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I find the best way is using a little brush and compressed air. I usually remove the component from the case if it is not too inconvenient. I do this outside. In regards to you allergy, maybe wear a dust mask?

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Hi i am cleaning my PC of dust and i have noticed my left case fan, (case: Thermaltake core v21) closest to my wall has got quite a bit of dust in the fan. What would be the best way of removing the dust without getting dust everywhere, as i have a dust allergy. (Case Fan is Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan)

CPU AMD Athlon X4 860K OC (4.4Ghz) | Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO | MB Asrock FM2A68M-HD+

 | RAM 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB @ 1866 Mhz | GPU  Zotac GTX 960 2GB 

Case Thermaltake Core V21  | HDD(s) 1 x Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 320GB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 500GB | PSU EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR 80 Plus 

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Sound Card: None(using onboard mb sound driver) System: Logitech Z333 | OS Windows 7, 64 Bit

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1 minute ago, Birchy Gaming said:

Hi i am cleaning my PC of dust and i have noticed my left case fan, (case: Thermaltake core v21) closest to my wall has got quite a bit of dust in the fan. What would be the best way of removing the dust without getting dust everywhere, as i have a dust allergy.

Get a space suit. :D

 

I have the same problem and I think the only thing you can do is let someone else do it. Even if you have your vacuum right next to this and only clean the fan blades with a small brush you will still get dust in your surrounding. Just done this at a friends and even though we had the vacuum right next to everything this was still dusty as hell.

CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Cooler Noctua NH-D15S | MB Asus ROG Strix B550 A-Gaming | RAM 2 x G.Skill Trident Z Royal silver 16 GB @ 3200 MHz CL14 | GPU Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Vision OC 8G

Case Fractal Design Define C TG | SSD(s) Boot: Samsung 970 EVO 250 GB, Programs: Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB, Data: Samsung 860 EVO 500 GB | PSU Seasonic Focus GX 750W

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I find the best way is using a little brush and compressed air. I usually remove the component from the case if it is not too inconvenient. I do this outside. In regards to you allergy, maybe wear a dust mask?

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1 minute ago, intelCore said:

Get a space suit. :D

 

I have the same problem and I think the only thing you can do is let someone else do it. Even if you have your vacuum right next to this and only clean the fan blades with a small brush you will still get dust in your surrounding. Just done this at a friends and even though we had the vacuum right next to everything this was still dusty as hell.

Thing is i cant get any one to help me as everyone in my house has a dust allergy :D Thanks for the help

CPU AMD Athlon X4 860K OC (4.4Ghz) | Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO | MB Asrock FM2A68M-HD+

 | RAM 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB @ 1866 Mhz | GPU  Zotac GTX 960 2GB 

Case Thermaltake Core V21  | HDD(s) 1 x Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 320GB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 500GB | PSU EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR 80 Plus 

Screen Samsung 22" 1080P 60 Hz TV | Keyboard Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition | Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Core

Sound Card: None(using onboard mb sound driver) System: Logitech Z333 | OS Windows 7, 64 Bit

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16 minutes ago, StaffCorporal said:

I find the best way is using a little brush and compressed air. I usually remove the component from the case if it is not too inconvenient. I do this outside. In regards to you allergy, maybe wear a dust mask?

Thanks for the help will try this now. The case fan is easily removable. Should the brush be wet

CPU AMD Athlon X4 860K OC (4.4Ghz) | Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO | MB Asrock FM2A68M-HD+

 | RAM 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB @ 1866 Mhz | GPU  Zotac GTX 960 2GB 

Case Thermaltake Core V21  | HDD(s) 1 x Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 320GB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 500GB | PSU EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR 80 Plus 

Screen Samsung 22" 1080P 60 Hz TV | Keyboard Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition | Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Core

Sound Card: None(using onboard mb sound driver) System: Logitech Z333 | OS Windows 7, 64 Bit

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Thing is i cant get any one to help me as everyone in my house has a dust allergy :D Thanks for the help

Wow that is unfortunate! :D

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Case Fractal Design Define C TG | SSD(s) Boot: Samsung 970 EVO 250 GB, Programs: Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB, Data: Samsung 860 EVO 500 GB | PSU Seasonic Focus GX 750W

Screen(s) Main: ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-mhd, Second: Asus PB277Q, Third: LG Flatron E2240T | Keyboard Ducky One (MX Blues) | Mouse Logitech G Pro Gaming

Sound Card: Asus Xonar D2X PCIe, System: Edifier R1280DB | OS Windows 10, 64 Bit

 

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2 minutes ago, intelCore said:

Wow that is unfortunate! :D

I think it runs through the family:P

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 | RAM 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB @ 1866 Mhz | GPU  Zotac GTX 960 2GB 

Case Thermaltake Core V21  | HDD(s) 1 x Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 320GB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 500GB | PSU EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR 80 Plus 

Screen Samsung 22" 1080P 60 Hz TV | Keyboard Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition | Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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5 minutes ago, intelCore said:

Wow that is unfortunate! :D

Btw Im new here so how do i get my specs under posts

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 | RAM 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB @ 1866 Mhz | GPU  Zotac GTX 960 2GB 

Case Thermaltake Core V21  | HDD(s) 1 x Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 320GB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 500GB | PSU EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR 80 Plus 

Screen Samsung 22" 1080P 60 Hz TV | Keyboard Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition | Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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1 hour ago, StaffCorporal said:

I find the best way is using a little brush and compressed air. I usually remove the component from the case if it is not too inconvenient. I do this outside. In regards to you allergy, maybe wear a dust mask?

I have just finished cleaning and my idle temps went down from 40 degrees celcius to 36-7 thanks a lot for the help

CPU AMD Athlon X4 860K OC (4.4Ghz) | Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO | MB Asrock FM2A68M-HD+

 | RAM 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB @ 1866 Mhz | GPU  Zotac GTX 960 2GB 

Case Thermaltake Core V21  | HDD(s) 1 x Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 320GB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 500GB | PSU EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR 80 Plus 

Screen Samsung 22" 1080P 60 Hz TV | Keyboard Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition | Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Core

Sound Card: None(using onboard mb sound driver) System: Logitech Z333 | OS Windows 7, 64 Bit

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4 hours ago, Birchy Gaming said:

Btw Im new here so how do i get my specs under posts

Click your name in the right top corner -> Account Settings -> Signature to the left hand side.

 

And welcome to the forum. :)

CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Cooler Noctua NH-D15S | MB Asus ROG Strix B550 A-Gaming | RAM 2 x G.Skill Trident Z Royal silver 16 GB @ 3200 MHz CL14 | GPU Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Vision OC 8G

Case Fractal Design Define C TG | SSD(s) Boot: Samsung 970 EVO 250 GB, Programs: Samsung 970 EVO 1 TB, Data: Samsung 860 EVO 500 GB | PSU Seasonic Focus GX 750W

Screen(s) Main: ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-mhd, Second: Asus PB277Q, Third: LG Flatron E2240T | Keyboard Ducky One (MX Blues) | Mouse Logitech G Pro Gaming

Sound Card: Asus Xonar D2X PCIe, System: Edifier R1280DB | OS Windows 10, 64 Bit

 

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I have just finished cleaning and my idle temps went down from 40 degrees celcius to 36-7 thanks a lot for the help

You are very welcome mate ;)

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4 hours ago, intelCore said:

Click your name in the right top corner -> Account Settings -> Signature to the left hand side.

 

And welcome to the forum. :)

 

3 hours ago, StaffCorporal said:

You are very welcome mate ;)

thanks both of you. best forum i have joined

CPU AMD Athlon X4 860K OC (4.4Ghz) | Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO | MB Asrock FM2A68M-HD+

 | RAM 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB @ 1866 Mhz | GPU  Zotac GTX 960 2GB 

Case Thermaltake Core V21  | HDD(s) 1 x Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 320GB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 500GB | PSU EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR 80 Plus 

Screen Samsung 22" 1080P 60 Hz TV | Keyboard Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition | Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Core

Sound Card: None(using onboard mb sound driver) System: Logitech Z333 | OS Windows 7, 64 Bit

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can of compressed air and go outside and stay down wind. if thats not possible maybe just get a vacuum and try and get as much dust off it while its still in a case.  soryr not much help =/

 

 

eek just noticed it was delt with. my bad :)

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6 hours ago, vESP said:

can of compressed air and go outside and stay down wind. if thats not possible maybe just get a vacuum and try and get as much dust off it while its still in a case.  soryr not much help =/

 

 

eek just noticed it was delt with. my bad :)

dont worry about it. thanks anyway

CPU AMD Athlon X4 860K OC (4.4Ghz) | Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO | MB Asrock FM2A68M-HD+

 | RAM 2 x Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB @ 1866 Mhz | GPU  Zotac GTX 960 2GB 

Case Thermaltake Core V21  | HDD(s) 1 x Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 320GB 1 x WD Scorpio Blue 500GB | PSU EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR 80 Plus 

Screen Samsung 22" 1080P 60 Hz TV | Keyboard Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition | Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Core

Sound Card: None(using onboard mb sound driver) System: Logitech Z333 | OS Windows 7, 64 Bit

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