So much dust in and on my computer case, clean it ??

**Formula1** · 09-30-2005, 01:56 AM

Today i received a BSOD from windows stating that it encountered a problem with ati2dvag... So i turned off my computer, and then decided to look inside my computer (i hadn't opened it in the last 3-4 months). I noticed so much dust inside it , on the fans,in the heat sink, and video card. My main question is that, does anyone know a recommended item i could use to clean the dust off, and uh,.... could the dust in the computer be the cause of the BSOD? thanks in advanced...

**Spicker** · 09-30-2005, 01:59 AM

Originally Posted by Formula1

Today i received a BSOD from windows stating that it encountered a problem with ati2dvag... So i turned off my computer, and then decided to look inside my computer (i hadn't opened it in the last 3-4 months). I noticed so much dust inside it , on the fans,in the heat sink, and video card. My main question is that, does anyone know a recommended item i could use to clean the dust off, and uh,.... could the dust in the computer be the cause of the BSOD? thanks in advanced...

what did the blue screen say...?

get those canned air cleaner thingies...

i havent opened my case for a loooooong time and now theres spidewebs inside

gsky · 09-30-2005, 02:18 AM

i use an electric air pump, you know the kind used to blow up mattresses, and when it really needs a cleaning i use an air compressor or them canned air thingy's in a pinch...

**clocker** · 09-30-2005, 03:55 AM

A quick Google search brought up all sorts of problems with that specific .dll ( a part of the ATI display driver adaptor).
Reinstalling chipset/video drivers with the latest versions might help.

**DarthInsinuate** · 09-30-2005, 08:43 AM

i clean my computer using a paintbrush and a vacuum cleaner

it's worth dusting out the case once in a while, last time i cleaned i think my temperatures went down something like 8ºC, or thats just hyperbole

**Gripper** · 09-30-2005, 08:46 AM

I use a small art brush(natrual fibres) to gently clean the dust from the heatsink/fan arrangement,When I used canned air I was getting moisture in the airstream.
Then I use my vaccum cleaner to carefully suck the dust from the bottom of the casing,just make sure not to get to near the m/b with the nozzle.

**twisterX** · 10-01-2005, 04:37 AM

you could use those canned air things but i find them expensive. They sell like for 5 bucks at walmart.

I use a straw and blow to a certian spot and it works very well.