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The Von Matrices · May 30, 2012

t_ski said:
This better not have been your PC...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diCvsKmDsng

I'm amazed at that video. Not because of how dirty the PC was initially, but how clean they made it just using compressed air. I need to get one of those compressors - it would save me a ton of time.

The Von Matrices · May 30, 2012

popswala said:
My HX1000. Never been cleaned over the past 2+ yrs. This isn't to bad as I thought.

http://img.techpowerup.org/120527/2012-05-25 17.23.55.jpg

How long is the HX1000 warranted for? I have had one for two years as well and haven't cleaned it, but I'm hesitant to open it if it will void whatever warranty is left. I also have a Silverstone PSU in my home server that's been running 24/7 for 7 years straight and hasn't been cleaned yet. I wonder if that will deserve to be on this forum whenever I get a chance to open it.

t_ski · May 31, 2012

The Von Matrices said:
I'm amazed at that video. Not because of how dirty the PC was initially, but how clean they made it just using compressed air. I need to get one of those compressors - it would save me a ton of time.

There are a couple of issues that come up using an air compressor:

1. The air itself may not always be clean, as there can be moisture in the tank or oil from the compressor itself.

2. If you are positive the air is clean, make sure the air pressure is low enough that you aren't going to damage anything.

popswala · May 31, 2012

The Von Matrices said:
How long is the HX1000 warranted for? I have had one for two years as well and haven't cleaned it, but I'm hesitant to open it if it will void whatever warranty is left. I also have a Silverstone PSU in my home server that's been running 24/7 for 7 years straight and hasn't been cleaned yet. I wonder if that will deserve to be on this forum whenever I get a chance to open it.

I don't have the slightist idea how long warranty is on them. I pulled that psu out and happened to look inside. It looked dirtier then it was after I opened it up. O well. Its still a strong psu and never gave issues so even if warranty is out. I'm happy it lasted this long with any issues and I have the feeling it still has a lot of life left in it.

popswala · May 31, 2012

The Von Matrices said:
I'm amazed at that video. Not because of how dirty the PC was initially, but how clean they made it just using compressed air. I need to get one of those compressors - it would save me a ton of time.

I just watched it. That is complete dirt. Thats funny when hes slapping the side cover to open it and all that dirt fliyin out. OMG

The Von Matrices · May 31, 2012

t_ski said:
There are a couple of issues that come up using an air compressor:

1. The air itself may not always be clean, as there can be moisture in the tank or oil from the compressor itself.

2. If you are positive the air is clean, make sure the air pressure is low enough that you aren't going to damage anything.

Good to know. I'd still like to see a video where someone takes it too far and starts blowing components out of the PC.

t_ski · May 31, 2012

On the same note, if you go the opposite way and try to vacuum it out, you need to be carefull because most vacuums create static electricity, and I have heard of people sucking jumpers off of boards (back in the days when we used jumper switches to set CPU speeds and such, not like you whippersnappers would know about such things with your jumperless motherboards...).

Athlonite · May 31, 2012

t_ski said:
On the same note, if you go the opposite way and try to vacuum it out, you need to be carefull because most vacuums create static electricity, and I have heard of people sucking jumpers off of boards (back in the days when we used jumper switches to set CPU speeds and such, not like you whippersnappers would know about such things with your jumperless motherboards...).

I remember doing that once on an old socket 5 mobo

theJesus · May 31, 2012

t_ski said:
On the same note, if you go the opposite way and try to vacuum it out, you need to be carefull because most vacuums create static electricity, and I have heard of people sucking jumpers off of boards (back in the days when we used jumper switches to set CPU speeds and such, not like you whippersnappers would know about such things with your jumperless motherboards...).

There are antistatic vacuums available.

de.das.dude · May 31, 2012

t_ski said:
On the same note, if you go the opposite way and try to vacuum it out, you need to be carefull because most vacuums create static electricity, and I have heard of people sucking jumpers off of boards (back in the days when we used jumper switches to set CPU speeds and such, not like you whippersnappers would know about such things with your jumperless motherboards...).

i used to wonder what the pins were when i was a kid.

t_ski · Jun 1, 2012

theJesus said:
There are antistatic vacuums available.

Yes, I know this, but I just figured most people who aren't in the business aren't even going to be looking for something like that.

micropage7 · Jun 1, 2012

Beertintedgoggles said:
http://img.techpowerup.org/120530/2011-09-28 15.44.38.jpg

One of two air intake filters for a $1 million dollar tester at a customer's site. This is in a positive pressure ISO certified cleanroom (it makes its way to different ISO level cleanrooms, the jist is it should be spotless. Server rooms are like sand boxes supposedly compared to these, or at least how they are supposed to be.)

the good this from it is the filter works well :toast:

20mmrain · Jun 1, 2012

Too bad I never took pics of it. But I had a women give me a computer to fix. The reason it was shorting out I found out was.... Because her cats have been peeing and pooping in it for over a year.
All I have to say is.... 1. I wasn't able to fix it....2. Gross as hell....3. I am surprised she doesn't have dead cats.

Techtu · Jul 7, 2012

Right before I gave it a good clean, which I can not deny it really needed!

Frick · Jul 7, 2012

20mmrain said:
Too bad I never took pics of it. But I had a women give me a computer to fix. The reason it was shorting out I found out was.... Because her cats have been peeing and pooping in it for over a year.
All I have to say is.... 1. I wasn't able to fix it....2. Gross as hell....3. I am surprised she doesn't have dead cats.

I've been "fixing" a computer like that too. But the guy had also smoked beside it (full with that sticky tar-dust) AND he had spilled beer in it. I threw it away(pretty much all the caps at the motherboard had popped). ^^

micropage7 · Jul 7, 2012

Techtu said:
Right before I gave it a good clean, which I can not deny it really needed!
http://img.techpowerup.org/120707/P7060057.jpg
http://img.techpowerup.org/120707/P7060058.jpg

OMG, you have no dust filter at all?
how long the last time you clean it :eek:

Techtu · Jul 7, 2012

micropage7 said:
OMG, you have no dust filter at all?
how long the last time you clean it

Sadly I lost the only dust filter I had for the case, I have two intake fans though so one was never enough in the first place and been meaning to get new ones but it's just something I forget about :eek:

Honestly the last time I cleaned it was around 5 months ago I'm also a smoker with 2 dogs which doesn't help at all! I do try clean it around once a month but since being in a serious relationship... Well yea, you know. :laugh:

ChaoticAtmosphere · Jul 7, 2012

Techtu said:
Right before I gave it a good clean, which I can not deny it really needed!
http://img.techpowerup.org/120707/P7060057.jpg
http://img.techpowerup.org/120707/P7060058.jpg

At least the fuzzies aren't brown and sticky....cuz that would make it harder to clean and just plain disgusting

(FIH) The Don · Jul 23, 2012

some goodies for you sick pervs

t_ski · Jul 23, 2012

I know that's an HP - is it a DC-5000?

scaminatrix · Jul 23, 2012

Damn my bro bought his Alienware rig (custom parts) down the other day and I did a wole upgrade. He didn't clean it for 2 years and yea, it was caked. You know when the dust is so far gone it starts to make a pattern? And kinda looks nice and appealing to the eye? Yea...

Pics next time, promsie :laugh:

t_ski · Jul 23, 2012

From the front page of [H]:

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2012/07/23/clean_your_damn_computer_keyboard_edition

Norton · Jul 23, 2012

t_ski said:
From the front page of [H]:

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2012/07/23/clean_your_damn_computer_keyboard_edition

speechless...

micropage7 · Jul 23, 2012

wait, the hdd looks clean enough but the board full of dust

pantherx12 · Jul 23, 2012

t_ski said:
From the front page of [H]:

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2012/07/23/clean_your_damn_computer_keyboard_edition

The owner of that keyboard has psoriasis or some form of pityriasis .

Nasty!

( The worst I get in my keyboards is hair,weed,tobacco)

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