Dust in RAM slots

[mark]

I use an air compressor but you must be careful about the condensation that builds up inside and air compressor and the air line. It is not unusual to see an air hose blow out streams of mist or water. You don't often see non-industrial compressors with air dryer attachments on them. The canned air is dry. So caution. You will notice that air compressor tanks have drain valves on them. That's why.

DL

Edited September 17, 2005 by DL

[JoeMSFN]

It is not unusual to see an air hose blow out streams of mist or water

No doubt... did not know that...

Thank you for the info...

[HyperHacker]

Using any sort of vacuum or blower, other than those designed for computers, is dangerous because they can build up a lot of static. Canned air will do fine, or you could run a nonconductive stick through it (be gentle, don't break anything).

I like the foam idea, but you would need some air vents for the CPU, GPU and RAM, possibly other things. It wouldn't be very useful. (Unless the foam itself somehow absorbed heat...) That makes me wonder... is there some sort of liquid that doesn't corrode plastic or metal, doesn't conduct electricity, and has a relatively high (90°C or up) boiling point? You could fill a computer with that to have the ultimate liquid cooling. It'd look cool too.

[edit] Some quick Goolging for 'non-conductive liquid' reveals this. Supposedly it's not conductive, corrosive or even toxic (you could drink it if you wanted), and boils at 99°C Can't say if it really works though. (Freezes at only 12°C. )

Edited October 4, 2005 by HyperHacker

[trickytwista]

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[Kelsenellenelvian]

Just use a supersoaker!! LOL j/k

[ripken204]

a super soaker filled with non conductive liquid... lol, that would be sweet