Solutions for keeping computer room clean so dust doesnt get all over my stuff?

[arod]

Anybody know how well those hepa air filter devices actually filter out dust.... Im not allergic to anything (that I know of) but dust in my room is horrible, its caked up after a weeks use and I am painting it since I was able to clean it well I was looking for something to combat the dust in my room but wasnt sure if the hepa filter devices work well for dust or are the more for allergens and such.... I would like to buy as small of a device as possble and as cheaply as possible....

One Im looking at

 

[techfuzz]

The model you indicated is quite small and will only handle a certain sized room probably something like 10'x10'. HEPA filters are quite expensive to replace and normally they need to be replaced at least every 6 months. I have 2 monster sized HEPA filters (the $500 each variety) in my apartment that require a good cleaning and filter replacement every 3 months. One is in my bedroom because we have a cat and I'm semi-allergic to him. The other is in the living room and can barely keep up with the 25'x10' room size. They do a good job at cleaning the air of dust and debris, but your computers are still going to suck that stuff in via the case fans no matter how many filters you put in the room.

techfuzz

 

[arod]

i know, my new case will do some of the filering (lain li) and my room is 10x12 so its technically about the right size so I dont see that as being a problem.

 

[techfuzz]

Originally posted by: arod
i know, my new case will do some of the filering (lain li) and my room is 10x12 so its technically about the right size so I dont see that as being a problem.

The case might stop some of the bigger pieces, but it isn't going to stop the small dust. You could always go with some drier sheets in front of the case fans to catch that dust the tries to get through, but the filters on cases typically won't stop the small dust.

techfuzz

 

[Neurofreeze]

You could always, you know... keep your house, especially that room, clean. And don't use some stupid feather duster.

 

[SneakyStuff]

Vaccum cleaners have made great strides throughout the years, nothing will take the place of a good cleaning and dusting

 

[arod]

Originally posted by: Neurofreeze
You could always, you know... keep your house, especially that room, clean. And don't use some stupid feather duster.

I clean my desk and such once a week.... doesnt help. This is an older house.

 

[Cerb]

1. Get a good filter for the AC. A small filter like the one you're looking at can be good in addition to this.
2. Vacuum as much dust as possible, even if you don't have a central vac (bag vacs tend to spit dust out, capturing only the biggest).
3. Keep PCs off the floor. Floor = dusty, table = less dusty.
5. Use good HS(F)s. I have a SK-7 (the AX-7 doesn't collect dust much) that is covered on all sides. But a L1A still keeps it all pretty cool. The Dynatron and Coolermaster HSFs, like what retail XPs use, would get very dusty and get way too hot (unstable PC). Zalman radial flowers, most any TR heatsink, etc. will get hotter, but it won't become a dire problem every month or so, like it can with some. It's not good to leave it that way forever, and I'm going to get mine cleaned off in a week or so, but it helps, since keeping the CPU and GPU heatsinks clean is a real PITA.

 

[brigden]

Have you got carpet in your room? If not, you could have carpet installed and that'll trap a lot dust.

 

[paladiin]

I have that exact air filter (purchased from Wal-Mart as well). While it's not going to make up for not keeping your room clean, it does a decent job for a single room. I got mine to help with some pretty bad allergies I had at the beginning of the spring and I noticed it did a fairly good job. While there would be a little dust once in a while, it noticeably reduced the amount of dust in the room before I had it. It did also reduce the amount of dust I would get inside my computer (I use a 120mm fan on the side of my case). However, I did run it at the high setting continuously so it does add some noise to the room. I didn't think the "quiet" setting did a great job at filtering enough air in the room.

Interestingly enough, I had it unplugged for several weeks as I've packed to move, and it did get dusty on the top, which never happened in the several months I've had it before while it was on.

For the price, I was pleased. Don't expect it to do what high-end expensive filters can do, but for what it's made for (single room filtration for $30) it does a decent job.