How can I do this properly?

[Xtreme Gamer]

My PC is in need of dust cleaning. My question is, is there any way to do it properly with compressed air cans?

[Mohenjo]

Take out the parts that are easy to take out first, clean them then mobo then Case

[Guest]

[pwn_intended]

Take out the parts that are easy to take out first, clean them then mobo then Case

^This

 

And if it is really dusty, take it outside to do this.

[Walker998]

go to the local hardware store and in the accessories section look for some compressed air, for using it do it in short bursts unless you want to make nitrogen.

also go in tight spaces with a q-tip, you can use a toothbrush for small holes and tight corners, for preventing it happening put a dust filter in front of the front fan, if you mainly get surface-dust then it's not worth putting one at the back fan; also DON'T use a hoover and if you can use a anti-static wristband, if not then just be careful of static. 

[JeffreyEagan]

I have a fan sucking air out of my room when I do this, so when I use the canned air, I make sure it's near the window and I just go at it REALLY good.

[Xtreme Gamer]

go to the local hardware store and in the accessories section look for some compressed air, for using it do it in short bursts unless you want to make nitrogen.

also go in tight spaces with a q-tip, you can use a toothbrush for small holes and tight corners, for preventing it happening put a dust filter in front of the front fan, if you mainly get surface-dust then it's not worth putting one at the back fan; also DON'T use a hoover and if you can use a anti-static wristband, if not then just be careful of static. 

 

Can you recommend me a good cheap

A: fan filter

and/or

B: How to do a DIY fan filter

?

[Benji_w]

Can you recommend me a good cheap

A: fan filter

and/or

B: How to do a DIY fan filter

?

 

Just clean it periodically, dust filters are bollocks unless you have a pet that moults a lot.

[Walker998]

Can you recommend me a good cheap

A: fan filter

and/or

B: How to do a DIY fan filter

?

you can get one online for about £3-5, silverstone and akasa makes ones but just look for one preferably without any plastic in the middle since it could decrease airflow and perhaps one made out of metal; for installing it you simply unscrew the fan and then screw it back with the dust filter in the fan screws just outside the case, also can look aesthetically pleasing primarily at the back