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xp-90 dust build-up

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theMan

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i just cleaned out all the dust from my xp90. i just used a vacuum. but, there was a ton of dust caked onto the heatpipe where it enters the fins at the top. it couldnt get it out. it was coating it. i was wondering if this could reduce performance.
 
well, i put it in, and its sort of hard to judge, because of the fluctuating room temps with a/c and stuff. but, temps went from 39c idle to 33c idle. when i first got it, it idled at 31c but that was in the winter. so im just not going to worry about it. a toothpick would work, but the stuff was like glued on there, and it would only make a scratch. the next time i take it out ill try something else. thanks.
 
Originally posted by: theman
i just cleaned out all the dust from my xp90. i just used a vacuum. but, there was a ton of dust caked onto the heatpipe where it enters the fins at the top. it couldnt get it out. it was coating it. i was wondering if this could reduce performance.
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Yes, dust reduces the performance of HS's quite well. As others said, compressed air is your best bet.
 
alright, i should use that on my video card too. the thing is idle at like 56C. i bet its full of dust.
 
Originally posted by: theman
alright, i should use that on my video card too. the thing is idle at like 56C. i bet its full of dust.
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I wouldnt use compressed air in the delicate GPU fan.

It often breaks them.. I just vacuum it out what i can, and scrape away (and remove) the caked in stuff.
 
Do you guys keep your case on carpet? I keep mine on a solid surface which I clean often in order to minimize dust build-up. IMO prevention is the best approach.
 
i keep mine on a desk. this was the first time i cleaned it out, and thats like 8 months, but there wasnt very much. i have a filter on my intake fan, so that helps.
 
Originally posted by: theman
case that self cleans the entire computer on schedule?
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For the win! 😛

My comp is kinda big and doesn't fit on my desk so I keep it on a small table next to the desk.
 
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