How to make my pc case fan push dust out of my pc ?

[Nexures]

should i buy some special pc case fan thats specifically designed to suck air out of pc (if it even exists lol) or should i just switch side of a fan?

also, a case fan of 1000-1200 rpm good enough for sucking the air out?

[SilentHorizon]

I don't understand what you mean, because you just flip the fan to make it either intake or exaust.

You can buy dust filters for your pc.

[Mattio]

You don't need any special fans, though there are lots of types you are better off just flipping it.
I personally keep a positive pressure, it's recommended for preventing dust build up. Positive being more air intake than exhaust, though you do want at least one exhaust to get rid of the heat.
It'll really depend on your own circumstances though, for me my PC is on my desk, I barely get dust and clean once every 3ish months though it's not really needed.
And 1200 RPM will be fine.

[Nexures]

HBZK100 eredeti hozzászólása:

I don't understand what you mean, because you just flip the fan to make it either intake or exaust.

You can buy dust filters for your pc.

dust filters block the airflow

[Nexures]

Mattio eredeti hozzászólása:

You don't need any special fans, though there are lots of types you are better off just flipping it.
I personally keep a positive pressure, it's recommended for preventing dust build up. Positive being more air intake than exhaust, though you do want at least one exhaust to get rid of the heat.
It'll really depend on your own circumstances though, for me my PC is on my desk, I barely get dust and clean once every 3ish months though it's not really needed.
And 1200 RPM will be fine.

yeah mines on the desk as well but theres ♥♥♥♥ loads of dust for some reason ;/


thx mate

[Air]

Nexures eredeti hozzászólása:

HBZK100 eredeti hozzászólása:

I don't understand what you mean, because you just flip the fan to make it either intake or exaust.

You can buy dust filters for your pc.

dust filters block the airflow

Barely. If you have more air flowing into your computer as it is, dust filters shouldn't cause harm to your PC.

[Nexures]

i dont know if we're talking about the same thing. if you have case fans, and you block the holes with a filter it will damage the fans. youll literally choke them

[mao_dze_dun]

My advice - clean the room regularly and clean your case often enough. No matter what you do dust will go in there.

[Nexures]

yeah thats the mistake i made, having a pc in my room. i shouldve set everything up in a seperate, furniture-less room. 90% dust free environment


but the only things i can clean are the psu fan,cpu fan, and the overall dust-everywhere spots....

[_I_]

Nexures eredeti hozzászólása:

HBZK100 eredeti hozzászólása:

I don't understand what you mean, because you just flip the fan to make it either intake or exaust.

You can buy dust filters for your pc.

dust filters block the airflow

no
filters do reduce airflow, but good filters will not

[Azza ☠]

Grab a can of compressed air (you can purchase at most computer stores) and spray the dust out and off the fan blades.

Certain PC cases have removable dust filters, they simply sit in front of the fans and you can easily slide them out to give a wipe down or even wash. This helps prevent dust from getting into the system in the first place. You have to remember to clean them once in a while, or they can prevent some airflow due to the dust build up on them.

Depending on your fan setup, you might have negative or positive pressure inside the case. Positive = Having more intake fans than outtake, this results in the air being forced out, but more dust sucked in. If you have good filters, then most of this dust is caught. Negative = More exhaust fans than intake, sucking the hot air and dust out, normally better for cooling but gets that air from gaps in the case, pulling in dust from other places where no filters are found. This depends on your case and preferences. Just understand hot air rises, at least one front intake fan near the bottom and exhaust high-rear is recommended. Neutral = Same no of intake or exhaust, is actual not as recommended as dead air zones in the pc could occur.

Vacuum out the room once in a while and wipe down the desk, etc - removing excess dust from the room.

Have the PC off the floor, raised on a platform and away from walls.

[_I_]

if the case has dust filters over the inteake areas, positive case pressure (more intake fans vs exhaust fans) will help reduce dust buildup in the case

but preventing dust is impossible

best solutions are good dust filters and regular cleaning

[Nexures]

Azza ☠ eredeti hozzászólása:

Grab a can of compressed air (you can purchase at most computer stores) and spray the dust out and off the fan blades.

Certain PC cases have removable dust filters, they simply sit in front of the fans and you can easily slide them out to give a wipe down or even wash. This helps prevent dust from getting into the system in the first place. You have to remember to clean them once in a while, or they can prevent some airflow due to the dust build up on them.

Depending on your fan setup, you might have negative or positive pressure inside the case. Positive = Having more intake fans than outtake, this results in the air being forced out, but more dust sucked in. If you have good filters, then most of this dust is caught. Negative = More exhaust fans than intake, sucking the hot air and dust out, normally better for cooling but gets that air from gaps in the case, pulling in dust from other places where no filters are found. This depends on your case and preferences. Just understand hot air rises, at least one front intake fan near the bottom and exhaust high-rear is recommended. Neutral = Same no of intake or exhaust, is actual not as recommended as dead air zones in the pc could occur.

Vacuum out the room once in a while and wipe down the desk, etc - removing excess dust from the room.

Have the PC off the floor, raised on a platform and away from walls.

_I_ eredeti hozzászólása:

if the case has dust filters over the inteake areas, positive case pressure (more intake fans vs exhaust fans) will help reduce dust buildup in the case

but preventing dust is impossible

best solutions are good dust filters and regular cleaning

https://www.dabs.ie/products/best-value-k2-gamer-case-and-120mm-red-fan-usb-3-0-and-500w-alpine-psu-8PLG.html

this is my case. it has a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ fan on the front, behind a filter(came with the case). 2 spots for 2 case fans (all 3 are 12 cm) and one on the back which is 8cm

2 case fans ive bought, one being 2400 rpm and the other like 1200 rpm. Both are on the side, and both blow the air INTO my pc. The fan at the front also blows air into my pc, although its so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ bad i might actually take it out. Literally, i put my hand really close to the fan and i didnt feel anything) Nothing at the back.

therefore i have the "positive" fan setup.


So what should i do? im sort of new to pc gaming, and i never thought that it takes so much effort to keep my pc clean.
Obviously i clean my room regularly, along with my desk. My pc is right beside my monitor on the desk as well, away from the floor.

i dont have any filters though. ive been advised by a lot of ppl not to get any filters as they only make things worse


So aside from the things ive done, what else should i do to preserve my pc ?



Also, maybe as a side question... the usual temperatures for my cpu or gpu and even motherboard when i play games are always 60-75. Should i maybe buy a proper cpu cooler? because im using a default one

[_I_]

top mount psu will make it a hotbox no matter what you do

hot air rises, and the cpu will be right under the psu

id look into a new case, and power supply if your using the alpine 500w
there is a reason its £12 new
passive pfc, no 80+ rating, and may have other missing protections

[Nexures]

oh no. i didnt even get that ♥♥♥♥♥♥ psu. ive bought a much, much better one: https://www.dabs.ie/products/corsair-600-watt-builder-series-cx-600-modular-power-supply-8GFV.html

[_I_]

cx600m is good, with working protections

still look into a better case tho
look for bottom mount psu, top fans, usb 3.0 ports