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The Official PC building thread -3rd Edition
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Any Flaming Results in a Temp Ban or Worse. Your Choice!!!
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20. October 2009 @ 03:25 |
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20. October 2009 @ 04:20 |
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LOL Russ! My step dad shops there all the time. He knows exactly where it is. In fact we have 2 compressors. The type I was thinking about though is small enough to be mobile and not much (IF) louder than a vacuum. Basically something I can plug in near the computer and blow it out. I suppose thats just not the wisest idea though. Then the dust goes all over the place then. Better outside then IN LOL! So as long as I hold the compressor hoses 1.5 - 2ft away from the electrical components, I should be fine. I think I might just do that this coming weekend. No doubt its at least a little dusty in there. And the PSU is probably the worst, eh Estuansis LOL! ;)
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20. October 2009 @ 05:06 |
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Originally posted by omegaman7:
LOL Russ! My step dad shops there all the time. He knows exactly where it is. In fact we have 2 compressors. The type I was thinking about though is small enough to be mobile and not much (IF) louder than a vacuum. Basically something I can plug in near the computer and blow it out. I suppose thats just not the wisest idea though. Then the dust goes all over the place then. Better outside then IN LOL! So as long as I hold the compressor hoses 1.5 - 2ft away from the electrical components, I should be fine. I think I might just do that this coming weekend. No doubt its at least a little dusty in there. And the PSU is probably the worst, eh Estuansis LOL! ;)
Oman7,
I hate to tell you this, but don't be such a fraidy Cat with the air hose. A little common sense is all it takes. Electrically there's no problem. I suggested that one becase I use mine all the time at the office for running handpieces and an air syringe. I'll see if I can dig you up one of those. It makes blowing out the computer an easy job. Much easier to move around inside a computer than an air nozzle on a blow gun, and much easier to control the flow of air. Connects to a standard 1/8" Barb fitting. I should have a few of them at work! I'll check and let you know!
EDIT: I also suggested the one I have because ours is six years old, and still runs like new. it's small enough and versatile enough to be used for just about anything. With the built in handle that's part of the compressor frame you just carry it like a suitcase. The type you are talking about are oil-less, and are a poor value. They don't last either!
Russ
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20. October 2009 @ 07:24 |
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Omeg Russ is right on the money, it's mainly just common sense, actually I thought I was gonna get my butt reemed here for even suggesting using compressors, you won't find one article anywhere that will tell you to use a compressor, they even warn you against it, is it a sure 100% sure thing that nothing bad will ever happen of course not, but as I said common sense goes a long way.
I feel your concern about the bucks, if your a young man as I think you are and still with your parents than your probably on what's called a fixed income, I know I was there, than when you become an old fart and on social security your right back on being on a fixed income again so you definatly need to watch your money again.
From what I spent on those damn cannisters I could have bought that compressor Russ suggested twice, I've had a big one at home for years just never had the balls to use it because everybody says you can't till one day I had enough of those worthless cannisters as I call them and gave it a shot and never looked back. So in the long run you are saving money especially if you like to clean your PC's often.
When I first started using my compressor I was using the regular air nozzle which worked great, than as I was at my mechanics place one day and I noticed he had a couple PC's layed out in the garage I asked him what are you doing repair? he said no I'm cleaning them, than he pulled out that nozzle Russ was talking about, it's small in diameter 1/8 inch brass tube about 8 inches long, I noticed he emptied his tank by unscrewing the plug on the bottem which gets rid of most of the moister, man did that thing blow some air, and yes the PSU you would not believe what comes out of there balls of dirt the cannistors can't ever touch.
I bought one of those nozzles the very next day, what's funny is I bought it at the Harborfreight store at Franklin Mills not far from me as Russ pointed out, several years ago, so yes have been saving bucks that way, and with that nozzle you don't clean inside of course, you clean outside or the garage because that thing really blows, and last of course common sense.
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20. October 2009 @ 09:13 |
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Having tried an air can, I'm paranoid about the amount of moisture that comes out, so I'm avoiding them for now. A compressor would be handy, but frankly for the very (and I mean very) occasional use, I couldn't justify £20 of expense, let alone what compressors really cost. With all my PCs filtered to some degree, not living in a particularly dusty area with no pets or smokers nearby, while I can see airblasting beneficial for others, for me it just isn't worth it.
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20. October 2009 @ 09:30 |
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Finally got around to placing the order for my WD1001FALS and WD15EADS, and it's just as well I did it when I did - the WD1001FALS is now discontinued in the UK. Those in other countries may wish to put their purchases in sooner rather than later before they all disappear! As of yet I'm not sure what the drive is being replaced with.
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20. October 2009 @ 11:43 |
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Perhaps its 2Tb counterpart is replacing the FALS 1Tb drive. Or perhaps SSD will take over sooner than we think. If they give us more affordable prices come christmas time, more people will buy them. If they at least TRY to bring the prices down, people like me can support the technology buying it...
Are you listening Intel LOL!
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20. October 2009 @ 17:01 |
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are you all saying that its better to use a air compressor than the can air? it sure would save me some money in the long run.
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20. October 2009 @ 17:06 |
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Indeed! I go through the 5$ cans of air like they're nothing. I don't like blowing on my blank discs for fear of spitting on them. And obviously one can of air won't blow my entire HAF 932 clean LOL! I'll be using a compressor for my towers at least...
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20. October 2009 @ 17:13 |
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I never have and never will spend money on something that comes out of the sky (that goes for bottled water too but i digress). I have used other peoples' compressed air cans before and if used carefully they're great but i just can't and won't justify paying for air.
But that's just me :) i prefer the old fashioned job of using long thin brushes and dusters personally. Inefficient maybe but cleans enough for me. I used a 'Henry' vacuum to clean the (Dual Core AMD) kids' pc a few weeks back, it was shutting down every 20 mins, it had more dust in it than i'd seen in ten year old pc's, Henry put paid to that, along with a long thin brush and said duster.
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20. October 2009 @ 17:13 |
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@OM7
yeah i know right. The can air just doesn't last long enough. Thats why i am trying to find out about the compressor.
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20. October 2009 @ 18:04 |
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Originally posted by creaky:
I never have and never will spend money on something that comes out of the sky (that goes for bottled water too but i digress). I have used other peoples' compressed air cans before and if used carefully they're great but i just can't and won't justify paying for air.
But that's just me :) i prefer the old fashioned job of using long thin brushes and dusters personally. Inefficient maybe but cleans enough for me. I used a 'Henry' vacuum to clean the (Dual Core AMD) kids' pc a few weeks back, it was shutting down every 20 mins, it had more dust in it than i'd seen in ten year old pc's, Henry put paid to that, along with a long thin brush and said duster.
Henry for me aswell. i love them!
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20. October 2009 @ 19:20 |
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20. October 2009 @ 22:12 |
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Originally posted by theonejrs:
Originally posted by redice:
@OM7
yeah i know right. The can air just doesn't last long enough. Thats why i am trying to find out about the compressor.
redice,
Here's the link I sent to omegaman7. You can scroll up and down to find a location in your state. The prices are very good, and so is the quality. I won't buy an oil-less compressor as they are not very durable, and they are very noisy!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf#OR
Here's what they have and the prices.
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearc...ssors&Submit=Go
Best Regards,
Russ
ok. do you have that one or have you used it? also is it safe to use on computer parts?
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20. October 2009 @ 23:43 |
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How can you tell if a certain air compressor is safe to use on a computer? I'd like to be able to clean my case with my air compressor but I'm worried about moisture.
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21. October 2009 @ 00:25 |
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Originally posted by Red_Maw:
How can you tell if a certain air compressor is safe to use on a computer? I'd like to be able to clean my case with my air compressor but I'm worried about moisture.
Does it have a quality "filter" on it?? I would turn down the air as well... somewhere around 40-50 psi would be the max I would consider. Of course canned air is the best if you ask me but it's DANG expensive. ;)
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21. October 2009 @ 00:28 |
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Some tanks have a bleeder valve for bleeding off moisture. Not all though...
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21. October 2009 @ 01:08 |
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Thanks gm and oman. Given the age of my compressor and it's purpose I doubt there's a filter of any real quality and I've never noticed a bleeder valve on it either....maybe I'll just clean it like creaky does with some brushes lol.
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21. October 2009 @ 02:12 |
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Originally posted by redice:
Originally posted by theonejrs:
Originally posted by redice:
@OM7
yeah i know right. The can air just doesn't last long enough. Thats why i am trying to find out about the compressor.
redice,
Here's the link I sent to omegaman7. You can scroll up and down to find a location in your state. The prices are very good, and so is the quality. I won't buy an oil-less compressor as they are not very durable, and they are very noisy!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf#OR
Here's what they have and the prices.
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearc...ssors&Submit=Go
Best Regards,
Russ
ok. do you have that one or have you used it? also is it safe to use on computer parts?
redice,
We've been using it for 6 years without a problem. It's used less than a pint of oil since it was new. Why wouldn't it be safe to use, It's not like it was 20 years ago when you could get some oil spots on something. The twin tanks help insure no moisture either. There's a manual drain valve on the lower tank. Just use your hand as a guide and by blowing the blow gun at your hand, you will know about how far away to keep it. I use these!
They make a one button syringe, but I like using what is normally the water side for pin point air, and the air button for more volume! Worth their weight in gold! I pay $40 for one as I'm a dealer. Incredible air control and you work with 80-100 Lbs pressure of the compressor. Far better than compressed air, with no icing on the surface of what's being blown clean! Let me put it this way, you won't be blowing any capacitors off the motherboard like you can with a blow gun (Don't Ask!), and you won't be rupturing any keyboard membranes like I've seen a number of people do using them. With the syringe, you have the power up close without endangering any parts, and great air volume without the Brute Force!
Best Regards,
Russ
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21. October 2009 @ 02:16 |
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LOL! Those look like those guns that Dentists use.
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21. October 2009 @ 03:52 |
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Originally posted by omegaman7:
LOL! Those look like those guns that Dentists use.
Oman7,
Go to the head of the class! They are Dental Air/Water syringes that can blow air or a stream of water and combine both for a spray. I just hook both sides up to the air. It does the same exact thing, only with air. Does a very good job cleaning a computer!
Russ
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21. October 2009 @ 11:19 |
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Omeg's quote, Some tanks have a bleeder valve for bleeding off moisture. Not all though...
Your right Omeg, even though my compressor is old it does have a bleeder valve which I empty before I clean a PC, it's just a regular compressor you would find at any mechanic's shop, I just use care when using it on my pc.
Now the system Russ uses that is the safest way, I myself didn't even know it exsisted, to me that's the way to go and totally safe if you are worried about moisture or to much force, I do not fix, build pc's for a living if I did I would definatly invest into exactly what Russ uses.
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22. October 2009 @ 01:31 |
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Since you're a dealer Russ, want to cut us some good deals? :P
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22. October 2009 @ 01:47 |
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Originally posted by Red_Maw:
Since you're a dealer Russ, want to cut us some good deals? :P
Red_Maw,
I pay $40 for them. I'll ask if there's a rate for 6 and see what they say. I prefer the first one on the page. It uses Standard short tire valves, something you can get in any Automotive store. Other than an occasional tire valve, I doubt you would ever wear it out! It's pretty well made!
Russ
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22. October 2009 @ 01:58 |
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Awesome, thanks Russ.
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