HWInfo - I removed the graphics card & blew the fan out too, seems a good idea but there are risks in doing this. Do others do this?

I used a blower to dedust the whole desktop from intake, exhaust,thermaltakes, motherboard, GPU, CPU, RAM etc. The fans spin faster than usual thou during blowing but so far so good. I fear the dust will damage the PCB more if I don't clean them.

 

[Sorrento]

I bought one of these, works pretty well.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08YW3GS17?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

I'll try and put that by my other half esp. if she has bought something

 

[Parkinsond]

I just use electric air blower.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

My desktop is 14 years old, I think its been cleaned around 4 times.

 

[Parkinsond]

My desktop is 14 years old, I think its been cleaned around 4 times.

According to regional weather; I have to annually blow the inside as Temp can reach more than 46 C in spring and summer, which can increase cpu temp.

 

[Jonny Quest]

I'll take the graphics card out too (desktop), and hold one of the fins in place with a toothpick (for laptop fans too) to help if from quickly over spinning and possibly damaging the bearings. I don't know if that's a old wives tale, but I thought I read that on Toms Hardware or PCWorld or PCMagazine when they used to have a forum.

 

[Parkinsond]

I'll take the graphics card out too (desktop), and hold one of the fins in place with a toothpick (for laptop fans too) to help if from quickly over spinning and possibly damaging the bearings. I didn't know if that's a old wives tale, but I thought I read that on Toms Hardware or PCWorld or PCMagazine when they used to have a forum.

This is the ideal, but I do not hold fans; just remove the case cover, blow the inside, especially cpu fan and heat sink, and psu fan.
I takes less than a minute.

 

[Sorrento]

My desktop is 14 years old, I think its been cleaned around 4 times.

I've just had to take my blood pressure & some tablets

 

[Jonny Quest]

This is the ideal, but I do not hold fans; just remove the case cover, blow the inside, especially cpu fan and heat sink, and psu fan.
I takes less than a minute.

And it's amazing at times of how much dust is blown out.

 

[Sorrento]

Well I'm glad I'm not alone, I did this PC myself so I'm partial to keeping it right i suppose, it makes me feel better after doing it - It does make sense to me ?

 

[Parkinsond]

And it's amazing at times of how much dust is blown out.

Enough for cultivating vegetables.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

According to regional weather; I have to annually blow the inside as Temp can reach more than 46 C in spring and summer, which can increase cpu temp.

Well its more likely to reach -46C here than +46C.

I've just had to take my blood pressure & some tablets

Heh heh, maybe only 3 times that I remember, once for a repair and then 2 times when I changed the hard drive and video card. It sits in a enclosed cabinet that's part of my desk so not exposed to too much dust, still runs perfectly, boots in 15 seconds.

 

[Parkinsond]

Well its more likely to reach -46C here than +46C

Lucky you

 

[anirbandutta01]

I just use electric air blower.

Me too

 

[anirbandutta01]

I use same blower