Title: I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: mr_roll on January 14, 2007, 16:10:53 PM
Post by: mr_roll on January 14, 2007, 16:10:53 PM
And my CPU is now running about 10degrees cooler!!
There was a lot of dust in it, from about 2, maybe 3, years of running it nearlly 24/7
There was a lot of dust in it, from about 2, maybe 3, years of running it nearlly 24/7
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Mongoose on January 15, 2007, 12:15:19 PM
Post by: Mongoose on January 15, 2007, 12:15:19 PM
reminds me of my days as a sunday techie in a local computer store.
The worst one I ever had was a mechanics computer. It ran the diagnostic thingys in the garage and was chock full of dust and oily grime.
IIRC it came in because it was crashing. I cleaned out the c**p, the CPU temp dropped about 20 degrees and she was happy as larry.
The worst one I ever had was a mechanics computer. It ran the diagnostic thingys in the garage and was chock full of dust and oily grime.
IIRC it came in because it was crashing. I cleaned out the c**p, the CPU temp dropped about 20 degrees and she was happy as larry.
Title: I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Poison_UK on January 15, 2007, 13:15:49 PM
Post by: Poison_UK on January 15, 2007, 13:15:49 PM
Worse work for me was a 60 a day smoker. Brought her PC to me to fit a modem and see about getting a upgrade of RAM also. I opened up the PC smelt the inside and handed it back. Pure Nicotine. Ive never smelt anything so bad in my life...
Title: I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: bear on January 15, 2007, 14:33:18 PM
Post by: bear on January 15, 2007, 14:33:18 PM
I once got an old compaq PII which had been used in McDonalds, must be much fat in the air there !!!
Title: I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Poison_UK on January 16, 2007, 00:26:55 AM
Post by: Poison_UK on January 16, 2007, 00:26:55 AM
There is actually. If you get a chance go onto the rough of a Mc.Donalds its amusing hahah :)
You can always tell when they are cleaning the grills as well on a cold day huge amount of steam comes flooding out of the Roof :D
You can always tell when they are cleaning the grills as well on a cold day huge amount of steam comes flooding out of the Roof :D
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: dogbert on January 16, 2007, 01:36:47 AM
Post by: dogbert on January 16, 2007, 01:36:47 AM
I started out working in PC sales store and one day Im asked to service a PC thats crashing and sometimes doesnt boot/
It was being used for calculating sizes & shapes in the cutting room of a carpet warehouse!
What I found inside was enough carpet fibre build-up to stuff a pillow! It wouldnt start sometimes becuase all the fans where totally clogged.
:o
It was being used for calculating sizes & shapes in the cutting room of a carpet warehouse!
What I found inside was enough carpet fibre build-up to stuff a pillow! It wouldnt start sometimes becuase all the fans where totally clogged.
:o
Title: I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: matt5cott on January 16, 2007, 12:20:09 PM
Post by: matt5cott on January 16, 2007, 12:20:09 PM
Quote from: Poison_UKWorse work for me was a 60 a day smoker. Brought her PC to me to fit a modem and see about getting a upgrade of RAM also. I opened up the PC smelt the inside and handed it back. Pure Nicotine. Ive never smelt anything so bad in my life...
Yes, ive had worse, at my old job we where upgrading pcs to Y2K compliancy for a lot of nightclubs in the area, needless to say they had been running 24/7 mostly, these had an indescribably strong smell of fags, and literally had huge like spiderwebby smoke/dust veins in there, totally covered inside, rank :puke:
Title: I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Mardoni on January 16, 2007, 12:33:05 PM
Post by: Mardoni on January 16, 2007, 12:33:05 PM
A lot of the PCs I end up getting my hands on are warehouse/stores based for an electrial wholesaler. Im amazed by the amount of dust in some of them.
I think the worst offender was an original shuttle that ws being used on the sales counter. It wouldnt boot; I opened it up and it was a solid brick of dust. 10mins with a compressor sorted it out :)
I think the worst offender was an original shuttle that ws being used on the sales counter. It wouldnt boot; I opened it up and it was a solid brick of dust. 10mins with a compressor sorted it out :)
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Beaker on January 16, 2007, 14:49:25 PM
Post by: Beaker on January 16, 2007, 14:49:25 PM
I smoke near my PC, so it does get grimy, but i do clean it every 6 months.
The worst I had was one from the sales counter of a DIY store, it was solid sawdust. They had removed the filters because "They Kept clogging up", i had put the filters in for a reason :\
The worst I had was one from the sales counter of a DIY store, it was solid sawdust. They had removed the filters because "They Kept clogging up", i had put the filters in for a reason :\
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: mr_roll on January 16, 2007, 18:34:10 PM
Post by: mr_roll on January 16, 2007, 18:34:10 PM
My PC has a nice look to it but has about as much cooling capabilty as a fire.
I have to keep the side of my case on or put my Tornado fan on.
I have to keep the side of my case on or put my Tornado fan on.
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Mongoose on January 16, 2007, 22:27:36 PM
Post by: Mongoose on January 16, 2007, 22:27:36 PM
Quote from: mr_rollI have to keep the side of my case on
is that not the generally accepted mode of operation?
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Pete on January 16, 2007, 22:55:15 PM
Post by: Pete on January 16, 2007, 22:55:15 PM
Ive done pcs in carpentry/bricklaying workshops, and theyre nasty but the worst ones are store-rooms - rat/mouse droppings.
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 17, 2007, 00:14:46 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on January 17, 2007, 00:14:46 AM
Quote from: MongooseQuote from: mr_rollI have to keep the side of my case on
is that not the generally accepted mode of operation?
Ive had the side panel of my case off for a few months now, refitted it just the other day actually. Im lazy though :lol: My PC is thick with dust and dead insects too, but im too lazy to clean it now its got so bad. Ill be upgrading in a few months anyway.
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: mr_roll on January 17, 2007, 22:13:43 PM
Post by: mr_roll on January 17, 2007, 22:13:43 PM
Quote from: MongooseQuote from: mr_rollI have to keep the side of my case on
is that not the generally accepted mode of operation?
Meant to say "off" not "on" :)
Title: I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: knighty on January 17, 2007, 23:10:59 PM
Post by: knighty on January 17, 2007, 23:10:59 PM
dust ? PAH ! PAH I SAY !
I remember having my computer submerged in oil at -30C when moisture inside the container would condense into water, sink to the bottom of the oil and freeze !
it was pretty nasty finding my HD frozen into a block of ice about an inch thick !
didnt kill it tho :)
itd been running 24/7 so Im guessing wasnt as cold as the rest, and must have had a covering of oil over it between itself and the ice ?
no matter really, i killed it a few months later when I ascendantly put 240v though it :D
I remember having my computer submerged in oil at -30C when moisture inside the container would condense into water, sink to the bottom of the oil and freeze !
it was pretty nasty finding my HD frozen into a block of ice about an inch thick !
didnt kill it tho :)
itd been running 24/7 so Im guessing wasnt as cold as the rest, and must have had a covering of oil over it between itself and the ice ?
no matter really, i killed it a few months later when I ascendantly put 240v though it :D
Title: Re:I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: elspuddy on February 11, 2007, 23:07:17 PM
Post by: elspuddy on February 11, 2007, 23:07:17 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne:lol: My PC is thick with dust and dead insects too, but im too lazy to clean it now its got so bad. Ill be upgrading in a few months anyway.
too right :P
Title: I just cleaned the dust from my computer...
Post by: Cheule on February 12, 2007, 06:23:42 AM
Post by: Cheule on February 12, 2007, 06:23:42 AM
Quote from: knightydust ? PAH ! PAH I SAY !
I remember having my computer submerged in oil at -30C when moisture inside the container would condense into water, sink to the bottom of the oil and freeze !
it was pretty nasty finding my HD frozen into a block of ice about an inch thick !
didnt kill it tho :)
itd been running 24/7 so Im guessing wasnt as cold as the rest, and must have had a covering of oil over it between itself and the ice ?
no matter really, i killed it a few months later when I ascendantly put 240v though it :D
Remind me never to let you near mine :D