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Should I regularly clean my pc parts?

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New to using a desktop and I was wondering if i should buy a dust air cleaner can to clean out my parts? How regularly should I clean my parts?

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Never, except the fans when they are too dirty. And be careful!
I’ve never done it, and my desktop now is 8 years old.

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For me it’s about 2 year intervals when I see the vents and heatsinks are getting a little clogged.
I don’t set a schedule.

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Hi, hopkieb27
Yes, it’s a good idea to clean your PC parts regularly. Dust buildup can block airflow, cause overheating, and impact performance. Aim to clean it every 3-6 months, especially around fans, the CPU cooler, and the power supply. Just be sure to turn off and unplug your PC before cleaning.

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Short answer yes. But I have only cleaned my desktop once in 2 years and it is currently running fine, of course the fans are dusty but I haven’t noticed any noticable changes. However the less dust, the less chance you are to encountering an issue.

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