Ever wonder why computers typically so down over time?
Yes, most people ignorantly add on all that useless startup crap and lose their memory, that is the biggest factor for most (get more memory will make a world of difference and its CHEAP now).
Anyway, im thinking more mechanical maintenence. A computers worst, everyday enemy is dust which in turn causes high operating temps....just like an engine, it can overheat and go bye bye. Luckily computers automatically take precautions to avoid this overheating. How? they automatically slow down the core processing speeds and cause you to wait impatiently for explorer to take ten minutes to load.
Solution:
One can costs typically $5-8
Warning: if its been awhile...do this outside! Its gross...youll be amazed how much dust is hangin around in your system
For desktops: remove the casing's side and spray heavily around any fans you see first. The power supply is usually the most dusty and produces the most heat (be sure to spray the power supply from the inside so the dust flows out the exhaust side (cover your nose if you have allergies), next clean off the ECU fan. After give the rest of the system a good spray down. Clean out any dust bunnies, just like the real thing...they reproduce quickly! Careful not to turn the cans past a 40* angle.
For laptops: well, this is a tougher one due to size. All i can say is remove the cd/dvd-rom drive and spray well in there. Also be sure to spray into any vents the case has.
I just did this today after about a year and my idle temps went down by 23*C! Even my hot ass prescott p4 is chillin at 32*C and actually my entire room stays cooler...no joke. My room is always hotter than normal cause of my computer but not nearly as bad anymore.
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Yes, most people ignorantly add on all that useless startup crap and lose their memory, that is the biggest factor for most (get more memory will make a world of difference and its CHEAP now).
Anyway, im thinking more mechanical maintenence. A computers worst, everyday enemy is dust which in turn causes high operating temps....just like an engine, it can overheat and go bye bye. Luckily computers automatically take precautions to avoid this overheating. How? they automatically slow down the core processing speeds and cause you to wait impatiently for explorer to take ten minutes to load.
Solution:
One can costs typically $5-8
Warning: if its been awhile...do this outside! Its gross...youll be amazed how much dust is hangin around in your system
For desktops: remove the casing's side and spray heavily around any fans you see first. The power supply is usually the most dusty and produces the most heat (be sure to spray the power supply from the inside so the dust flows out the exhaust side (cover your nose if you have allergies), next clean off the ECU fan. After give the rest of the system a good spray down. Clean out any dust bunnies, just like the real thing...they reproduce quickly! Careful not to turn the cans past a 40* angle.
For laptops: well, this is a tougher one due to size. All i can say is remove the cd/dvd-rom drive and spray well in there. Also be sure to spray into any vents the case has.
I just did this today after about a year and my idle temps went down by 23*C! Even my hot ass prescott p4 is chillin at 32*C and actually my entire room stays cooler...no joke. My room is always hotter than normal cause of my computer but not nearly as bad anymore.
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