How should I clean my GPU?

YuppityYap · April 4, 2020

My gpu has been going at it for 3 years and it's about time it needs a clean up. I've looked up multiple tutorials on youtube and they all seem to involve taking apart the card. Do I have to do that? Or should I just go and do the traditional hit it with some compressed air and be done

thatpc. · April 4, 2020

What gpu do u have and it’s fine to just blow it with air but don’t shoot high psi air or It will damage ur card

Shepherd_Strike · April 4, 2020

For the best clean take apart the card and use compressed air inbetween the heat sink so dust and dirt can escape

YuppityYap · April 4, 2020

Just now, ISHAJDM said:

What gpu do u have and it’s fine to just blow it with air but don’t shoot high psi air or It will damage ur card

1070 ti mini from Zotac. How do I know if I have high psi air?

Senzelian · April 4, 2020

You don't need to take apart the card.

Blow some air though it and it's fine.

YuppityYap · April 4, 2020

3 minutes ago, Senzelian said:

You don't need to take apart the card.

Blow some air though it and it's fine.

someone mentioned to not use "high psi air" and I am using this little dinky duster I picked up for about $3.

https://www.crcindustries.com/products/duster-8482-moisture-free-dust-lint-remover-8-wt-oz-05185.html

This isnt considered high psi is it?

Senzelian · April 4, 2020

3 minutes ago, YuppityYap said:

someone mentioned to not use "high psi air" and I am using this little dinky duster I picked up for about $3.

https://www.crcindustries.com/products/duster-8482-moisture-free-dust-lint-remover-8-wt-oz-05185.html

This isnt considered high psi is it?

Nope it isn't.
To be honest those cans are kinda wimpy, even for cleaning computer components. But they're a good start. You can't damage anything and they'll most likely get the job done.

YuppityYap · April 5, 2020

1 hour ago, Senzelian said:

Nope it isn't.
To be honest those cans are kinda wimpy, even for cleaning computer components. But they're a good start. You can't damage anything and they'll most likely get the job done.

And that it did. Temperatures have decreased by 14c. Thanks for helping