Author Topic: Clean the inside of your computer... (Read 25032 times)

Broni · « **on:** March 04, 2009, 11:50:57 AM »

We surely often recommend cleaning the inside of the computer case to solve various problems.
I have to admit to being one of the helpers, who may get lazy about that important part of computer maintenance.
When I bought this Vista desktop year, and a half ago, the temperatures were pretty constant at about 19C-20C (while idle with maybe couple of windows open).
Then, pretty much recently those temps started to rise, and recently they were floating from upper 20s to even low 40s.
Finally, I opened the case today, and obviously there was a lot of dust inside.
Honestly, I was surprised how bad it was. I have a carpet, but the computer case is elevated couple of feet, so I really didn't expect that much.
Mostly fans, and around them.
Video card fan wasn't that bad, since it's pretty much open, but the CPU fan was really bad, and since it works in a box sitting on CPU heatsink, the heatsink was packed with dirt.
I cleaned everything well, and....as of now, with Firefox, and Thunderbird windows open, the temperature is listed as 14C-15C!
On average, 20 degrees cooler!
I'm pretty sure, my CPU feels pretty happy.

Spring cleaning time, people

pantherman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:11:07 PM »

As a non expert I will support that! Took the case of my pc and it was a jungle of dirt in there! All cleaned now, but if I left it much longer I think I would have needed a machete! Must make it a monthly job now.

Computer Hope Admin · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:26:36 PM »

For those who stumble across this thread and are looking for help or information on cleaning their computer it can be found on the below link.

http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm

Broni · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:30:00 PM »

Very nice link

One suggestion....

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* User who does not smoke and has no pets - Clean the computer every five months.
* User who does not smoke and has pets - Clean the computer every four months.
* User who smokes but has no pets - Clean the computer every three months.
* User who smokes and has pets - Clean the computer every two months.
* Business with clean office environment - Clean the computers every five months.
* Business with clean office environment; however, multiple users use each computer - Clean the computer every three months.
* Business that is a factory environment or allows smoking - Clean the computer every two months.
* School computers with young adult users - Clean the computer every three months.
* School computers with pre-teen users - Clean the computer every month. In some cases, this may need to be weekly or daily.

I'd include carpet factor...

harry 48 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2009, 04:20:29 PM »

how do you know what the temperature is , i have only cleaned it twice in 4 years , harry

Broni · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2009, 04:56:24 PM »

To check the temps:
- Speedfan - http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
- Everest - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Glitch · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2009, 05:10:29 PM »

I found a very good blog on this topic. I thought it should be mentioned, especially within this thread.

For a good read: http://www.mariovaldez.net/webapps/blog/2006/07/16/the-dust-free-computer/

Broni · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2009, 05:29:47 PM »

Good read

patio · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2009, 05:43:11 PM »

Broni · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2009, 05:48:37 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hse9wOZg-w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlxXahwHRhc

harry 48 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2009, 02:09:06 PM »

i might try they way patio has shown on his post

thanks broni , temp 1 = 39c
temp 2 = 38c
hdo = 33c
temp 1 = 24c

all blue arrows are pointing down , harry

Computer Hope Admin · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2009, 05:03:10 PM »

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... I'd include carpet factor...

I've updated the cleaning page with a new fancy table that helps calculate how often you should clean your computer. Because really there were a lot of different factors that were missing from the original list. Enjoy.

nalee · « **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:16:23 AM »

To add to all this info, and I'm sure its in the many manuals and what not posted, but make sure the inside is set up correctly and free of clutter meaning if you have added anything or if power supply cables are blocking the air flow thru the machine that could be a factor in time also, and make sure everything is seated correctly. Thats my two cents

soybean · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2009, 02:55:35 PM »

Quote from: Broni on March 04, 2009, 11:50:57 AM

I cleaned everything well, and....as of now, with Firefox, and Thunderbird windows open, the temperature is listed as 14C-15C!

Those temps really make no sense. They equate to 57.2F to 59F. Do you keep your computer in a walk-in freezer, or use an A/C system to keep room temps down around 50F? If not, then those temps just make no sense.

harry 48 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2009, 03:12:08 PM »

soybean what about my temps just above your post , harry 48

patio · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2009, 03:20:02 PM »

Those temps are in good shape Harry...

soybean · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2009, 03:23:10 PM »

Quote from: patio on March 07, 2009, 03:20:02 PM

Those temps are in good shape Harry...

That's just what I was going to say.

patio · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2009, 03:28:20 PM »

Ooops sorry Soybean...
Didn't see you online.

soybean · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2009, 03:32:30 PM »

No problem, patio. Good to have a second opinion.

harry 48 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2009, 03:48:54 PM »

thank you both for your answers , good to know that , harry

Broni · « **Reply #20 on:** March 07, 2009, 08:15:51 PM »

Well, they were like this for couple of days, no AC, no freezer. After couple of days, they went up to 17-18C. When I originally bought it, temps stayed at 19-20C, so I don't know. I'm not a hardware guy, but I used SpeedFan, Everest Ultimate, and RightMark CPU Clock. All of them say vary same thing.
You tell me.
Right now, FF, TB, Windows Explorer open - 16C.

mr tee · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:59:00 AM »

Quote from: harry 48 on March 04, 2009, 04:20:29 PM

how do you know what the temperature is , i have only cleaned it twice in 4 years , harry
its all the bios setup at startup

mr tee · « **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:17:08 AM »

hi harry one other option to try! type in the search box above ch000192 this will allow you to enter your computers bios just follow the tips! good luck!

harry 48 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2009, 03:28:35 PM »

thanks mr tee , but why would i want to change my pc set up when all is fine , harry

mr tee · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:11:08 AM »

future reference..maybe.

harry 48 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:33:05 PM »

ok ta

nadav224 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 01, 2009, 11:24:04 AM »

Anyone know a good program for checking fan temperature?

harry 48 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 01, 2009, 12:51:37 PM »

broni's reply no.5 on this topic page , harry

DA8686 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 10, 2009, 12:07:08 PM »

Thanks for the tip. I haven't cleaned mine in quite a while. I may have to do that to cool things off.

harry 48 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 10, 2009, 12:16:59 PM »

hi da8686 , you willl see quote below

Quote from: harry 48 on March 04, 2009, 04:20:29 PM
how do you know what the temperature is , i have only cleaned it twice in 4 years , harry

DA8686 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 10, 2009, 01:48:27 PM »

Quote from: harry 48 on April 10, 2009, 12:16:59 PM

hi da8686 , you willl see quote below

Quote from: harry 48 on March 04, 2009, 04:20:29 PM
how do you know what the temperature is , i have only cleaned it twice in 4 years , harry

Hey,

You can download software to do this. I have used CoreTemp (http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/) and it seems to work well.

Broni · « **Reply #31 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:07:51 PM »

I just tried CoreTemp, and I hate to say, the readings were totally off mark by a whole TWENTY degrees.
While Everest, SpeedFan, and CPU RightMark read 22-23C, CoreTemp reads 43-44C!

DA8686 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:55:47 PM »

Quote from: Broni on April 10, 2009, 02:07:51 PM

I just tried CoreTemp, and I hate to say, the readings were totally off mark by a whole TWENTY degrees.
While Everest, SpeedFan, and CPU RightMark read 22-23C, CoreTemp reads 43-44C!

Thanks Broni. I have used SpeedFan as well. I have not had problems with coretemp, but if you have, he should probably use speedfan since that is a good program too.

Broni · « **Reply #33 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:59:54 PM »

It's interesting. I'll try it on my laptop, and see what happens.

DA8686 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:02:15 PM »

I am interested to see the results.

Broni · « **Reply #35 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:04:17 PM »

Same thing on my laptop.
Everest, SpeedFan - 43C, CoreTemp - 63C.......20 degrees difference.

DA8686 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:05:20 PM »

Interesting. I will have to try it again. I am pretty sure I wasn't checking them both at the same time and comparing.

Broni · « **Reply #37 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:07:26 PM »

I'll be curious to see, too.

Helpmeh · « **Reply #38 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:43:58 PM »

My fan is running at 100% and it's SOOO loud, and my stats are:
GPU: 51c
Temp1: 41c
Temp2: 52c
HD0: 34c
Temp1: 44c
Core: 52c
Ambient: 0c
Fan1: 0rmp
Fan2: 4116rpm
VCORE: 1.34V
+3.3v: 3.01v
+5v: 5.05v
+12v: 11.61v
-12v: -12.28v
-5v:4.55v
+5VSB: 5.54 v
VBAT: 3.09
HDO: 97%
CPU0: 3.0%
CPU1: 1.6%
Freq.: 2803 MHz

Is this bad??? My computer is pretty old...

Broni · « **Reply #39 on:** April 10, 2009, 04:53:43 PM »

Is it desktop?
What is the processor there (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)?

Helpmeh · « **Reply #40 on:** April 10, 2009, 05:01:36 PM »

Quote from: Broni on April 10, 2009, 04:53:43 PM

Is it desktop?
What is the processor there (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)?

Yes.
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4PU 2.8GHx
2.8GHz, 512 MB of RAM DDR (original type)
also, NVidia GeForce 7300 GT 512MB DDR2 RAM.

Broni · « **Reply #41 on:** April 10, 2009, 05:31:07 PM »

The max temp for this particular processor is listed at 75C.
52C for idle desktop is rather high.
Did you clean inside, check on fans?

Helpmeh · « **Reply #42 on:** April 10, 2009, 05:34:30 PM »

Quote from: Broni on April 10, 2009, 05:31:07 PM

The max temp for this particular processor is listed at 75C.
52C for idle desktop is rather high.
Did you clean inside, check on fans?

It was cleaned...about 2 months ago...when I got my video card installed.

Broni · « **Reply #43 on:** April 10, 2009, 05:37:52 PM »

Open the case, and point household fan toward the open case. See, if the temperatures will go down.

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