How do I air out my PC?

Turn off your PC and unplug the power cable from the rear. If you want to be extra safe, unplug everything. Move your computer to somewhere well ventilated if possible, or at least open a window or door to let fresh air into the room.
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How do I get the air out of my computer?

Here's how:
  1. Step 1: Turn off your computer and unplug it from the electrical outlet or surge protector.
  2. Step 2: Open up your computer's case.
  3. Step 3: Using compressed air, dust the internal components of your computer with short bursts of air.
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Is it safe to air dust your PC?

Yes, you can use canned air, it makes short work of what can be a messy task. Your PC is like a vacuum cleaner sucking in air and blowing it out all the time it is running. The dust and dirt in the air gets pulled through the PC depositing some of that material inside the machine.
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Can I use a hair dryer to clean my PC?

No, just no. Don't do that. Go get some compressed air like a civilized person. Every other possible thing aside, the broad expanse of air that comes out of a hair dryer compared to a can of compressed air is just going to move stuff around a bit more than a fan would.
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How do you clean dust out of a computer without compressed air?

4 Methods to Clean PC Dust Without Compressed Air
  1. 1 #1 Take out the heatsink and clean it with brush.
  2. 2 #2 Silicone blower can be a cheap alternative.
  3. 3 #3 You can use your vacuum cleaner as a blower.
  4. 4 #4 Or borrow your sister's hairdryer.
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How To Clean Your Gaming Computer (The EASY Way!)



Can I dust my computer outside?

Cleaning the outside of your computer is just a matter of wiping down the screen or monitor. Once again, always make sure the computer is completely turned off. You can use either Windex window cleaner or a mixture of 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol. Avoid spraying the cleaners directly on the screen or monitor.
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Can dust make PC slow?

Dust build up over time can impede airflow, and airflow is vital for keeping system temperatures down. If your system overheats, it'll likely throttle its performance down to cope.
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Does dusting your PC make it faster?

Although you aren't really “boosting” the speed of your PC beyond its normal state of operation, you are reversing the slowdown that has occurred over time due to the dust that was building up (essentially, boosting it back into normal operation).
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Why is my PC so loud?

The two biggest culprits for excess noise in computers are fans and the hard disk. Fans are used to move the heat produced by the processor, motherboard, and graphics card out of the computer. If the fans are loose, too small, or not powerful enough, they can create noise.
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How often should I clean my PC?

How often should I clean my PC? To maintain a healthy system, we recommend a light dusting at least every three to six months, or more often if you have pets or live in an especially dusty environment.
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Why is my gaming PC slow?

The higher the RAM, the faster the PC will be and helps you to play the game without any interruption. The main reason why your gaming PC is so slow is that the RAM is not sufficient enough to load the game faster. A corrupted RAM may also slow down your computer.
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Does cleaning PC increase FPS?

You won't see any performance gains though unless your hardware has been running hotter than it's meant to run.
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Does dust make PC hotter?

Dust buildup hampers airflow inside the computer cabinet

Consequently, it produces more and more heat.
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Can you ground yourself by touching PC case?

Our recommendation is to simply touch your case before touching anything delicate. It's fairly unlikely you'll have actually built up enough to do any damage (unless you're shuffling around in socks trying to be Electric Man ), but it takes half a second and just might save the life of your CPU.
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What can I use instead of canned air?

The O2 Hurricane Industrial Unit is a revolutionary, rechargeable air blaster. It is a safe, green alternative to dangerous compressed air "dusters" like you would use to clean your keyboard but it is also perfect for home cleaning.
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