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Thread ID: 102682 2009-08-28 03:19:00 My warning to NZ: When your stuff stops working / intermittent this summer Chilling_Silence (9) Press F1
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804948 2009-08-28 05:17:00 I try not to be judgmental about these things, but Jeez . . . . . :eek:

:lol: :lol: :yuck:
wratterus (105)
804949 2009-08-28 05:25:00 Yeah dust / hair builds up so quick, even on laptops .... :-/ Chilling_Silence (9)
804950 2009-08-28 06:55:00 Re: can of compressed air won't set you back much, $30 from DSE

Recently got a can from Mega Mitre 10 in Nelson for just under $11. In the tools/compressors dept.
Scouse (83)
804951 2009-08-28 07:17:00 My Better half brought me one of those "Home user" compressors from Mitre10 about 4 years ago for around $150.00. Similar to this one (www.mitre10.co.nz)

I put on an air filter, turned the pressure down - works a treat. Turn it on, throw the air hose out the workshop window- take the PC out side - by that time its got enough air built up to blow out the crap.
wainuitech (129)
804952 2009-08-28 07:58:00 Are those compressed air cans one time use only? convair (13650)
804953 2009-08-28 08:33:00 Are those compressed air cans one time use only?

No but as with any other pressurized can (Fly spray for example) it will run out after it has been used for a while
CliveM (6007)
804954 2009-08-28 08:39:00 Re use of can. Mine has lasted some time. I use it to blast dust and fine shavings out of small wood-turnings - saves starting the compressor up with its ensuing racket. Scouse (83)
804955 2009-08-28 09:30:00 I used to use my fathers air compressor when I lived at home, a little *too* powerful, but very quick n easy! Chilling_Silence (9)
804956 2009-08-28 12:07:00 PC Blowjobs? Muy interesting :p beeswax34 (63)
804957 2009-08-28 22:50:00 Well I usually do a complete overhaul of my boxes this time of the year .

I remove everything out of the case and clean it thoroughly .

Remove the heatsinks/fans for the CPU as well as any other fans in the tower and give them a good once over, with compressed air .

Since I started doing this I haven't had too many instances where the fans are going hard out to keep the temps down .

Another thing I do is switch the PC's off when not in use . . . espeically during the day, when I'm at work .

This year's gonna be an experience as it will be the 1st time I'm going to be cleaning out my server . . . she's a good 60-70cm in height, dual PSU's, 7 hard drives . . . what fun I can't wait .

Thanks for the advise Chill . . .

I've just recently acquired a server rack which I hope to install downstairs in the basement . . . also planning to install my 3550 Catalyst switch and Catalyst 2600 router . If all goes well, I will be cabling the entire house with UTP so that you can hook in to the network from any room in the house . . . will also save heaps of space and minimise the clutter .

Cheers,
chiefnz (545)
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