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Reddit mentions of Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster

Sentiment score: 174
Reddit mentions: 414

We found 414 Reddit mentions of Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster. Here are the top ones.

Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster
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  • Sturdy all-steel construction. Please note: This item is a blower, NOT a vaccuum.
  • Includes air pin-pointer, air concentrator nozzle, air -flare nozzle, micro-cleaning tool kit
  • More effective than canned air and safer than canned air
  • 500 watt motor, .75 HP, 4.5 amps, 70 CFM air flow
  • 120 volt (not for use in 220 or 230-volt current).
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Found 414 comments on Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster:

u/Sibraxlis · 286 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I know it's spendy, like 50 bucks spendy, but those vacuum blowers on amazon are 100% worth.

However, you will become the roaming pc cleaner.

Edit:http://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW?ie=UTF8&keywords=air%20compressor%20for%20computer&qid=1465497952&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Edit:if you're concerned about ESD there's a more expensive one I think that's ESD resistant.

u/Laffngman · 173 pointsr/u_SrGrafo

Congrats on the new computers. You might want to air blower to clean your and your brother's computers every so often, especially since you have a pet. Having dust and pet fur in a computers can slow it down. I would recommend this. Other computer enthusiasts might know of better computer cleaners.

Thanks for all the great art!

u/xMarwan91 · 51 pointsr/buildapc

Use this whenever you see dust building up.

u/Michelanvalo · 39 pointsr/talesfromtechsupport

If cleaning PCs for dust and hair is something you do regularly, I highly recommend investing in one of these. Way more powerful than canned air and never runs out (I was able to use mine to clear my deck of leaves). I have one at the office and one at home. They're great. Cheaper in the long term too.

u/opaz · 35 pointsr/buildapcsales

To my surprise after doing a little research, this thing is no joke. Reviews are off the chain with this thing. If I didn't already spend a lot of money on clothes I would have definitely considered getting this. Maybe next year!

u/CaveBacon · 34 pointsr/buildapc

This is the ticket if you want some real power!

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

That'll blow your pants right off.

u/GregariousJB · 32 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Don't suck. Blow.

Picked up a Datavac for myself and it's working good so far: https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/confused_boner · 30 pointsr/buildapc

>grease my fans

lol that made my morning. Thank you.

DUSTING DUSTING DUSTING: Just get some air cans or an electric duster (Cheaper over the long run.) and dust your computer monthly.

Do NOT let the fans spin freely when you do your dusting. Rotate them manually every few blows and hold them down whilst cleaning.

Thermal Paste: Replacing the thermal paste isn't much of a priority, it works best after it settles in. Replace like once a year if you really need to (If you see a rise in CPU temps)
_
Liquid Cooling: If you have liquid cooling then clean out the pipes and blocks when it starts to get dirty (Every 6 months - 1year?)
_


That's about all the maintenance I can think of, can anyone else think of anything?

u/pt4117 · 27 pointsr/DIY

This
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412294826&sr=1-1&keywords=Data+vac
Is the real pro tip. So much better and cheaper in the long run. Powerful, doesn't freeze your hand if you use it too long and you can turn it upside down without shooting out harmful chemicals.

u/scootstah · 24 pointsr/homelab

Hey man, buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

No more wasting money on cans of air.

u/turnondruid · 24 pointsr/pics

I use one of these... was a $40 investment at the time and definitely have gotten my money's worth.

u/batrick · 23 pointsr/hardware

Canned air is shit. Get something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/

I have one and it's a solid purchase.

u/Dravarden · 22 pointsr/pcmasterrace

a datavac is 50$ on amazon...

edit: link for the interested

u/AMW1011 · 22 pointsr/buildapc

Canned air is terrible, get this and never worry about dust again:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW

edit: fixed link. Thanks Devisioned.

u/ravenouscraving · 20 pointsr/buildapc

Get an electric blower duster instead. It saves money over time and is more powerful than a full can of compressed air will ever be.

u/Pokiarchy · 19 pointsr/howto

Those nooks can get nasty and properly cleaning a keyboard is a serious time sink.

But what I find works best is a microfiber cloth and one of these.

u/MapleStoryPSN · 19 pointsr/PS4

The problem isn't thermal paste, it's that people don't regularly maintain their devices and/or don't place their consoles somewhere with proper ventilation. My PS4 is 4 years old and runs dead silent because after one year (once it was out of warranty), I routinely (every 4-6 months) open my PS4 and dust out the inside with my electric duster (https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW). I blast the fan, power supply, all the vents, and loosen any hardened dust with a soft paintbrush.

My PS4 runs quiet no matter what I'm playing. Same applies for my PS3, which is going to be 9 years old this year and still runs cool.

u/richmelchr · 19 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Amazon Link. Not trying to shill the product or anything, but it's import to keep our build's clean and this is a necessary tool.

u/wulfgar_beornegar · 16 pointsr/buildapc

Just buy this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_TNFJzb6A1NCW2

It's a small electric powered air blower, with a dust filter on the bottom. I use it at work for hours every day, works like a charm.

u/nebraskapc · 16 pointsr/buildapc

I use this duster and it works just fine.

Source: Ran a custom PC building service/repair business for five years.

u/phrstbrn · 15 pointsr/sysadmin

Canned air is so wasteful. Get one of these guys

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001J4ZOAW/

They're much more powerful as well, they make canned air look like a toy.

u/Matsukaze · 14 pointsr/buildapc

Get one of these portable blowers.


An air tank small enough to be easily carried around the house will run out of air very quickly.

u/Necrogasmic · 13 pointsr/lego

STOP BUYING CANNED AIR!! But something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

I use mine on everything, especially the few large builds I keep for display. I also use it on the internals of my gaming rig. Had it for 2 years now and it still works great, definitely more cost effective than canned air in the long run.

u/madeintheuk · 13 pointsr/buildapc

Get yourself this and take it outside. This thing cleans like nanobots on it.

u/TurtleBox · 12 pointsr/buildapc

Electric duster. You save so much on buying air canisters in the long run. It's also very powerful

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/RiskyChris · 12 pointsr/freebies

If you use it at all frequently, buy an electric one. I have this from Amazon, I've seen it as cheap as $40.

It's 100x stronger than compressed air, and since it's effectively free to use, you can use it all around the house to help dust or otherwise clean things. 100/10 would recommend.

u/lorimar · 12 pointsr/buildapc

I recommend a DataVac. It's a bit pricey at around $50, but you'll never need to buy another can of compressed air again and it works SOOOO much better than they ever did.

u/dahimi · 11 pointsr/techsupport

It's a bit out of your price range, but it works well.

http://www.amazon.ca/Metropolitan-Vacum-ED500-Datavac-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

It's cheaper from US amazon...dunno about shipping or what not though.
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/canasiann · 11 pointsr/buildapc

Honestly, the best thing you can do is regularly clean the area and room you keep your rig in. The time between having to go in and clean the insides of your PC increases a lot.

Other than that I usually go in with an electronic duster instead of cans of compressed air.

u/In_Dying_Arms · 10 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Or stop wasting your money on canned air, and get one of these bad boys.

u/PupRush · 10 pointsr/gpumining

I have a few farms I run including my own and I have these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EDIT to add:

PLEASE make sure to shut down your rigs before you use it or you might damage a fan.

u/Raajik · 10 pointsr/buildapc

I've got that same one and can confirm it's excellent. Here's a much better price for it though (in the US, at least):

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449761796&sr=8-1&keywords=metro+datavac

u/Lunatiix · 10 pointsr/buildapc

I have a windowed case so I clean out my computer whenever I start seeing dust inside my computer which is about once a month. It's easiest to clean out my case using some form of compressed air to blow all the dust out. I personally use the DataVac as my form of compressed air and would recommend it to anyone that is currently using compressed air cans. The DataVac would be paying for itself after a couple of uses.
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420416560&sr=8-1&keywords=data+vac

u/vodenii · 10 pointsr/computertechs

My shop has one of those datavac units sitting on a shelf. It is worthless and has zero actual suction.

I understand your reluctance on the subject of blowers, I was right there with you a couple years back, but this is the way to go. Of course, you do have to take it outside.

u/TroyDowling · 9 pointsr/WTF

Nope. Any device with an inductive load can cause severe electro-static discharge (ESD) across the computer. This is why things like the Data-Vac exist. Stick to compressed air if you're unsure if your vacuum is ESD-safe.

EDIT: In a pinch, last resort sort of thing, use the longest plastic hose attachment for our vacuum. The goal being to isolate the computer from any conductive contact with the vacuum as much as possible.

u/feuerkugel · 9 pointsr/hardware

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ Not an air compressor, but a lot more portable for $49. I love it.

u/Jebus54 · 9 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Just ordered this one. Is this what you are talking about?

u/SeafoodDuder · 9 pointsr/buildapc

I use this computer 'vacuum'. It blows all the dirt/dust/etc out of the PC. You'll never have to buy compressed air ever again. It's really loud and sounds like a vacuum, but it's really just an air blower/pusher/mover.

u/FukinGruven · 7 pointsr/pcmasterrace

DataVac, literally a hurricane in your hand.

u/Nodrod · 7 pointsr/PS4

I have a can of air duster that I try to dust the vents on the sides/back once a month. I'm really thinking about getting one of these so I don't have to buy those cans that freeze up after 10 seconds.

u/omarfw · 7 pointsr/techsupportgore

get yourself a datavac if cleaning PCs is part of your job. canned air is too expensive for how much you get.

u/xust- · 7 pointsr/buildapc

I have one of THESE, and it's pretty awesome.

u/hyp36rmax · 7 pointsr/pcmasterrace

A data vac will solve ALL your problems.

u/easternWest · 7 pointsr/buildapc

Buy one of these and contact me in a week.

u/fenrirctj89 · 7 pointsr/gaming

Forget compressed air, get something like this

u/houndazs · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

DataVac $60. Over time it pays for itself.

u/1mikeg · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I use one of these.

Cans of compressed air can sometimes throw out the accelerant used to compress the air. This isn't great for internal components. Also, this never depletes. Take the computer to an open area that airs outdoor (garage, shed, etc.) Take off the case door and if your case has any filters take them out, too. Blow out the filters first. When you get near the fans, hold them so they don't spin freely. You should see the dust bunnies start to fly. Blow from front to back as dust will build up in the direction of your case's natural air flow. Use the attachments for narrow areas or for detailing.

Tips:

  • Removing the GPU can make things a little easier but not necessary.
  • Avoid blowing directly in the CPU fan. Instead try to blow from the side. If you have a ton of dust in your CPU fan, remove it and clean it manually with a toothbrush.
  • You'll then have to then clean the thermal compound of the CPU itself and the bottom of the CPU, re-compound, and re-seat the fan.
  • If you must blow out the CPU fan, do it in short bursts and make sure the fan only spins in it's regular direction.
u/DayZFusion · 6 pointsr/buildapc

Not free, but will save you money after a while instead of buying cans of air:

The DataVac:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001J4ZOAW?pc_redir=1396810604&robot_redir=1

u/FLOCKA · 6 pointsr/pcgaming

while I don't have a specific sub for you, I can highly recommend the following product: Metro Datavac

don't worry, it's not an affiliate link. It's way more economical then buying canned air, it's made in the USA, and it's got stellar reviews. I'm quite happy with mine.

EDIT: I should note that it is not a vacuum, despite the name. It blows air.

u/Timthos · 6 pointsr/buildapc

I got sick of buying compressed air, so I made a long term investment.

u/juventus1 · 6 pointsr/NoStupidQuestions

Use compressed air or something like this.

Make sure you don't spin the fans super fast, and if you use canned air make sure you keep the can level and spray in short bursts.

u/Alan_Smithee_ · 6 pointsr/talesfromtechsupport

You need one of these:

u/kderaymond · 6 pointsr/everymanshouldknow

If you're looking for a solution that doesn't cost money forever, I might suggest a DataVac. It works wonders cleaning electronics, air purifiers, fans.. basically anything that collects dust.

Link for the lazy.

u/[deleted] · 6 pointsr/hardware

My tools are all piecemeal random stuff I've collected over the years, by far the best thing I've gotten for working on computers is this. Works MUCH better than canned air, and pays for itself quickly.

u/Reasonable_enough · 6 pointsr/buildapc

That eventually happens to any filter. It happens faster in a high dust area like in my case.
I would rather the dust get caught on the nylon ped than be inside my system.

Every few weeks I clean the ped by blowing it with a Data Vac and rubbing the dust off with my hand. Dust still gets inside but it takes much longer for the heat sinks inside to get to the point where the dust needs to be peeled off like a dryer sheet.

u/thetoastmonster · 6 pointsr/DIY

How about the DataVac Metro ED500? It's very popular with IT folk, and it's perfect for your intended usage.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Bonus -- it's half the price of the compressor you suggested.

u/jayyx · 6 pointsr/pcmasterrace

> Metro ED500 DataVac

Link for the lazy

u/ChickensAintDucks · 5 pointsr/techsupportgore

I do it every 3 to 6 months typically. Bought a data vac and never looked back at canned air again. It's basically a reverse vacuum, gets in nooks and crannies that canned air could only dream of.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/

u/TechnicalScrub · 5 pointsr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/d/Leaf-Blower-Parts-Vacuum-Accessories/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/B001J4ZOAWI use one of these bad boys to clean all of my equipment and have yet to find something better. Has a lot of power behind it. I used to use canned air but realized how fast those little cans add up in price.

u/GoodMoGo · 5 pointsr/brasil

Se o post for somente por causa do frete ridículo, pode parar de ler aqui.

Mas, se alguém também estiver interessado em algo além de ar comprimido, uns anos atrás comprei isso - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -

u/Jimbo-Jones · 5 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Be careful with this. Don't let the vacuum touch any components. The dust rubbing against the plastic vacuum hose creates static. I killed a fairly new HD3650 back in the day by accidentally touching the vacuum to the back of the card. Saw the spark gap and I knew it was all over. I have a case with air filters now, so dust isn't a problem. I used to only use canned air, but I'm about ready to splurge on this thing for all my other electronics.

u/christopherwrong · 5 pointsr/BuyItForLife

For the cost of 3 cans of air, you can get a powered air blower which is much stronger, can put out a constant stream, and doesn't leave any residue on your electronics.

u/g1mike · 5 pointsr/techsupportgore

I use a similar one by the same company I think. I'll never go back to compressed air. http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/TheCeruleanSun · 5 pointsr/talesfromtechsupport

Blow instead of suck. Everyone has a vacuum, but there's still a big demand for those compressed gas "duster" cans. It's because it's always better and safer to take the computer outside and blast the dust away. They usually come with a small diameter straw to direct the air into small spaces. I've also used an electric "duster" that's highly rated on Amazon.

u/oh_elyse · 5 pointsr/DIY

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3TjrybTDF87S2

I've been eyeing this, but can't decide if I'd have enough uses...

u/pcrnt8 · 5 pointsr/techsupportgore

This was from ~5 months ago. This was from about ~6-7 months ago.

 

When you clean a lot, the cleaning becomes easier. I wrote a whole thing about it here. But to add to this, every month or two, I use the brush attachment I was talking about. I take all my components (except my CPU and case fans) out and I use the brush+air to get inside the PCI slots and ram slots and around all the heat sinks. Like I said, cleaning more often makes the cleaning process in general easier.

 

This isn't the one I bought, but it has really good reviews on Amazon, and I have seen a couple guys over at PCMR recommending it.

u/rombom4 · 5 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Lol, but compressed air does do the trick. The thing is compressed is is expensive for what it is, and only lasts so long. I go through them pretty fast, and have easily gone through $100+ of them. This ESD Blower is only $60 http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1421905552&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Metro+ED-500ESD#customerReviews

u/cawfee · 5 pointsr/buildapcsales

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Best $50 I ever spent. Blowing dust out of a case or crumbs out of a keyboard has never been this much fun, and it pretty much pays for itself within a year.

u/clee290 · 5 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

I haven't used it to clean my keyboards, but I use one of these to clean my computer.

u/ikemoto · 5 pointsr/PS4

If you are going to use a vacuum use one that is designed for electronics like this one. A standard household vacuum created a lot of static electricity when used.

u/Irythros · 5 pointsr/gifs

If you're not worried about electrostatic get this Metro Vacuum which isnt actually a vacuum

If you are: Here or here

The vac is pretty much like a can of compressed air but without the $10/can price tag. Also you dont need to worry about asshole friends turning it upside down and spraying you.

u/PrayForMojo_ · 5 pointsr/gifs

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

This thing is absolutely amazing. I haven't bought a compressed air can for years. Some of the benefits include:

  • Not having to constantly buy compressed air cans.
  • It keeps going till you're done, not till the can runs out.
  • It can work upside down and on any angle, making it far easier to reach the harder spots.
  • It doesn't get cold in your hand.
  • It's a very simple design and should last for many years.

    I would buy another in a second if mine ever breaks down.
u/VansSkate95 · 5 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Instead of buying compressed air buy this air blower. It will save money in the long run.

u/Colorfag · 5 pointsr/buildapc

I stopped using compressed air and bought one of these bad boys.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1370149820&sr=8-4&keywords=dust+pc

Quickly justified the price considering how much I was spending on compressed air. Its way more powerful than a can of air too. Also useful for other stuff around the house, since I dont have to worry about wasting my cans of air.

u/The5thHorseman666 · 5 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I have this https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW totally awesome. I lost the attachments though. Worth buying them again or keep the distance?

u/hdhock3y · 4 pointsr/buildapc

Buy the Metro Vac if you plan on having your PC for a few years and building more in the future. It will save you over the long run from buying compressed air and you don't have to worry about the liquid coming out from the can. Just make sure you hold your fans in place while cleaning (even when using compressed air as well). You don't have to worry about the static from a regular vacuum as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1/191-3113634-4563214?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=1Z6SX38GBHP14Y4KQQVP&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_i=B000RMPXXK

I clean two PCs out about every 6 months, if you can take them outside its even easier. I saw someone else post this a while back and it has definitely been worth the money. I hated buying the cans of compressed air so I used to just put off cleaning it, but now with this thing I've been cleaning them out pretty regularly.

You can also get some dust filters for your intake fans as well, I have some cheap ones from Silverstone and they work pretty well. I believe you can also make your own filter just by using some pantyhose.

u/B1GgP3tE · 4 pointsr/buildapc

I picked up one of these once I finished my last can of air. Sure it's a little pricy, but I'll never have to pick up another can again!

The thing is just as powerful, if not more powerful than a can of air and you can use it for much longer (granted it does get a bit warm).

I actually look forward to cleaning my computer as well as friends just to put that thing to work, haha

u/emarkay192 · 4 pointsr/cableporn

When it comes to cleaning the interiors, a data vac is awesome. Just need power and a good spot for the blow job. http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/Dev04 · 4 pointsr/techsupportgore

I'm a big fan of [this...]
(http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=pd_sim_60_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=41Cp8R4LZ9L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1ZFDRCAFYA8014DSD9PR)
Haven't tried the one you listed, but this is super portable and has a decently long cord. Doesn't have a vacuum feature though.

u/belovedeagle · 4 pointsr/SeattleWA

I live in an apartment but I own one of these https://www.amazon.com/Metro-DataVac-500-Watt-0-75-HP-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW (can't vouch for that particular listing, but the product is what I mean).

It looks unassuming but that fucker is just a (electric, corded) leaf blower in a different indoor form factor. I bought it after the bad ash clouds a few years ago to clean my electronics.

u/crj3012 · 4 pointsr/AskBattlestations

Get dust filters for your case and buy an electric duster.

u/haddonist · 4 pointsr/computertechs

If you want one that's not a toy, grab a Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster instead.

Highly recommended. Just be sure to have your earplugs handy, they're loud.


u/rsnblmn · 4 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

Sure, except for the fact that those vacuums are too wimpy to really do anything.

Better to go big or go home!

I use one of these and a camera lens brush / qtip for any stubborn bits:

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/matt314159 · 3 pointsr/techsupportgore

+1 to confused_boner's MetroVac recommendation, we love ours at the college help desk I manage. Though his link is more expensive, it's "500P" model, the one we have appears identical and is the "500" for $59: http://amzn.com/B001J4ZOAW

u/streetmitch · 3 pointsr/buildapc

yes you run a risk on ruining your system in my experience it doesnt do much just using a vacuum cleaner. this is a good thing to keep around it wont generate static and is computer safe. it works as good or better as canned air.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

u/OsmiumOG · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This one here is the one I use. However this specific model I ordered almost 2 years ago and it's even in my Amazon history for $29.99. However There are cheaper models as the current $70 price is a bit ridiculous, although it's an amazing duster.

u/its_that_time_again · 3 pointsr/lifehacks

Agreed. Moreover, you can skip the air cans if you get something like this:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought that model for my shop 6 years ago and it's still going strong.

u/a1blank · 3 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

For american shoppers:

Amazon Price History

|Type| Price| When|
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u/DontToewsMeBro2 · 3 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

This thing is badass, so glad I gave up the air cans.

u/DrStephenFalken · 3 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

Or for the same price as that 12 pack buy an electronic duster for $40-$60 and never have to worry about running low on canned air, pressure drops or holding cans that are freezing cold.

u/sabertooth66 · 3 pointsr/shutupandtakemymoney

I prefer to blow all of that shit right off the desk. Much faster.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Not to mention it will make the inside of your computer case look new again.

EDIT: This thing could blow a wetsuit off of someone's body. Seriously. It really blows. hard.

u/phoofboy · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I've heard good things about some of the electric dusters. Basically mini compressors that supply infinite compressed air.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426625409&sr=8-1&keywords=electronic+duster

Like so, at least, I've been looking at them.

Edit: As far as cost, I've seen them on sale for as low as ~$35.00. Cleaning my computer I open it and dust it out about once every 2-3 months, and try to do a good thorough cleaning/dusting about twice a year.

Usually I use ~1 can, sometimes 1.5 in a thorough cleaning, so if this thing lasts more than 2-3 years it's a lot more economical than the cans. Also when I'm trying to get into nooks and crannies and the damned compressed air cans spray that frost all over some component it makes me nervous. These don't have that issue as far as I can tell.

u/Slavetoslaughter · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Datavac fellas. $60 or so on Amazon. Not sure why they have Vacuum in the description as it doesn't actually suck but blows concentrated air (that's what she said). Just check the video from one of the reviewers and you can tell this thing is a air duster killer. http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1427265277&sr=1-1&keywords=datavac

u/GulliverDark · 3 pointsr/WTF

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

This thing is the tits. Anyone who doesn't have one should get one.

u/meepketo · 3 pointsr/AirForce

I'd lean on the side of taking what you want, and cleaning it religiously. If you regularly dust out your computer once every 4 months, do it once a week instead.

Get one of these and take your gaming machine http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/TwwIX · 3 pointsr/pcgaming

You should do it every few weeks. Especially if you have pets.

Canned air is a big waste of money.

Get yourself something like this instead http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451765928&sr=8-1&keywords=electric+air+vac

u/fp4 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

At that price you can also get an electric duster.

u/Immatix · 3 pointsr/techsupport

I've heard that this handheld electric air duster works really well, but I've never used one. I do want one, though.

u/Niloc0 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I've never had any problems vacuuming the outside of my PC - just use a soft brush attachment (you can get ones made of horse hair rather than plastic bristles - they work well) - gets into all the mesh, fan covers, etc.

Main thing to avoid is vacuuming your motherboard or video card directly. It's easy to knock a capacitor loose.

Vacuuming the fans inside the case is fine too, again with the brush attachment.

To really clean out a PC I'd remove the fans, vacuum them outside the case and then remove the video card & CPU cooler and blow those out with compressed air (or one of these), and then blow out the mobo while everything is outside the case.

u/Truwiz · 3 pointsr/buildapc

i swear by this thing bought one over 5 years ago and still works like new, worth the cost, since you dont throw it away

u/posts_stupid_things · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

Super powerful if you get a good one that plugs into the wall.

DataVac.

u/JohnnyNoCares · 3 pointsr/buildapc

you might skip the canned air and get a datavac. It's a larger investment initially but you'll end up saving money on canned air, plus its better for the environment. Can't get high on it tho...

u/ManThatLaughs · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Products like this may be worthwhile. Some people like them

u/LegendaryRav · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I just wanted to clarify for some of the newer folks about hardware and electronics. There is no such thing as a graphics card getting slower over time. It is not like a water filter that just spits out lower and lower fps until it dies.

Reason for slowdown in games are:

Software- Maybe the game received an update and you need to update your drivers to accommodate the newer graphical changes. Or simply you have unnecessary programs hogging resources in the background. Generally the best remedy is to do cleanup old programs or do a full reinstall of windows and ensure you're running at peak performance.

Heat Related - Your components will start behave erratically and throttle down if they aren't clean and dust free. Make sure to clean your computer at the minimum every 2 months with a can of compressed air, or even better a Dust Vac.

u/TokyoRock · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I believe this is what you're looking for.

u/bizznissphil · 3 pointsr/buildapc

You can always use a DataVac; Basically an electricity based can of air, electronic friendly. Also no need to spend like $20 on like 5 cans of compressed air and without the risk of potentially getting propellant all over the place if you were to hold down the trigger for too long.

u/lurkerpie · 3 pointsr/buildapc

If you really want something great to use, I recommend using an electric duster.

Metro DataVac ED500
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Ever since I purchased one of these, I haven't had to buy another can of air or anything for blowing out my systems.

Some other benefits include:
• Not worrying about how much air is left.
• Making trips to go buy more canned air.
• Freezing canisters and cold hands.
• Storing and disposing of multiple cans.
• No potentially harmful chemicals floating around in the area where you use canned air (funny, horrible story around this, for me).
• No aerosol/greenhouse gases. It's safer for the environment.

One of the best investments I've made for my computers. I've used a few like these professionally as well as at-home and stand by this specific model (ED500) adamantly.

u/ironfixxxer · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I have this plug in duster that I use for my PCs. Simply blow air into the PSU to get the dust out, if there is any. The bottom dust filter does a pretty nice job.

u/olbaze · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

The best way is probably a DataVac. Other options would be canned air, either in disposable cans or a rechargeable one.

If your case has removable dust filters, remove them and clean those. Some things to keep in mind:

  1. Do not use a regular vacuum cleaner.
  2. If you use water to clean anything, such as the dust filters, let them dry in room temperature overnight.
  3. When cleaning fans, hold them to stop them from spinning, as this can damage the fan or the component attached to it.
u/nakedarthur · 3 pointsr/crtgaming

An air compressor works great for cleaning the dust out. Check out the little electric blowers if you don't have a full-on compressor. I've been using one for over 5 years now and it works great.

For cleaning the exterior, Novus makes great plastic cleaning products.

u/randomthrill · 3 pointsr/buildapc

An electric duster was one of my best purchases ever.

www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

(There is an ESD safe model (black) for a bit more, but there doesn't seem to be any available on amazon currently. Which is the model I personally bought.)

edit
I see I'm not the first to recommend a DataVac. Oh well, it's still worth mentioning.

u/Mr_Quackers · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

PSA: Buy the Metro Vacuum DataVac. No static, high positive reviews.

u/aspbergerinparadise · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

I would not take the risk using this on my expensive PC.

If you want something like this, take the plunge and buy one specifically designed for blowing out electronics: https://smile.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

I got that one for $50 a while back, it goes on sale pretty frequently

u/The_Russian · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Turn it off, take out the fan filters (if any), shoot them with compressed air (or a Datavac), and do the same for all your stationary inside stuff, primarily fans that have gather dust. Repeat every month or so.

u/raojason · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

[This](http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-
Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW) works well for me.

u/Ritz527 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Buy an electric air duster.

Something like this is expensive up front but can last for years.

u/JimmyHopkins47 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

I've been looking at the DataVac to clean my PC. I'm mostly worried about ESD and my fans. I was planning on holding my fans in place or taking them out while I do this, but do I need to worry about the fan in my PSU?

u/Kaffein · 3 pointsr/powerwashingporn

This is what I use.

https://www.amazon.com/ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-0-75-HP-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

I've never used water on my PC case filters, but when the day comes that I can't feel air blowing through it I'll have to do that.

u/BobTheJedi · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

or get this

https://smile.amazon.com/ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-0-75-HP-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/

works out cheaper in long run, basically a vacuum in reverse, have convinced past 2 work places to buy one.

u/Hookee · 3 pointsr/nvidia

No filters, and I use a https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465688002&sr=8-1&keywords=datavac to clean my computer with. Don't let it fool you, its super powerful, and I have even dropped it a couple of times on accident. It's built like a tank. I was thinking about buying two so I can keep one at mom and dads when I visit.

u/enemy1g · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Have you considered the DataVac? Works great, definitely better than continuously buying canned air. Yeah the price tag is a little steep, but canned air isn't cheap, and you'll never have to buy them again.

u/samfreez · 3 pointsr/techsupport

Seriously, it's not worth it. Just buy some compressed air, or if you can afford it, one of these Electronic Dusters (they are pricey now, but 100% worth it).

If you can't afford that stuff for now, then just skip cleaning the motherboard until you can.

If you refuse to listen to my advice, then good luck, but don't be surprised when the system fails to boot afterwards. I've cleaned 10's of thousands of computers in my day (no lie... soooo damn many...) and have never had to use isopropyl alcohol and an ESD brush.

u/forgotten_epilogue · 3 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

This post made me wonder if I should be buying one of these electric dusters instead of buying cans of air https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ , but I wonder why I haven't heard of people doing that, I've always bought canned air and wonder how much I've spent over the years...

u/Heratiki · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Well I know what I'm getting next. Thank you for the awesome response!

u/SubtleContradiction · 2 pointsr/sysadmin

Might be overkill if they don't have another need for something like that. Something like this might be better-suited.

u/TianDogg · 2 pointsr/AnimeFigures

For light dusting I've been meaning to get a makeup brush or something similar, but right now I do a quick once-over with a microfiber cloth.

For hair/crevices I use a rocket blower.

For dusting off a lot of figures quickly, I have an electric duster.

All of these work fine if you dust off your figures regularly. Sometimes a really fine layer of dust will be caked on there, which is when you need a brush or a microfiber cloth to physically wipe it off.

u/ThrasherJKL · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Screw canned air, get this thing!

As someone who is just as bad as OP, this made my case look almost new in just moments. Canned air would've taken forever, some really cold hands and a few cans more than I'd probably like.

u/nukacolaguy · 2 pointsr/techsupportgore

This is normally what I use to clean them, outside of course!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001J4ZOAW

u/dusters16 · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Just get this, if you have the money. Same with anyone else reading this thread. It's amazeballs. F* all that compressed air can stuff. This may be loud, but it just keeps on going. (TWSS).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001J4ZOAW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479541213&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=datavac&dpPl=1&dpID=41VszAzTK1L&ref=plSrch


u/Dirty-M518 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Buy a duster everyone. This is a one time buy..dont waste money on air again. This thing is strong, will blow all the dust into a parallel dimension.

u/m_d_h · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Get yourself the DataVac

u/MarcoVincenzo · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Just make sure everything is unplugged and it should be fine. I've got one of these and highly recommend it for regular cleaning (even if it is loud as shit).

u/th3st0rmtr00p3r · 2 pointsr/sffpc

This is kind of my secret weapon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/

u/BWC_semaJ · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

I highly recommend this baby http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster 120 volt

u/MegaWolf · 2 pointsr/battlestations

i always recommend this for dusting as well.

u/worldlybedouin · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I use one of these to blow out the dust on my electronics/computers/laptop/etc.

Seems to work just fine without the expense and environmental impact of compressed air cans.

Some folks will wisely point out the issue with this approach is humidity and ambient particles which the duster sucks in so it can push it out the other side...yes its possible, but I've not had any problems so far.

u/t0mmski · 2 pointsr/computertechs

I noticed in one of the pics you had a compressor. I imagine that's for blowing dust out? We used to use one of those and it was pain worrying about moisture, etc. My friend, I introduce to you the most utilzed, highly regarded purchases we've ever made: This thang right here!

u/Germanshield · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This is the greatest thing ever. It cleans out my rig at mach 10 and I even use it to put my Big Green Egg into molten core mode when I don't feel like waiting for it to naturally get to 600F.

u/Tomimi · 2 pointsr/AutoDetailing

If you're looking for a cheap one I recommend this

I use this to dust my PC and it was kind of overkill, I would end up dusting the ground for giggles. its strong enough to get rid of water from side mirrors and those edges you can't reach

I don't recommend it for professional use though.

u/live_free · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Put it on the desk if you can. Better airflow and less dust.

Also, grab one of these, you will be glad you did.

u/xolieo · 2 pointsr/hardware

I use this and can say It blows! (Pun intended)

It works so well that i have started to use it all over the place. I blew all the pine needles off my patio, blew all of the crumbs out of my toaster and oh yea i blew the dust out of my computer case. Comes with a nice assortment of attachments and extenders.

I recommend you sit your box outside and go to work.

Here is a working link to Amazon

u/fuser-invent · 2 pointsr/chromeos

Depends on the noise but that is a very common symptom of dust/hair/grime build up in any device with a fan. I'd suggest grabbing a can of compressed air and blowing it out or if you have use for it buying something like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I do a bunch of computer tech stuff on the side and repair coffee equipment for a living.

In most environments, pretty much all fans should be blown out every 3-6 months, depending on how dusty things get. This includes all your computer, your microwave fan, window fans, the fan in your bathroom, etc. If that doesn't help, on occasion I've found that hair has tangled up around the fan shaft and is causing an issue. This tends to happen more often with people who have cats or dogs.

u/Terk182 · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Sister's machine had same problem. Need to clean the laptop/vents. I purchased one of these and was able to clean about 5 laptops with similar issues. Never leave home without it:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

(I am not affiliated with Amazon or this company, but use it about every 6 months to clean out my gaming desktop).

Works wonders!

u/Pezdspencer · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I have this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001J4ZOAW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1465077427&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Metro+Vacuum&dpPl=1&dpID=51F6SIpF39L&ref=plSrch and I love it. Easily paid for itself. I haven't used a foot pump but I could see it working a bit. As for just blowing with your mouth be careful since you could blow moisture and spit on your precious parts.

u/azthemansays · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Glad to see you've solved the issue, but I have a couple of tidbits for you:

  1. AMD CPU chips such as the FX8350 and FX8370 require top-down cooling to hit the VRMs on the motherboard that are next to the socket. If you're running liquid cooling, jury rig a fan so it hits them, otherwise you run the risk of them overheating and blowing (happened to me once... one actually caught on fire).

  2. You have to clean the dust out of your computer at least every 3-6 months (depending on pets, smoking, etc). You can use canned compressed air or get a machine like this one.
u/PhotonicDoctor · 2 pointsr/WTF

get a pc blower an electric one. http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW Open a sid epanale of pc and blow for 5-10 min once a month. Problem solved. Clean psu, clean pc and system works even better your cpu temp will also drop depending how much dust cpu fan has.

u/Pioneer_1 · 2 pointsr/PCMaintenance

Canned air can get expensive. I use one of these electric dusters at work. It works pretty good and you only have to buy it once.

u/Biaxident0 · 2 pointsr/networking

I'd recommend a Datavac or some compressed air to clean the dirty switch.

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/prmars · 2 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

I use this one at work all the time: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Other people have posted it here, and like I've mentioned, not cheap, but it's very effective, and very reliable.

u/topaz420 · 2 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

I got a Datavac ED500 electric duster--it's stronger than any compressed can I've ever used, and though it's $60, I'll also never have to buy a can again.

u/Achains13 · 2 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

Get an air blower. Datavac is one I got because a can of air wouldn't last me long with the amount of electronics/computers I have. One time purchase of $60~ a few years ago from amazon and I won't go back.
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/amnesiacgoldfish · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I'd highly recommend an electric duster since they're incredibly powerful, sturdy, and will last you a life time.

Canned air is disposable and a lot weaker, but it will do instead of an electric duster.

u/NiYou · 2 pointsr/buildapc

you should consider this if you find yourself using canned air frequently. very powerful and you can use it to clean out your video cards/keyboards.

u/shinosa · 2 pointsr/gaming

May I recommend this beast of an air blower? It's 3/4ths as powerful as a horse. And like a horse it should only be used outside. My dad's favorite gift I've probably ever given him.

u/Imacad · 2 pointsr/gaming

Yeah, NO! do not ever use a vacuum cleaner on a computer or a computer part. Vacuums create static electricity which is really bad for computers. It kills them.
Use compressed air from a can or a compressor. You can also buy a vacuum specifically for electronics which won't kill them.

u/Crim91 · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Some things I do:

  • Make sure your drivers are up to date, namely the chipset drivers and the graphics drivers.

  • Once a month or so, take a can of compressed gas or something like this and blow the dust that accumulates out of the heat-sink ventilation area of the computer, and the keyboard area, that shit gets dirty. not only that, the accumulation of dust inhibits heat transfer from the CPU which will ultimately lead to an early death of the laptop if not taken care of.

  • Install ccleaner: run the file cleaner and registry cleaner at least once a month.

  • You already have MSE (Windows Defender in windows 8), but also use common sense and you shouldn't get any viruses. I'd also recommend running Malwarebytes every month or so. Also set up windows defender to run on a schedule.

  • Go to your task manager and under the startup tab, deselect any programs you don't need starting up when windows start (pretty much all of them)

  • Download and install Startisback, it will make the transition to windows 8 less of a pain. In fact it will pretty much make it so there is almost no transition.

  • If you never use the hibernation feature on windows machines, then remove the feature (use the window 7 guide), which will free up between 2-16GB of hard drive space depending on how much RAM your computer has. reducing the size of the pagefile can free up some space as well. You can still use the sleep feature afterwards.

  • From the start menu (or screen depending on your set up) type in 'msconfig' without the quotes and run that. In the boot tab, check the "No GUI boot". idk if it really makes it boot any faster but it removes the circling dots when windows 8 starts which makes me happy.

  • Make sure to install your updates in a timely manner, for windows AND it's programs.

  • I like WinDirstat to see how my hard drive space is being used

  • I like Speccy to get a quick look at system information and certain temp of computer components

  • I like Coretemp to have in my notification area which always tells me the temp of my CPU

  • I would recommend uninstalling start screen apps (right click on them and select uninstall, you can do this with multiple at a time) to free up drive space and de-clutter the start screen, which i never really see anyways since I have startisback.

  • Try to not pick the computer up by one handedly grabbing it near the webcam, this kills the webcam. Trust me.

  • This is your computer, there are many like it but this one is yours. know it inside and out. If you're not comfortable with taking laptops apart, learn.

    I'll update if I think of anything else.
u/Dark_Shroud · 2 pointsr/funny

Yes, buy a Metro Vac so you'll never have to buy canned air again. There are higher end bundles that come with some the accessories.

u/Toy_Cop · 2 pointsr/funny

Yes you are, you're better off buying something like this. I own it and it works great.

http://www.amazon.com/ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric-120-Volt/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/HaikuHighDude · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This is awesome

Not cheap up front, but long term cheaper than canned air. This thing is a POWERHOUSE. Youtube it to see pros taking cases like OP and just completely cleaning them in 10 seconds. Worth a look based on your goal

u/MachineCarl · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Just buy this and you'll be good ;)

u/dnietz · 2 pointsr/sysadmin

Yep, a typical compressor condenses moisture and there is a risk of blowing out moisture.

They do sell "dry air" blowers, but they are expensive. They are 100% dry though and an option if you can afford one. The broadcast industry uses them frequently for their transmission antenna cleaning.

The other option is a fan blower, which is much more powerful and efficient than canned air. I have several of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

They are pretty awesome.

u/bleupr1nt · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Fan filters work great. I have a Corsair 450D and the front intake filters catch most of the particulate, only the very small particles make it inside the case. You could give these a try:

https://www.amazon.com/ThreeBulls-Cooler-Filter-Dustproof-Computer/dp/B01N950ZB6/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PG7E8PNKSV4GSZ6CASGP&dpID=51udXxqJT%252BL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail

I also have one of these at work:
https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1506431654&sr=1-1&keywords=datavac

It's a beast and doesn't run out like canned air. Might be a little expensive, but that depends on your budget. :D

u/ScottTheHuman · 2 pointsr/AnimeFigures

Currently my collection isn't that big so I use something like this, I'd imagine investing 25+ into better dusters would 100% be worth it. I've never seen someone dust with an air compressor but something more like this. I've never used either though, so I'm not sure if they would be too strong and could possibly damage figures.

u/Manodactyl · 2 pointsr/buildapc

every week? that's a bit excessive IMO. I do all mine every 6 months or so. What I do is take the tower outside and fire up the air compressor and blow all the dust out. If you don't have an air compressor, and don't want to keep buying cans of compressed air, these work pretty good.

u/tkim91321 · 2 pointsr/rutgers

If you plan on needing more in the future, I highly recommend the below.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301814989&sr=8-2

It's currently on sale and it is Prime eligible. That thing is a tornado in a handheld device.

u/ConradBHart42 · 2 pointsr/gaming

It's not nearly as bad as it looks. Most of that dust is on parts that dissipate heat more than adequately without any airflow.

There are two real sources of noise to worry about on a PS3: The back fan may have just worn out, or the optical drive has an unbalanced disc in it. If the disc is fine, the drive is probably going out. There shouldn't be any other moving parts in those things.

Since you have it open though, may as well hit that thing with a swiffer for the clumps and then some compressed air (one of these if you're feeling like getting a new power tool) out on the porch for the rest.

u/Symbolis · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Perhaps a DataVac?(Note: It doesn't suck, it blows!)

Maybe a tool kit?

Wacom bamboo or similar?

Edit - Maybe something off Vat19?

u/ITGuy1968 · 2 pointsr/computertechs

I use one of these on a daily basis.

Totally frickin awesome.

u/Kachi6391 · 2 pointsr/gaming

Possibly. I have 3 cats... Sooooooooooooooooooo. Hair, hair everywhere. Oh god.

But since I got a new desk from Ikea, it's above ground level so I don't get NEAR as much dust in it that it used to have.

Also, I don't know what you use to dust, but one of these works like a damn wonder. It's expensive, yes, but holy hell in a hand basket does it pump out and and get EVERYTHING out. I use it on everything that has space that could hold dust. I got mine at CompUSA for 49.99$ (same price after Tax).

u/FrankReynolds · 2 pointsr/techsupport
  • Clean your PC with a power duster. You probably just have excess dust and debris in your system and fans.

    That is easily the best product I have ever purchased.
u/twiztedice · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

[This] (http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450364785&sr=8-2&keywords=pc+vacuum) alot of people like it but i stick to canned air personally. ALSO dont use a normal vacuum because it can cause some nasty static charge and possibly cause a short.

u/simpletrick · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Pick one of these up. You will never need to buy canned again. It takes 30 seconds to do a quick clean once a week.

u/southernbeaumont · 2 pointsr/sysadmin

Aside from the other good suggestions...

  1. Metro Data-Vac No more canned air for me, ever.
  2. A Thermaltake Blacx Drive Cradle Invaluable for recovering data from otherwise compromised PCs.
u/RangoJackson · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Buy this. Bit expensive but will save you money in the long run and is a really great blower. Also I don't believe you need to replace your thermal paste if it was already put on correctly in the first place unless your heatsink is really dirty to the point that you need to take it off.

u/vir_papyrus · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I highly suggest just buying a DataVac.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

They're great and much stronger than compressed air. Plus you never have to worry about buying compressed air again. For the most part just take you case outside and start blasting it. Take off your fan filters and rinse them off, then let them dry. You're way overthinking it otherwise.

u/StyloV2 · 2 pointsr/gamingpc

There sure is! People recommend this thing all the time for any computer. Hopefully I will get to build in this case soon, and I'll be adding one of these dusters to my arsenal.

u/oGsBathSalts · 2 pointsr/starcraft

If it's just hand prints you're trying to get rid of, just wipe it down with a microfiber cloth when you're done. No big deal.

If you really want to thoroughly clean it, you're going to need to remove the keycaps. If you don't have a keycap puller, get one. They're inexpensive and you'll probably only need to buy it once.

When you're removing keycaps, you'll probably want to leave the spacebar and any of the longer keys alone. They aren't attached the same way the rest of the keys are, and can be a real pain to put back in place.

Once you've got the caps off, put them into a bowl of warm water with a bit of dish soap, swish them around in there gently and just let them soak for a while.

Now for the rest of the keyboard. Get a can of compressed air, or one of these and dust the thing out. (I would highly recommend that datavac though, you'll never have to buy compressed air again) If it's sticky or whatever, spray a little windex onto a paper towel, NOT ONTO THE BOARD, and wipe it.

When you're done with that, rinse the keycaps with some fresh water, set them on a towel, and let them dry completely before you put them back in place. Sometimes water gets stuck in the "+ shaped" holes on the bottom of the keys, so make sure you get it all out!

u/nstern2 · 2 pointsr/computertechs

We have 2 of these at work and they work great!

u/Lord_Emperor · 2 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

> Is it possible to get cans without this shit?

Is normal air acceptable?

u/jasonta10 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

It may shoot out particles that cause static. This can mess up your computer, though there are people who have done it without noticing any problems.

Those metro blowers people recommend are "vacuums" and they aren't completely ESD safe, though usually more safe than vacuums people use around the house for cleaning carpets.

u/edward_nigmatic · 2 pointsr/24hoursupport

Apologies for the "hind sight is 20/20" style of answer but compressed air into the exhausts are all you should ever need on a laptop for dust. I see maybe 2-3 laptops a month with overheating issues due to dust accumulation and a blast from the duster linked below will clear the issue every time, no need to disassemble.

My best advice moving forward would be to try and find a teardown video or any youtube videos of people disassembling your same model and see if you can spot anything you may not have put back. Despite best intentions and being very careful it's very easy to miss one thing when reassembling a laptop. It's also easy to forget which screws go where and a long screw where a short screw should be could cause major issues depending on placement.

Did you make sure to disconnect the battery before doing anything else "under the hood"? My first guess would be something not connected, second guess would be a possible short on the board. You can also try with no ram and see if you get any beep codes. Best of luck. Hope it's something simple.

I also don't know your level of comfort/care with taking apart reassembling laptops so please don't take offense if any of my advice seems basic.

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/WarMachine_Rhodes · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

or get this. datavac electric duster. I use one and its great. very powerful and comes with all the attachments you need

u/spinemangler · 2 pointsr/techsupport

As 640007ee2d2e0607 said, buy one of these and never need compressed air again. It will pay for itself, and works better than compressed air in every possible way.

Mine is 4 years old now, and i have cleaned countless computers, xboxes, ps3s, and even things not related to electronics.

u/TheCatDog · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I know you have already bought the compressed air, but you might want to consider something like DataVac. They're kind of expensive compared to compressed air cans, but you will only have to buy one. You wont have to deal with condensation issues either. Also, make sure to hold the fans still when you're blowing air onto them to prevent them over spinning and possibly damaging them.

Edit: I believe this same company makes Electrostatic Discharge safe models which is probably safer for your components.

u/johnjs · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Every three months or so should be adequate, depending on whether or not you filter your intake fans, own pets, etc. To get rid of dust, you can use compressed air, a handheld blower, an electric duster, etc. just to name a few tools. As for dust that isn't easily removed through air, you can use a a damp cloth / cotton swab to clean those (for example, dusty fan blades).

u/dotareddit · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

Yup,

here it is:

u/TheDarkIn1978 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Here. Expensive canned air is so unnecessary. Spread the word.

u/Sendhabls · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Personally I'd use compressed air, from a can or one of those little duster thingies like this https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW.

You most likely can find cheaper ones, using that one as an example.

Just blow around the areas you cannot reach until the dust is gone, pretty simple. Turn of your pc when doing this. Just to be safe, you could stop fans from spinning while you clean.

u/ProperMod · 2 pointsr/PS4

You need to get one of these, I was given a PS4 by my dad when he went and got a PS4 Pro. It was making weird noises when I started to play the first time and game would freeze. Unplugged it took this duster and PS4 on porch to blow out. So much dust and gunk came out. After 15 minutes of off and on dusting all worked fine, no noises or game problems. Now I do every couple weeks for PM.

Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_s.Ijzb8NMXV2E

u/nekoxandu · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Forget canned air, that thing needs .75HP of blowing awesomeness! You need one of these! Well, you don't have to get it, but it saves you money from buying canned air, and man can it blow!

u/Xenyatta · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

You need a datavac and get your PC off the carpet, it's basically a stationary vacuum.

u/grathomp · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Substantially. This works well

u/erigonnor · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I don't know if this is the $50 one you were referring to, but this is the one I have.
Metro Vacuum ED500 Since you are cleaning your case so often, it is definitely worth buying.

Unless you have other uses for an air compressor I suggest this or something similar. You don't have to worry about moisture and rust. The jet of air is powerful enough to blow dust but not so much that it easily damage things.

Some downsides are that it's loud and gets hot/warm. There is a paper in the box that says if you use it too long the motor may overheat and shutdown temporarily. I'm paranoid and don't want to break it so I try not to use it for more than a few minutes at a time.

u/Korbit · 2 pointsr/hardware

You might want to consider investing in one of these

u/ZombieLannister · 2 pointsr/techsupportgore

I like the Datavac Duster. Use it at work a lot. Works good.

u/ohitsmewill · 2 pointsr/Surface

I bought This and honestly it is one of the best purchases I've made.

u/ak474000 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Any canned air will do, but getting a specialized vacuum will save you a lot down the road and is much more convenient than saving a bunch of canned air.

u/Epenth · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Perhaps it's better to tell people to use compressed air because it's less likely to damage your components (especially for most people, that may or may not know their way around the computer). Unless they use it wrong and liquid comes out all frosted.

Vacuum seems easier -- most people already have one and it is less messy.

But the best thing, apparently, is this motorized duster. Someone linked to this a while ago. It's pretty much the universal consensus this is the best at dusting. Just take the computer outside and blast it all away.

u/ac1115 · 2 pointsr/gamingpc

I use an electric high-power blower instead of buying those disposable and toxic compressed air cans.

link here

u/smartedpanda · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Heard about this;

Electronic Duster

u/A-Relevant-Song · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I use the data vac. I hate how compressed air is kinda costly and has that bitter agent in it now. So i just got one of these. This thing is way more powerful than a compressed air can.

I clean my PC about every 1 to 3 months. I sometimes vacuum hard to reach places.

I also use disinfecting wipes to clean the interior/exterior. If you use those wipes, make sure you squeeze some of the liquid out of the cloth because they can be really damp. Oh and wipe it dry right after you're done wetting/cleaning the surface. I just use a mini cloth towel.

Edit: Cleaning your fan if you have laptop

u/Infos · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I'm not sure if this is going to help out but i was looking at this the other day and it seems good. Metro It has a lot of good reviews.

This a video of the product. At work

u/Instant_Bacon · 2 pointsr/lifehacks

One of the best things I've ever bought: Link

Pays for itself after 5 or 6 cans worth of compressed air.

u/zoahporre · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Annoying amount of dust you say? Meet your new friend

Its a beast, and well worth it. I will never buy canned air again.

u/chubbysumo · 2 pointsr/techsupport

>at least getting some compressed gas dusters and blowing out the enclosure.

FTFY


Please don't use the "canned air" name or suggestion, as it implies incorrectly that these gas dusters have "air" in them. They don't, and for the most part, are not that great anyways.


Remember kids, "canned air" is not air, and in fact, are not even close to air. Older ones are propane and butane(have some still, last forever, not good in enclosed spaces or around sparks or flames of any kind, anywhere near), newer ones are usually fluorocarbons instead, but they will still burn.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_duster

This is something I suggest to all when I see it. If you want something that you can use safely in any environment, I suggest you get one of these blowers. While it seems pricey at first, consider that a pack of new Gas dusters, with fluorocarbons, which last much less than hydrocarbons did, will run you about $25, and will only last a few time uses each can, and can only be used in short busts because of the nature of the way they pack all that in there(might cause frostbite too if used too long), blowers like this one will cost you one time, and work hundreds of times, with no use on the time limit you have with them, and best of all, they won't cause frostbite.

u/Frisbie · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I am a three week to a month person myself.

I picked up this dust vac from amazon a few years back, it makes cleaning a breeze.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

No more canned air.

u/LostRib · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I use one of these to clean out all the dust in my PC: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

It's really powerful

u/notavalidsource · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Comparing these air compressors, would either be bad to use?

Metro Vacuum electric duster

Viair portable compressor

u/fuzeebear · 2 pointsr/DJSetups

just take it outside, remove the case panels, pull out the hard drive cages, and use one of these. Then remove the cage filters, blow out the drive cages and filters.

I use one at home. It gets rid of all the dust in no time flat, no damage to components.

u/Teriophage · 2 pointsr/dogemining

People do use air compressors on PCs fairly frequently, but there is some risk in doing it, particularly in the fact that most, if not all, air compressors tend to have condensation/water vapor that sprays out when you use them, so you run the risk of a small amount of water on your PC components.

I personally use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Although I didnt spend $60 on it.

u/misterwuggle69sofine · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Doesn't have to be gigantic to get the job done. It is very expensive if you're on a budget, but I'd say it's a good investment. For me, this is one of those things you buy for a specific reason and then end up finding a lot of other uses once you have it.

u/dallen120 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

some other options:
http://www.amazon.com/Giottos-AA1900-Rocket-Blaster-Large/dp/B00017LSPI
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

I personally use the rocket blaster and I love it. It's reusable and has less impact on the environment.

u/NVGF · 2 pointsr/buildapc

This is one area will each person's will be different depending upon environment and level of cleanliness one wants to maintain. Personally I clean at least once a month as my case has no dust filters. I use a small air compressor or canned air. For using an air compressor always make sure to drain it so the air inside the tank does not create water tank. If you want to clean often I recommend an air duster. Will save a lot of money and are very useful. Check out this popular one on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/Hard_Celery · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Metro Datavac, bit expensive but so are cans of compressed air after a while.

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-DataVac-500-Watt-0-75-HP-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=datavac&qid=1566681365&s=hi&sr=1-1

Or just get a small air compressor.

u/omeganon · 2 pointsr/xboxone

A recent post on this very topic recommended https://www.amazon.com/ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-0-75-HP-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW... Note that it blows, and doesn't suck. Not sure which you tend to prefer for jollies.

u/iLoup · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

It looks like this

u/piotaku · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I use this blower. It's really powerful, and in the long run $60 is a lot cheaper than constantly buying canned air.

u/reddit_reaper · 2 pointsr/Amd

Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_q0qYxb75657X3

Get this. Screw compressed air. This is the best lol takes everything out.

u/sureguy · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I use one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

I often will hold the fans so they don't spin when I run this, as spinning a fan too fast can damage it.

u/WaffIes · 2 pointsr/Guitar

I have one of these, more expensive up front but soooo worth it. So much better than compressed air that gets all cold and loses power. Saves me some cash too.

I'm doing the same exact thing. I'm everyone's tech and I've given some of my friends guitars that I build for them to see what I should change for the next run. It's the best way to get practice IMO.

u/prodigyllm · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

If you got the cash, you can buy a DataVac. It's widely praised around here

u/SrslyCmmon · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Works great, has a generous warranty, and doubles as a mini leaf blower in a pinch. Can't recommend it enough. The one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW there are reviews covering 5 years of use.

u/Megaman213 · 1 pointr/projectors

My Vivitek had similar issues after a few years and a few bulb replacements. Problem was overheating due to dust. A vacuum won't help. You'll either have to use canned air (I don't like it because it's expensive and sprays wet fluid) or get a Metro Data Vac. I have a Datavac and I LOVE IT! Great for any electronics, especially computers. If you think you've gotten all the dust out of something by vacuuming it, you'll be shocked after you point the Datavac at it.

u/ThisFreakinGuyHere · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I was actually going to suggest this since it's something not a lot of people have, but a lot of people could benefit from. It's just not a very "fun" gift.

u/Veritas413 · 1 pointr/techsupport

Personally, I've pretty much stopped using canned air for dusting unless I have to, as I was sick and tired of sneezing and dusting all of MY equipment after I finished with customer equipment (also, it's pretty gross when you think of what that stuff is). Personally, I think water is a bad choice. A single drop gets where it doesn't belong and you potentially release the magic smoke.
My professional opinion is vacuums/cleaner wipes are the way to go.

For the vacuum, you don't want to use your home vacuum, as the air going through the tubes generates static electricity, and static+computers=bad. Metro Vacuums has a line called DataVac that are ESD safe. I own the middle option both at work and at home.

Low volume - http://amzn.com/B001J4ZOAW
Medium volume - http://amzn.com/B00MU2DE36
High volume (This one can use HEPA filters that can block toner particles, a must if you plan on cleaning laser printers/copers. The other units can't filter the tiny particles, and the supposedly make their way into the motor and chew stuff up, and aren't good to breathe either) - http://amzn.com/B000RMQJBK

I also use generic electronics cleaner wipes (like these: http://amzn.com/B004GCUJWM) to get all the smudgy stuff off of laptops. For the really grody ones, clorox wipes. I just don't hit the screen, and I usually follow up with an electronics wipe, as the clorox wipes leave streaks.

edit: I know the vacs aren't cheap, but canned air is freaking expensive too. At $3 a can, the ROI is pretty short on these vacs if you do much work on computers. I always clean any computer/server that comes across my workbench, as it just makes working on them easier, and improves customer satisfaction. I think of it like taking your car into the dealership for an oil change and finding out they washed and vacuumed it. It's just pleasant, and it takes less than 5 minutes.

u/kwerbias · 1 pointr/FidgetSpinners

polished the insides of the bearings with a fine grit, arm and hammer baking soda toothpaste. smeared it all into the bearing and manually spun the beast for 15 minutes while I nervously watched the latest episode of Homeland. Then paused the show, washed it out with really hot water and dish detergent, and added another dose into the bearings. Spun it slowly and consistently for another 15 minutes. More Homeland. Washed it out thoroughly and then dropped it into a small chinese soup plastic container 1/4 filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol for a half hour while the show finished. Took it out and blasted it for 2-3 minutes with a high powered air compressor (http://amzn.com/B001J4ZOAW) and followed up with a hair dryer for a few minutes to make sure everything was dry and evaporated.

table spin came to 3 minutes 52 seconds (I rounded up)

u/Mill_Otalius · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW

Also, this is a good way to blow your fans. You want to hold the fans in place while blowing the air on them so they don't burn out.

u/maverickaod · 1 pointr/techsupport

No don't. Get one of these. Works wonders.

u/Durrok · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

I'm a pretty big fan of this bad boy. Works great for cleaning out laptops, computers, phones, etc. There are various nozzles that come with it that regulate air flow. For more delicate electronics make sure to use one of the wider nozzles to avoid damage.

My favorite thing is to clean someones laptop with this in front of them. The amount cloud of dust that emerges from it always make their eyes go wide.

At $55 it's more expensive then the alternatives but in the long run it saves you money and it has a crap ton of uses.

u/marx2k · 1 pointr/linux

The BIOS on this board is nice in the sense that it can be updated via usb stick when in the BIOS. I much prefer that over having to have Windows to do that stuff. My last update on it was in April. I did write down the version so I'll check online tomorrow to see if there are any updates for it.

I use one of these badasses every few months on all of the inner workings of the computer, so the next time I have to open up the chassis, I'll be reseating the RAM as well.

u/1testaccount1 · 1 pointr/buildapc

I stopped buying cans of compressed air and went for this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It'll pay for itself overtime. Just make sure you hold the fan either with a finger, pen etc so it doesn't spin like crazy when you're blowing it.

I normally bring my heavy full tower pc from 2nd floor to my garage and clean it using this duster. It's so good, I can even use it to blow dirt out of my garage like a leaf blower :D

u/CryptoVaper · 1 pointr/electronic_cigarette

I use this electric duster. It blows all moisture out of my just-washed tanks and drippers.

u/ukarmy04 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Haha! Maybe give this a try. It's the one I use and saves you a lot of money in the long run when compared to buying compressed air.

u/jjhdrums · 1 pointr/buildapc

Sorry to hijack the thread, but does anyone have any experience using one of these Datavac electric blowers instead of canned air? It seems like it might be worth it, since canned air is so expensive, as long as there isn't any danger of static.

u/paperclipman123 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Any tips on using this datavac blower to clean my PC? I feel like I'm gonna blast off a capacitor with that air pressure coming out of there.

u/saviorflavor · 1 pointr/lifehacks

Probably overkill but I have one of these to dust my home office. It's like a more powerful can of compressed air that releases no moisture and never runs out.

I've used it to clean off some headphones I was selling on ebay and the duster made them look practically new.

u/snagglefox_AW · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

Try buying one of these.

I got it a few years ago to clean out my PC and it works amazing. Much better than buying cans.

u/I3igAl · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW
 
for the price of ten or fewer cans of air you get something that basically lasts forever and does a much better job. one of my best investments in a house full of computers.

u/Venthorn · 1 pointr/harborfreight

There are items specifically for this purpose. This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/d/Leaf-Blower-Parts-Vacuum-Accessories/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/B001J4ZOAW

There are cheaper ones out there, but those are made of plastic and the DataVac is made of steel.

u/Cereaza · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Oh yeah sorry. I meant Real Dollars. Not Kiwi Dollars. If thats the case, maybe an electric air blower would be an even better value.

u/crispies · 1 pointr/talesfromtechsupport

This is something every tech department and techie should get. Its a vacuum that is just a bit bigger then a can of air and it blows much harder. Its nice not to have to wait for the can to warm back up so you can use it again. I love this thing it totally replaced cans of air for me. This was posted on here I think a while ago and it has saved me so much on air I take it whenever I have to go to a client.

u/bossgrady · 1 pointr/dauntless

I totally get opening the case.

> Could it be that the PSU fan is faulty?

Maybe, but it really sounds like overheating or power starvation.

> Also, I could try to clean the inside of the case with compressed air, if I have some left.

A good cleaning with compressed air is always a good idea. I usually do that once a month. I have Blower that I use instead of compressed air in a can that I would recommend. And it never runs out. ;)

Make sure to keep the fans from moving when you blow it out as it could cause damage.

Once you get it cleaned out I would suggest that it not be sitting on carpet or anything that could block any air intake from the bottom since some PSUs pull fresh air through the bottom of some cases.

u/magnetswithweedinem · 1 pointr/buildapc

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

you will save a fortune in canned air, and it will clean like nothing else can.

u/trustinbacon · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Yo invest in a Metro Vacuum DataVac. Canned air ain't got nothing on that.

u/sharperzerocool · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Yes i do. I been thinking of getting one of these to help me with that.

u/ragingcomputer · 1 pointr/sysadmin

Kinda education specific (community college here)

If you don't already have it, Faronics Deep Freeze is worth every penny. Why reimage a workstation when a reboot will do? This easily cuts lab management time in half.

http://www.faronics.com/products/deep-freeze/

We have interns preventatively clean all the lab computers every summer, check fans, etc. this catches most of the unreported issues. Seriously reduces hardware issues for the first few weeks of the semester when it seems everything is on fire anyway.

Even better than an air compressor for dusting computers.

Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster 120 volt

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001J4ZOAW

We use System Center for managing the Windows computers, Deploy Studio and Apple Remote Desktop to image the Macs.

u/Gatsuuga · 1 pointr/techsupport

This is all you need. It's powerful and saves wasted money on air cans. Those are such a scam anyway.

u/bearikade · 1 pointr/gaming

at first when I saw what this was, I thought "surely it's not THAT powerful" But this image sold it for me

u/ZachWang · 1 pointr/gamingpc

I use one of these to clean my pc and I've never had a problem. Just watch out for your fans.

u/Fly_by_Night_ · 1 pointr/PS4

This right here

Although, I got it when it was substantially cheaper ($35 dollar range). Plus, I have multiple gaming PC's to use it on. Which is what I purchased it for. If you have the disposable income though, it's incredible.

u/Prizeless · 1 pointr/MechanicalKeyboards

I have one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001J4ZOAW/

I use it to blow my keyboards out every 1-2 weeks. Keeps them fairly dust free.

u/ACENet · 1 pointr/sysadmin

I believe this has been my best purchase of the year!

u/alclarity · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

Are you talking about one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

If it really works well, I wouldn't mind paying $60 for one to use with my PC

u/this_oldhouse · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

I work for a major manufacturer of things as a field tech. they pulled all the canned air out of our vehicles and issued us one of these. 10-20x more powerful, never runs out. comes with attachments. 11/10.

u/HoboLaRoux · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

You find yourself using all the time when you are not paying by the can.

u/Mad_Economist · 1 pointr/CabaloftheBuildsmiths

Howdy. I was told that you were due for some bombardment regarding audio - which I'll be happy to handle - but first let me answer the rest of your questions:

Video card: There are certain circumstances where a given brand or model presents a distinctly better option than its competition. For example, in SLI, you generally want a centrifugal ("blower") cooler on your GPU, as it will exhaust heat out of the case, rather than dumping it into the middle of the case and choking the upper card on it.

Another example would be if you were anticipating upgrading in a very short time (due to new cards being released, for example), a company like EVGA with their ["Step Up"] (http://www.evga.com/support/stepup/) program might be worth favouring over a brand which didn't offer that option.

Case: Yep, lotta folks like the H440 (though I'm a TJ11 man, myself). [HardOCP's measurements] (http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/03/27/nzxt_h440_midtower_case_review/6#.VQAY1vnF8uQ) show that the stock fan arrangement should be perfectly sufficient for cooling the system Knocking's put together for you. You can add more if you want to, but it's not necessary.

The preferred tool for computer cleaning is compressed air, either with a [hand-held electric duster] (http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW), or just in a seal can (the former option being more expensive up-front, but cheaper in the long run). It should get rid of any dust or other particles clogging up your system (so long as you clean the filters, too), and it avoids the issues of static-prone cloths and, well, all conductive liquids.

Audio: If there is a point of diminishing returns, I, personally, have not yet hit it. Or, at least, the returns have, in spite of diminishing, been sufficient to wow me with each successive upgrade (ATH-AD2000/K7XX currently, EL-8 on the way). You obviously won't get the same difference in quality between $200 and $500 that you do between phone earbuds and $200, but you will definitely see significant improvements (possibly even to the point of ruining old equipment for you) from it.

That said, it will not be like a live concert. Nothing is the same as live, not even the best speaker setups (though, in some ways, detail retrieval in particular, headphones could be argued to potentially outperform live...), and those still come much closer to the live experience than headphones. You will not have the visceral experience of the music in the same way because the majority of your body is literally not being exposed to the sound - the bass doesn't resonate in your chest, you don't feel the impact of each note because there's no physical impact of sound pressure on you outside of your ears, so on - and there's no way to fix that on headphones. Now, you can still get an absolutely amazing experience on headphones (and, price/performance, it's pretty much undeniably the king until you break at the $1,000 mark, and even there it's arguable), but if you want the physical feeling of music, you'd need to look at speakers (presuming your circumstance allows it).

We do not recommend soundcards, as a rule. Most of them have fairly lackluster audio specs, and they're often shown-up by cheaper external solutions, particularly in areas like output impedance and EMI.

So, onward, then to the audio questions (blatantly stolen from /r/headphones' [purchase advice template] (http://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/wiki/purchaseadvice#wiki_required_information):

  1. Budget - We need to know how much you want to spend. If you can, please also indicate whether your budget is a hard limit, or whether it is flexible. In your case, specifically, you can go up to $800 without even breaking your initial budget, but if you want to limit it to a smaller number, that's entirely valid.

  2. Source - What are you plugging these into?

  3. Requirements for Isolation - Do you need a lot, some, or none? If you're not sure what isolation is, more isolation will block outside noises, none will not. It's also helpful if you say where you mainly will use your headphones, for instance: At home, outdoors, on public transportation

  4. Preferred Type of Headphone - Do you want IEMs, full-sized, or on-ear?

  5. Preferred tonal balance - Are you a basshead, particularly fond of a smooth midrange, strong highs, or do you want an overall balanced pair of headphones?

  6. Past headphones - What have you used in the past, what did you like about them and what didn't you like about

  7. Preferred Music - What do you listen to? If your music tastes are very esoteric, providing some examples (Youtube links work well) may be of some assistance to your helpers.
u/curiositie · 1 pointr/buildapc

The datavac is the only other option I know of.


It's expensive, but it's the last can of air you'll ever need.

u/shadow_kick · 1 pointr/nvidia

I use this thing. It pays for itself after a few months, and also serves as an amazing cat repellent.

u/seagazer · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

I've got one of these and it works great. I use it for general dusting, too. Just blow the dust off horizontal surfaces and out of crevices, then follow up with the floor vacuum, or, in my lazy case, the Roomba.

u/moose51789 · 1 pointr/lego

or buy one of these http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1347896774&sr=8-8&keywords=dust+vac

i bought one ages back to clean my PC out with, works must better than the cans and is inifinite provided you have power LOL.

u/bokono · 1 pointr/synthesizers

I have one of these. My company bought it for me because I work on cash registers and peripherals. As you can imagine, they get filled with all kinds of dust and crude. I like it because it is powerful enough, but it won't leave a residue like duster can.

u/ikemen · 1 pointr/AskReddit

I just got one of these last week and I love it. You can turn it any which way you want and it also doesnt lose power after 25 seconds of continuous use like canned air.

u/GortGW · 1 pointr/buildapc

I use a small electric blower to keep mine clean. its loud as hell and gets pretty hot, but it works wonders.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

I've used it to make computers that haven't been cleaned in easily 5 years look brand new.

u/Woodytheledge · 1 pointr/Alienware

I use to use canned air but i got tired having to always buy it so I got this thing.

Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ES7SCbM96ZVCD

u/patrikstar24 · 1 pointr/buildapc

You are most likely overheating. A couple ways to remedy this are using utilities such as MSI Afterburner or Sapphire TRIXX to monitor temperatures and ramp up the fan speed. Since it is the reference cooler, that means it will be fairly loud as you reach the fan speeds needed to cool it off enough to prevent crashing.

A few more ways to reduce temperatures are cleaning your computer of dust using something like the DataVac ED 500, and getting cooler air into the room, whether that's opening a window temporarily, or using a box fan to blow cooler air from the other area of the house.

One last thing would be driver-related issues, which can be remedied by wiping them clean and downloading the latest ones from the AMD website. Because the instructions are for advanced users, just follow them to the T and you will be fine.

u/iAmAddicted2R_ddit · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

a leaf blower on medium throttle will work as long as you stick something in the fans to stop them from spinning (blowers usually go far beyond the RPMs that most fans are designed for and that can lead to toasted bearings)

for those more cautious there is the datavac though it's somewhat expensive for not offering noticeable improvements over that bog standard blower you've got in your shed

u/ph0x79 · 1 pointr/buildapc

For anyone interested, using a datavac or something similar is much more cost efficient in the medium to long run. We use them at work and I have one for home too.

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/m3thodm4n · 1 pointr/buildapc

If its caked in between the fins you're not cleaning as often as you should. You need moar POWA.

Buy this: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Take your pc outside and give it a good seeing to.

u/nathan118 · 1 pointr/Alienware

I highly recommend something like this:

Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster 120 volt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_gAwHwb17S61QZ

Can blow out those keys and fans without taking anything apart.

I can also recommend a solution of half rubbing alcohol and half distilled water for cleaning the outside, wrist rests, and screen.

u/KoboldCoterie · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Water should do the trick.

Seriously, though - consider something like this lovely product. Don't need to get one that expensive, but they're basically small reverse vacuums (they use vacuum motors, even) that have glorious output. Bought one a year ago for $30 and haven't looked back, and it should be available anywhere, even where compressed air isn't.

u/nssone · 1 pointr/pcgaming

Invest in one of these and use it regularly.

u/kami77 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I use one of these http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

It is positively glorious for cleaning out PCs.

Canned air is for peasants.

u/Darthyogurt · 1 pointr/reloading

Even bigger: Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 0.75-HP Electric Duster 120 volt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_PRoQwbS3CX0SZ

Can use it to blast particles out of barrels, clean computers and blow leaves away in autumn.

u/lycrox · 1 pointr/techsupport

Ok cool thought that woudl be the case as some motherboards have a second fan for CPU for cases of aftermarket coolers.

For removing dust I use an air compressor if you don't have access to one you could try one of the following:

  • Compressed air in a can
  • DATA-VAC

    Whatever you use make sure it has a plastic end too protect your machine from ESD.

    Do you know how to replace the thermal paste?
u/fencepost_ajm · 1 pointr/computertechs

Don't carry cans of compressed air, carry a DataVac blower: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/

u/j0wy · 1 pointr/PS4

My PS4 was as loud as a fart in church. I just blasted it with this and everything is smoooooooth now!

u/threeLetterMeyhem · 1 pointr/ColoradoSprings

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

A bit pricey, but holy crap it was worth it.

See if one of the local shops (PCBrokers or CompuXParts) will let you use their compressors to clean it out. PCBrokers use to do it free of charge the last time I was there - but that was over 10 years ago.

u/xyrgh · 1 pointr/homelab
u/IDontWantToArgueOK · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Get one of these, turn off your laptop, and blow the air through the vents to blow out the air and spin up the fans. Do this at the very least every 6 months. Canned air isn't powerful enough.

Use ublock origin on your browser of choice, that will prevent viruses more than any antivirus will (and any antivirus will do as long as you keep it up to date, though Norton and McAfee are shit tier).

If you usually just leave the laptop plugged in, disconnect the battery or you will reduce it's lifespan and battery life.

Every two years, have a tech reapply new thermal paste/pads for your CPU/GPU. Otherwise your computer will overheat causing slowness or unexpected shutdowns.

u/Dam_Kids · 1 pointr/buildapc

I use an air compressor once every month or 2. In between I use those electronic wipes to clean light surface dust off the insides. These are great also if you want to invest in 1: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=pd_cp_hi_0

u/Droviin · 1 pointr/gaming

Real gamers use this.

u/Rob27shred · 1 pointr/MechanicalKeyboards

You're best off with a wire key cap puller like this, but can get along with one of those plastic ring ones if that's all you have on hand. When pulling the caps you want to slowly rock the puller side to side while keeping constant upwards pressure applied. This is especially important with stabilized keys. The keys will come off eventually, you do not want to try to brute force them off pulling straight up. That is how you end up with broken stems, popped out stabilizers, etc., nothing you want to deal with when you're just trying to remove key caps.

There is no wrong place to start or order you need to remove your caps, but I like to start on the top row & work my way down. Also I will lay my caps out on a table or something in the same order I remove them, so putting them back is easy.

As far as cleaning goes, I use a Metro Datavac to blow my boards down & out every so often. It works very well to keep dust & debris from building up on/in a KB even without removing the caps. I'll also use a big makeup brush to clean in between the switches when I do have my caps off. If the caps & plate are a real mess, I'll soak the caps in warm water with denture cleaner & use Q-tips soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the plate in between the switches.

IME, blowing your boards off every couple days with something like the datavac or cans of compressed air will keep your boards pretty dust & debris free. Making the need for deep cleanings like you're about to do very few & far between.

u/Lazy_Physics_Student · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

like a mini leaf blower, an electric duster


Except I need one that works with 230 Volt, 50Hz input.

u/Iskaryotes · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

This may not fit your budget, but it is definitely worth the investment. I've never had to spend another dime on compressed air and it is much, much more powerful and effective.

u/Northern_Ensiferum · 1 pointr/computertechs

Buying a Metrovac was one of the best things I've ever done for my home gear:

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1450813981&sr=1-5&keywords=air+blower

It's on sale for 56$! Never need to buy canned air again! WEeeeeeeeee

u/LOKTAROGAAAAH · 1 pointr/buildapc

Oh it's this not compressed air

u/cherenqueque · 1 pointr/computers

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-DataVac-500-Watt-0-75-HP-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW
Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric ...

Use this to blow inside your laptop and clean that dust

u/tenn_ · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Better yet, if this'll be something you have a long time, invest in something like this (I'm sure there are cheaper, maybe better versions of this out there). Just plug it in, spray it down, unplug and put away, repeat 1-2 times a month.

u/kkfan2 · 1 pointr/gaming

In my experience, this nifty little tool is a great substitute for compressed air cans:

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

u/yous_hearne_aim · 1 pointr/buildapc

A can of compressed air is my usual go-to for dust. You can also get one of those mini electric blowers if dust is a pretty persistent problem.

EDIT: like this one

u/wobel85 · 1 pointr/buildapc

Microfiber cloth? No spray with it? How will the cloth get the marks and stuff off all my screens? Some of then have "gunk" on them.

That vac I linked above, it's a blower and a vacuum. Wouldn't that work? Just blow the dust of the PC? So the "suction/vacuum" feature of that device is pointless?

There is also this other Metro Vacuum, it's a few bucks cheaper and only a blower, not a vacuum. But wouldn't the first one just be better?

u/SmackHisFace · 1 pointr/pcgaming

I agree canned air sucks but damn that duster you linked is expensive. I got one of these. Ive had it for about a year now and it works great.

u/Uf-Dah · 1 pointr/computertechs

I use a air compressor that was specifically designed as a computer blower/vacuum. Depending on which side you connect your hose to, will designate whether it's a blower or vacuum.

Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-MDV-1BA-DataVac-Computer/dp/B00006IAOR

I used to use this blower: http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

I still do, mostly out-side. If I'm somewhere that I can't remove the hardware I'll just try to use the vacuum feature on the first link I wrote above.

u/ScaryFast · 1 pointr/techsupport

I got this bad boy for christmas which unstickied my Surface Pro 3 keys (I spilled some coffee or tea on the keyboard a while back) but an air compressor might work too. I'd just be careful about too much air if it's very powerful. A can of normal air duster from Staples might be enough too, just don't huff it.

u/Head_Cockswain · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Not necessarily as good as a can of air for the really concentrated burst of air, but it will last a lot longer and take care of the worst of your problems. As someone else mentioned, use of a brush will help knock loose the stuff this won't get by itself.

Not sure if my link is the best out there, it's just a quick example from google.

u/itsbentheboy · 1 pointr/techsupport

i recommend the DataVac if you want a cleaning solution to keep around.

keep a vacuum near where you are working to suck up the ambient dust that comes off the components.

Hold fans from spinning while you clean so that you don't overspin them and cause damage.

also, you could look into a non static conductive brush to lightly (EMPHASIS ON LIGHTLY) brush dust that has clung to components via static to get things even more clean.

Just reply to this if you have any more questions!

u/NoValidTitle · 1 pointr/mechmarket

Off topic but instead of compressed air might I recommend this:

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/

$60, it's more powerful than canned air, never runs out, and it's built like a tank. I use the little brush attachment to clean out my keyboards.

u/JohnnyArcheaon95 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

One of these they're pricy but worth it in the long run.

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Usually when people mention air compressors some people think of these but get the air compressor, you just plug it in and boost it up and its safe for your pc. (how ever I'd recommend doing it outside though) it can get dust everywhere if you do it inside.

u/Gravityblasts · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

This is another alternative.

u/HardCelery · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW

Compressed air is way to expensive, this will save you money in the long run.

I just blow mine out mostly, sometimes disassemble and give it a through cleaning and wash my heat sinks.

Dust filters will help keep it cleaner too.

u/bufu619 · 1 pointr/dustypcs

Vacuums are a big no because they do cause static. An electric leaf blower is safe as long as it hasn't been used for anything else, even better to have a filter on the intake to keep random debris from making its way through. If you don't want to use either(leaf blower or canned air) you can buy one of these but it's basically the same thing as the leaf blower but with a filter for debris.

It's all up to you to do your own research and at the end of the day it's your pc. And I'm open to anyone else that can chime in on the subject. I'm just speaking from personal experience here :)

In addition, the problem with air compressors is that they also condense the water in the air they intake. So even if you were to let it run for a bit to let out the visible water, you'd still have a high amount of humidity in the air afterwards.

u/Historical_Fact · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Not for computers. The condensation is a killer. Something like this is more ideal: https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW