The computer and I are usually well grounded, so I'm not too concerned with the static. But the air compressor moisture was the first thing that came to mind with me too.

 

This Novec is awesome if you can find it at a reasonable price.

 

A plastic hose (Vac cleaner) is difficult to ground and can build up a charge even though a person or computer is grounded. When it gets above 20kv it will discharge to any thing with a lesser difference in potential. Had alot of experience yrs ago cleaning the inside of office equipment. The old MOSFET devices were the very sensitive to static devices. CMOS not nearly as crucial.

 

 

On the subject I have noticed since building a high air flow HAV Coolermaster 944 I have way,way less dust issues as I had with my way smaller midtower.

On the subject I have noticed since building a high air flow HAV Coolermaster 944 I have way,way less dust issues as I had with my way smaller midtower.

Me too. It's always several years between builds for me and I always forget that, that is one of several advantages to having a full tower.

Last time I used my shopvac on blow (she's gone from suck to blow) while outside... the dust moves around, and then tip my case so it comes outside more or less. Then use canned air in the itty bitty spaces...

 

Probably the biggest issue this time will be the dust on my H60's radiator.. it seems to have collected there fairly nicely...

Putting a filter on an air inlet is like putting an air filter on a high performance jet engine. restricts airflow. just keep the computer clean!

 

not quite true, ive these filters on my front and side intake fans and still have more than enough positive airflow. And i do not notice any difference in temps. They keep quite some dust from getting into the case.

Putting a filter on an air inlet is like putting an air filter on a high performance jet engine. restricts airflow. just keep the computer clean!

 

These aren't jet engines. Try testing your theory, it won't hold up. You'll see next to no difference.