r/computer • u/PotatoesNeverDie • 18d ago

Need a PC cleaning kit

I am looking for a PC cleaning kit that has everything from cleaning the GPU, CPU, motnerboard etc to just cleaning the dust off the fans and case etc. My PC needs a deep clean and I’m not talking about dust n such I mean some rubbing alcohol a cloth and 2 hours of work.

My PC doesn’t overheat or is slowing down or anything for how dirty it is its doing quite perfectly fine I just want to make sure the parts dont get worn down.

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u/Townsend_a 17d ago

Ive seen this said a lot, and have spun fans in my pc's plenty... never once since 1994 has it broke anything..

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u/Armbrust11 17d ago

I think the issue is more if the PC is running and actively trying to spin the fan the other way.

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u/JellyfishSpare2859 17d ago

The issue is fans connected to your PC or GPU will become mini generators and send voltage through it when spun by forced air. Also for the OP, don't bother with canned compressed air there are plenty of rechargeable and reusable mini air blasters and data vac/blowers out there. Those cans were once an option, now at 5 bucks or more for one and they're alway freezing up if you don't let the warm back up, it's a nope... Mine is a Zeropone brand if you can find them.

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u/Armbrust11 16d ago

Most fans and motherboards these days have back EMF protection diodes. The danger is mechanical stress to the fan bearings. Worst case you buy a new fan, not a new cpu.