removing dust in pc case

[terryZ]

i just replaced my graphics card and was surprised to see how much dust there was on the fans in my pc case. so, went to a number of places (amazon, microcenter, etc) to look for cleaning tools.

what i'm finding are little vacuums for cleaning the keyboard such as

https://www.amazon.com/Precision-Vac...Vacuum+Cleaner

and

https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Desk...g+tools+vacuum

i'm also finding simple brushes like this:

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Ele...62Q4AFEY37NMC7

do any of you think the vacuums would be safe to use inside the case? or should i rely on the brush approach? if so, can any of you suggest a specific "tool" for the job?

thanks in advance,

terry

[Midknyte]

Don't use vacuums inside the computer. They can create static and damage components. Use canned air instead.

http://www.howtogeek.com/57870/ask-h...-one-keyboard/

[Train]

Canned air as noted, 70% or better Alcohol and something like Q-tips for cleaning the fan blades.

I have lived where I had to clean up every 3 weeks. Seattle area it was.

[terryZ]

thanks, midknyte & train.

[bugspop1]

I know it's a little late now, but in future computers you may want to buy a Computer Case that has Intake Fan Filters.
My past two Cases have had Filters over the Intake Fans.
The First was a Super Flower SF-201-C (Champagne) Mid-Tower Case
The Second was a Cooler Master COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel Case.
I have tons of Cat Hair, Dog Hair and Dust in my house but rarely have any of them in my Computer Case.
You only need rinse the filters about once a month.

[terryZ]

nice to know. thanks, bugs.

[Shinma]

Popular among many: Metro ED500 DataVac

[terryZ]

thanks, shinma, but 500 watts & 3/4 horsepower seems like overkill to me. just sayin'.

i just bought a slender cleaning brush from amazon. i think it will be sufficient.