Cleaning dust

[JayCalian]

So.. I haven't cleaned dust inside my computer for 4 months. I cleaned it today by using hairdryer. Is okay to use it?

If no , what should I use it and where to get?

[Paco]

I normally use vacuum cleaner. I wouldn't use Hairdryer as it blows heat on the cards so I wouldn't take that risk. After cleaned with the vacuum cleaner, I use a soccer ball pump or something that blows fresh air. Such as plastic pool pumpers or like that.

I recommend you to use your mouth sometimes to clean inside places you can't reach. It's common sense though, you will figure out everything yourself when you are inside the computer ^^

[JayCalian]

I don't like having all the dust in my lungs ;p

[Julio.]

I don't like having all the dust in my lungs ;p

You don't suck the dust in using your mouth... You blow...

[JayCalian]

Well.. You blow with your mouth and then breath in , the dust will go in your mouth.

[Julio.]

Don't breathe in.

[Todor]

Turn on vacuum cleaner, blow inside the case using your mouth, take your face out of the case and use the vacuum cleaner to collect the dust in hard to reach areas otherwise just use the vacuum cleaner itself.

[JayCalian]

When I play Assassin's Creed Brotherhood , my computer temperature is around 55-61C. Sometimes it turns itself off when it's at 62C or something like that. How can I make it ''not overheat''? I cleaned the dust.

What is the normal temperature for an computer?

I can play on max graphics , and it lags a bit in more crowded areas. But it still overheats , even though it doesn't lag almost at all.

[Bilbo]

62C is nowhere near overheating yet nor should your BIOS step in until reaching 105C...

Unless you've fiddled around with BIOS settings and accidently set it to shut down when it reaches 62C, check the settings or even better, set them back to Default Values.

[JayCalian]

Some people tell it depends on the computer. Mine's a desktop computer and I haven't changed any settings.

When it overheats , the computer freezes , the screen goes yellow/brown and the sound freezes also. So , I am not sure if it's actually overheating.

[Julio.]

Some people tell it depends on the computer. Mine's a desktop computer and I haven't changed any settings.

When it overheats , the computer freezes , the screen goes yellow/brown and the sound freezes also. So , I am not sure if it's actually overheating.

I think thats your power supply struggling

[JayCalian]

What do you mean , and how do I fix it ;p? Sorry , but I just suck at this kind of stuff.

[Leon.]

You don't. Either you spend 3298432894932842 dollars sending it to a tech or buying a new one (possibly better one) entirely.

[HEJSURT]

Just open up your comp and clean the dust out using a vacuum cleaner. I like to use the brush tool that's easy to attach to the tip and it just gives the whole thing a better clean. Make sure you clean out all the dust behind your CPU fan because alot of dust can get stuck back there and cause your temp to go up. Also make sure all fans are not blocked by anything, such as a big piece of dust or something, that could also cause the temp to go up. And as far as the freezing problem goes, does the computer shut down or does it just freeze?

[kun4L]

Dont use Hairdryer it will blow Hot air which is not good, Instead Use Vacuum cleaner in blower mode.
A small technique i read somewhere was to use a drinking straw if you cannot use vacuum cleaner..
Also get some new small paint brush with flat end and try to clean the surface if necessary...