Compressed Air?
 

Where can I get some cheap compressed air that's used to clean out computers? I prefer single cans but if the cheapest is in a bundle, then sure. Thanks.

Costco
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Probably won't find it cheaper anywhere else locally. And they're the big cans too, if I remember correctly.

theres one guy here on revscene that sells it. forgot his name thought

alrighty, thank you! :)

bundle at department store in states

i would try to vacuum it first..

if you are planning to use it for future, i would recommend investing into a electronic duster. i think they are 50$ or so

It's $4.99 for a 400g can this weekend at NCIX.
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don't stick a vacuum hose in the case.
They can create static electricity and damage the pc parts.

I use the air duster to blow out all the dust, and have a vacuum hose turned on,
ready to suck all the dust that shoots out.

Remember to wear a dust mask or something.
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xs cargo

I'm surprised why no one suggested an air compressor ?
something like this
Mastercraft 3-Gallon Compressor | Canadian Tire

not gonna fail/troll you kuz i feel nice today but.... did this really deserve its own thread

could you please explain the part about the static electricity? Would a portable vacuum on a rubber hose create static electricity? The hose is about a meter long.

http://electrostaticsolutions.blogsp...se-static.html

Every "how to clean your computer" article says not to do so because of the possibility of damaging components due to static electricity.
Sounds more like safety precaution though. I've personally done it before by accident or just laziness, and luckily, nothing went wrong.

But it's more effective to use an air duster to blow out the dust first.
A LOT of dust will shoot out into the air, so have a vaccuum nearby to suck up the dust once it's in the air.

You'll need concentrated air pressure to remove the dust that's trapped in tight areas like in the heatsink.
And areas that you cannot access, like inside the PSU. You'll be surprised how much dust will shoot out when you shoot some compressed air into the PSU fan.

Sticking a vaccuum inside your computer won't be strong enough or accurate enough to suck out the dust. You gotta blow it out first.

even dust have static charge already..anyways, i'm pretty sure not a lot of people use a wrist strap that is properly grounded working on their pc...vacuum up the large chunks ... or pick it up by hand and release satic that way...lol

i just vacuumed my pc yesterday
nothing happened :fuckthatshit:

but i agree about the compressed air, can't vacuum the power supply and heatsinks, just the loose dust around

i always vaccum...never had an issue with static electricity just make sure power plug has been off for a few minutes and don't work on carpets.

Chances of something happening is very low I'll admit.
Just like how no one really uses a grounded wrist strap.

But the main reason why I don't suggest sticking a vaccuum in the case is because I know it's not very effective.

The dust that actually affects "performance" in a PC will be the dust trapped in your heatsinks, where a vaccuum can't clean.

I guess the clumps of dust can be cleared with a vaccuum, but I never let my case build up with that much dust before I clean it... lol