Kane99 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I hate cleaning my PC, every time I do it I fear I'm going to somehow break something in the process. Last time I did it, I used an electronic duster/blower thing that helped clean it out pretty good, but I haven't cleaned it in a while and it's probably due for a good cleaning. Do you guys have any fears that your PC will break when you go in to clean it? I'm just paranoid if I disconnect something like my graphics card to clean it for example, that when I put it back in it'll end up dying on me. Also, how often should you change the thermal paste on a PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamarr the strelok Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I get a little nervous when I clean my pc.I just take my time when I clean it.Try to clean it away from cats, dogs and toddlers. As far as thermal paste it depends. My cpu thermal paste has been fine for close to 4 years and it still stays cool.My rx 570 gpu runs fairly hot so I replace the paste on that about every year.Monitor your temps and when they go higher than normal that's the time to re paste the component that's overheating.(CPU or GPU) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I mean, it's normal to be at least a bit wary. Just be careful with what kind of supplies and take your time, concentrate on what you're doing and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenfreak Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Honestly I'm paranoid and because I am I haven't cleaned any of my computers. :S I need to get around to cleaning my desktop at least since it's pretty easy to take apart. I just need to get some compressed air and take it outside. I have a old desktop I've been wanting to setup to see if I can use it for just a server, though I know the graphics card in that is probably dead since it was going out when I stopped using the computer. Perhaps giving it a good cleaning is all it needs but it's 10 years old at this point. I'm less paranoid about taking that computer apart since it's not my main computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 3/9/2024 at 7:47 PM, Ravenfreak said: Honestly I'm paranoid and because I am I haven't cleaned any of my computers. :S I need to get around to cleaning my desktop at least since it's pretty easy to take apart. I just need to get some compressed air and take it outside. I have a old desktop I've been wanting to setup to see if I can use it for just a server, though I know the graphics card in that is probably dead since it was going out when I stopped using the computer. Perhaps giving it a good cleaning is all it needs but it's 10 years old at this point. I'm less paranoid about taking that computer apart since it's not my main computer. That's mostly what you need - it's not even that time-consuming and it will save you some bucks in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysplash Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 There is a device called air blower. It is made specifically for computers and PC. Some components will be opened and the device will blow out the dirt. The air it emits is mild and cannot do any damage. It is a safe way of cleaning the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Sometimes yeah I get nervous. I have a laptop so the only thing I really do to clean it is dust out the vents and components with canned air. It does seem to help whenever I do do this but there's always that worry as I've had bad luck with gaming laptops in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I totally understand your fear @Kane99 Cleaning the PC can be very intimidating, especially when it comes to cleaming the delicate components like the graphics card. Personally, I've had similar concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
