PC cleaning

[Seraphim Jester]

Couldn't find a suitable section for this.

 

So, cans of compressed air are fairly expensive, so I think I'd rather just get an air compressor for multiple use. 

 

I would just like to know what sort of PSI I should be looking for. I want to get the dust off, but I don't want to blow the capacitors off my mobo. Any ideas?

 

 

Thanks, 

Seraphim

[MLGNOSCOPEHEADSHOTGETREKT]

Instead use a brush and paper towels and water.Make life much easier 

[Tedster]

The problem with air compressors is the fact that you could kill your components with static.

[Knowing]

60-80 PSI at max. Since most compressed air cans come in that. I wouldn't recomend doing it with a Air compressor though.

[Gofspar]

Instead use a brush and paper towels and water.Make life much easier 

never use paper towels

[Enderman]

Use a bike pump with a small nozzle

Does the same as a can of compressed air or an air compressor

[tmlhalo]

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

[MLGNOSCOPEHEADSHOTGETREKT]

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

500w fucking vacuum?!?PEOPLE DON'T HAVE $60 TO SPEND ON A VACCUM AND THEN GET A CORSAIR CX500w POWER SUPPLY!

[tmlhalo]

500w fucking vacuum?!?PEOPLE DON'T HAVE $60 TO SPEND ON A VACCUM AND THEN GET A CORSAIR CX500w POWER SUPPLY!

Considering OP is looking for an air compressor its around the price range. It also plugs into the wall... It pays for itself within 8-12 cans of air. Go shit post elsewhere.

[georgespamme]

For me, a can of compressed air is worth it.  It lasts longer than you'd think if you're conservative with the air.  A compressor may be a bit expensive especially for the number of times you'll actually use it.  But I don't know the prices of air compressors and compressed air in your area.

[hak4fun]

I know of refillable cans of air. but I defiantly do not reccomend using a air compressor itself. It creates tons of static.

[Lotus]

Haha, I just use my paintball HPA tank and an ASA to control the flow. Work great.

[spartaman64]

compressed air cans is what i use

[ace101.]

Try this one.

[watts300]

The problem with air compressors is the fact that you could kill your components with static.

False. 

[Fgtfv567]

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

GODDAMMIT, YOU BEAT ME TO IT!

http://www.pcgamer.com/10-things-every-pc-gamer-should-own/

[tmlhalo]

GODDAMMIT, YOU BEAT ME TO IT!

http://www.pcgamer.com/10-things-every-pc-gamer-should-own/

It works pretty good. Really nice for keyboards that used to eat most of a can from cleaning each row. 

[Seraphim Jester]

Thank you all for the overwhelming responses! I hadn't heard of the Metro Electric Duster, but I think I'll definitely investigate this. It seems a few people think it's a good idea, and canned air is £15 ($20) where I live, so it'll pay for itself in no time!

 

Thanks for your help as always,

Seraphim