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Whosonicus
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So as I looked at my Motherboard, I saw dust accumulating on it, mostly around corners. I am planning to clean it out today. I'm also planning to remove the GPU for easier cleaning.

My Question is: If I remove the Graphics card, would I have to install all the drivers back?! Or is it like a usb? Plug in, install drivers, remove and plug in anytime.

Will this also work with the CPU?

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3 minutes ago, Whosonicus said:

So as I looked at my Motherboard, I saw dust accumulating on it, mostly around corners. I am planning to clean it out today. I'm also planning to remove the GPU for easier cleaning.

My Question is: If I remove the Graphics card, would I have to install all the drivers back?! Or is it like a usb? Plug in, install drivers, remove and plug in anytime.

Will this also work with the CPU?

no you don't

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5 minutes ago, Whosonicus said:

So as I looked at my Motherboard, I saw dust accumulating on it, mostly around corners. I am planning to clean it out today. I'm also planning to remove the GPU for easier cleaning.

My Question is: If I remove the Graphics card, would I have to install all the drivers back?! Or is it like a usb? Plug in, install drivers, remove and plug in anytime.

Will this also work with the CPU?

no, but you may have to install the intel graphics drivers if you run it without your GPU and want to be able to play light games.

When in doubt, re-format.

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1 minute ago, pwn_intended said:

no, but you may have to install the intel graphics drivers if you run it without your GPU and want to be able to play light games.

From the OP it seems like he wants to remove the GPU for easier cleaning his PC - and I'm assuming he will put it back in before restarting.

So yes, it will be fine.

Hey.

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13 minutes ago, Whosonicus said:

Thanks m8s

Final question

is there a specific type of compressed air can that you like to use? Or are they all the same?

Doesnt matter. If you have acces to an air compressor that would be better, but a can of air is fine. 

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