Maximum PC

Clean Your PC for Better Performance

CLEANING EQUIPMENT

A can of compressed air with nozzle tube, a microfiber cloth, and isopropyl alcohol.

WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE. Listening to the grind of fans inside a system that hasn’t been taken apart since it was first built. Seeing that tell-tale build-up of dust on the rear I/O when you reach over to plug something in. Whether you’re rocking a custom-built rig or a prebuilt system, it’s always a good idea to keep it clean. Unfortunately, regularly cleaning your system can be pretty time-consuming, with a large number of pitfalls along the way. Moisture getting into components where it shouldn’t, components refusing to detach when they should, and dust getting everywhere all provoke concern, sufficient to stop many from taking the time to keep their computers spick and span

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