an all out cleaning...

[legoalex2000]

i just wonder you lot a few things.

i just did a full cleaning of my computer of dust and grime. I forgot to buy heat paste, so i skipped that part. how often do you clean out your computers?

also in the same light, [other than fan speed reduction] how does dust affect comptuer usage?

Ramos

[cheesegrater]

I never clean it anymore.

[NicksFXHouse]

i just wonder you lot a few things.

i just did a full cleaning of my computer of dust and grime. I forgot to buy heat paste, so i skipped that part. how often do you clean out your computers?

also in the same light, [other than fan speed reduction] how does dust affect comptuer usage?

Ramos

With my tower(s) airflow design and electronically controlled and cleaned house air system, once a year just to take the layer of micro dust off the components.

I never replace thermal paste unless I change the heatsink.

[cheesegrater]

Why would you replace the thermal paste?

[legoalex2000]

Why would you replace the thermal paste?

for experimental purposes i took out the processor about 3-4 times. the heat paste is a bit useless now that there is air trapped in it. a nice new layer will do.

im not like some who replace their paste every three months, not to mention i don't overclock (soon to change. plans for new mobo and cpu)

Ramos

[ctjoyce]

I full out clean my tower every three months (I get board). As for thermalpaste, every three years for the CPU / GPU, and every three months for the nBridge. Just keeps everything covered and fresh.

Cheers
Cameron

[cheesegrater]

If you don't take off the heatsink why would you replace thermal paste? You guys are nuts.

[ctjoyce]

If you don't take off the heatsink why would you replace thermal paste? You guys are nuts.

Because when you run a clock like mine, you tend to burn your nBridge.

Cheers
Cameron