Protect your computer from dust. Protecting your computer from dust, a whim or a necessity ⇡ Packaging and accessories

Dust is one of the main enemies of computers and laptops. It is she who clogs the fan, settles on important "insides", including on the processor, preventing them from cooling down, which is a common cause of failure. You can deal with this by periodically cleaning the system unit, "stuffing" the laptop from dust. However, this is a very dreary process: you need to disassemble the device, blow it out with a vacuum cleaner from the inside, and clean some parts manually. Therefore, many turn to another way out of the situation - a dust filter for the computer. We will discuss with you both purchased options and those that you can do yourself.

Why is dust dangerous?

As we have already mentioned, the accumulation of dust inside to overheat the elements of the system. And this is fraught with the following:

The fan speed is increased. And this is not only extra noise, but also the reason for its imminent breakdown - the mechanism starts to work at the limit.
The capacitors fail motherboard, power supply, video card.
In an attempt to protect the processor from overheating, the system activates a mechanism that reduces its performance. This leads to annoying "hanging". And in emergency cases, when the processor reaches a critical stage, the computer turns off altogether.
Dust can cause a short circuit, static breakdown to the microcircuit.

All of the above requires serious repairs, which will be clearly more expensive than a dust filter for a computer, even a purchased one. Why is it so useful, we will consider further.

What makes a computer dust filter stand out?

What you will find in stores is a canvas made of special breathable material with some options for attaching to the case of the system unit, laptop. Manufacturers of dust filters for a computer in Minsk, and many other cities, promise potential buyers the following:

Long service life of the product.
Nearly 90% air filtration quality.
Little air resistance.
Adjustable size and shape. In most cases, a large roll of canvas is sold, from which you yourself can cut a dust filter for a computer 120 mm x 170 mm or other sizes you need.
Easy installation - basically the back of the material is adhesive, so it is quite easy to install it on the system unit.
Additional noise reduction.
Protection against ingress of insects into the device.

What does a protective sheet provide?

In general, all dust filters for PCs and laptops must provide the following:

Reliable protection of the "stuffing" of the body from dust.
Stable low temperature of the processor (and it heats up not so much from high performance, but from the dust that has settled on it).
Long-term operation of components, provided by almost ideal conditions inside the case.

What are dust filters?

It turns out that protective canvases also differ in their main function. Consider their varieties using the example of dust filters for the Samokleykin computer, according to the manufacturer, developed on the basis of a patented technology. There are three types here:

Fine cleaning. Material - polyurethane foam with open cells. Filtration efficiency up to 90% - the canvas is able to retain dust up to 5 microns in size. This allows you to achieve perfect cleanliness inside the "sistemnik".
Long service. Material - non-woven fibrous polyester. It provides both excellent filtration and good dust holding capacity. Such a canvas helps the computer to go without maintenance for a long time.
Low resistance. Material - woven polyester mesh. It passes air better than others, which helps it to minimally affect the temperature of the processor case. A few more features of the filter: insect protection, the ability to install on a laptop, netbook, between the fan and the case.

Installation options

It is allowed to install two filters at once: long service and fine cleaning. The first will capture large dust, the second - fine. Due to the large capacity of the long life web, the fine barrier will concentrate on collecting fine particles while minimizing fouling.

Filter cleaning

It goes without saying that the cleaning cloth will become clogged with dust and soil over time. Of course, you can remove the old filter and replace it with a new one. But it's easy to clean it up:

The easiest and most gentle way is to vacuum it without removing it from the computer. So you do not damage the adhesive layer.
A more serious cleaning is eating and washing in warm water. Next - natural drying. Somewhere the adhesive layer will withstand such a test, somewhere you will have to install a new one. Not all filters are machine washable, with powder or soap. The dust is perfectly washed out by simple rinsing in water.

And now we will come close to how to make dust filters for your computer with your own hands.

Homemade protective barrier

It is unreasonable to overpay for something that you can easily and quickly find and make yourself from improvised materials. In addition, dust filters for a computer are not available in every office equipment store - you will have to spend time ordering, go around a lot of points in their search.

We will present you the most reliable and uncomplicated options:

Mounted on the fan itself, cooling the processor, inside the case. More precisely, first a wire shackle is installed on the mechanism - so that a piece of a woman's stocking does not get sucked into the blades. The canvas itself is attached with plastic ties.
The inner layer of a medical mask (for the power supply housing). It is fastened with a wide adhesive tape (it is best to use reinforced tape) over the fan grille - you just need to cut out a canvas that is suitable in size.
Medical gauze. It is best used for a vertical blown power supply. You can fix the material with ordinary stationery tape. It is also important to cover all the cracks and holes with adhesive tape so that dust does not pass through them bypassing the filter.

Such improvised means protect both the fans and the “stuffing” of the system unit from dust getting inside no worse than purchased means. You can also use a synthetic winterizer for additional protection, but no more than three layers - a denser concentration will make it difficult for air exchange.

Before you make a dust filter for your computer and install it, check out these helpful tips:

Do not use materials that are too thick in the hope that they will definitely keep dust out of the computer. So you will aggravate the situation more: air exchange will decrease, which will contribute to overheating. Before using this or that canvas, conduct a small effective test - try to breathe through it yourself. If it's easy, then the material is fine.
Consider installing the filter so that it cannot get into the fan blades and block its operation. This may damage the device and replace it.
If possible, reduce the speed of the cooler. But to a reasonable extent. Everything is simple here: the less air it drives, the less dust settles.
Reduced air flow can be compensated. For example, installing improved thermal paste.
As a material for a protective barrier, zero filters from car dealerships will fit.

Protecting the "stuffing" of the computer from dust is a guarantee of long-term operation of the device. Special dust filters will help in this, which you can either buy in stores or make yourself from improvised materials.

The Soprano series has been on the market for a long time, and thanks to the characteristic wave-shaped front panel, it is easy to recognize it among other models of the brand. It would be unreasonable to radically change the usual appearance, so the main changes have taken place inside - they are securely hidden from view by solid walls of thick steel.

This case is available in two classic colors: black and white. The inside of both versions is equally black, so the review will be useful for those interested in the light side of the design variation.

As you might guess, the rejection of a transparent window and ventilation holes was not made for the sake of beauty: Soprano joined the now fashionable movement of fighters for silence.

It will not be superfluous to warn the reader that in the course of the story we will from time to time turn to the review of the Thermaltake Chaser A41 case. The fact is that he and the Sopranos are built on the same platform and the differences between them can be listed literally on the fingers of one hand. Nevertheless, the purpose of our today's test subject is completely different, and therefore the demand from him is also different. So, let's see how well the body will show itself in the new role.

TTX case Thermaltake New Soprano (VO900M1N2N)
Form factor	ATX Middle Tower
Supported Motherboard Form Factors	ATX; MicroATX
Max. allowable CPU cooler height, mm	175
Max. allowable video card length, mm	315
Power supply standard, mm	180 (possible to install PSU up to 295 mm)
Bays and slots
5.25" open bays	4
3.5" open bays	1
Enclosed 3.5/2.5" bays	5
Expansion card slots	7
External ports	2 x USB 3.0; 2 x USB 2.0; 2 x 3.5 mm TRS (mini-jack, microphone and headphones)
Fans
Included	1 x 200x20 mm (600 rpm, 13 dB) - front wall; 1 x 120x25 mm (1000 rpm, 16 dB) - rear wall
Seats for fans	1 x 120 mm - at the base
Overall dimensions: WxHxD, mm	220x475x511
Material	SECC steel, 0.8 mm
Weight, kg	8,3

⇡ Packaging and equipment

The case is packed in a box with high-quality and enticing photos of itself. It would be nice for many manufacturers to learn self-promotion from Thermaltake - it's hard to get past such a pretentious package. The overall dimensions of the box are still large (300x590x540 mm), there are cut-out handles on both ends. The gross weight is close to ten kilograms.

Unlike its counterpart with a gaming orientation, this case is wrapped not in a plastic bag, but in a synthetic porous fabric.

Multilingual instructions (a couple of pages were also found for the Russian language), a message about the warranty policy and a set of necessary screws / ties are completely identical to those of the A41. Stands for the motherboard were pre-installed by the manufacturer, another one, along with a tool for tightening, lay among other fasteners.

⇡ Appearance

The design of the case turned out to be as strict as possible. Aside from the two blue specks of USB 3.0, nothing stands out from the overall concept.

The all-aluminum, wave-curved front panel looks beautiful and is a tactile pleasure every time you grab it to open it. This effect was achieved not only due to the texture and pleasant coolness of aviation metal. The presence of four magnets, which create a pleasant resistance to opening, also contributes. To heighten the effect, the magnets are located in pairs in the door itself and the inside of the fixed part of the front panel. Soft inserts save you from an unpleasant clang when slamming shut. If you have "access to the body" do not forget to change the orientation of one of the pairs of magnets by the next April 1st - the owner of the case will definitely appreciate it.

The use of metal (even as light as aluminium) made the door massive - the overlay weighs 750 grams! Thanks to the efforts of Thermaltake designers, there is one less supercooler in the world. For the manufacture of the part, a three-millimeter metal is used, and the stiffeners are four millimeters thick. Nevertheless, in this case, it is entirely beneficial: the door does not dangle, it remains in the position you have chosen. It is strange that something soundproofing was not laid between the plastic and the front panel, it certainly would not get worse.

The name of the case is also applied to the aluminum. Usually limited to the manufacturer's logo.

All interface connectors are located in front above the door... that is, almost everything - we'll talk about the docking station for SATA drives separately. So, we have at our disposal a pair of USB ports of the third and second versions, as well as standard 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks. In general, everything is like in most cases in this price category.

Docked 2.5-inch…

The tray for small items was sacrificed to the gods of interfaces, for which they received the ability to connect 2.5 / 3.5-inch drives. Naturally, in turn, and not immediately.

To protect against dust and securely fix small drives, the dock is endowed with a double-leaf cover. Under it are completely standard connectors for power and data transfer. It is very convenient to use them. It is a pity that such a solution in cases is extremely rare.

In front of the docking station, closer to the left corner, there are Reset and Power buttons. Apparently, no less aluminum than the front panel. The pressures are short and tight, nothing is left to chance. The Power button is illuminated around the perimeter with a bluish light, a ruby HDD activity indicator flickers next to it.

By varying the ways of connecting the HDD LED and Power LED connectors, you can add some variety to the appearance corps.

As in the case of Thermaltake A41, the front panel has no electronic components, and therefore devoid of wires. This makes its installation and dismantling quick and convenient. The same applies to the large-mesh filter covering the 200 mm low-speed luminous fan.

Yes, a backlit fan. Behind a solid aluminum door. In a case, the whole nature of which is subordinated to the need to keep the sounds from the components at a low level, that is, a priori working in a closed form. Unification of production?

Both walls are solid sheets of metal. This time, the engineers have exchanged ventilation for the ability to muffle the sounds coming from the bowels of the system unit. Outside - absolutely nothing remarkable. The right wall does not protrude beyond the dimensions of the chassis, so it will be interesting to see how much this will complicate the cabling.

The back side of the case is similar to that of the A41 model to the nearest millimeter. Yes, what is there similar - a copy. Power supply from below. Mounts that allow you to position it in two ways are available.

Seven expansion slots with removable blanks easily make room for auxiliary card pins. The space above them was occupied by a pre-installed 120 mm fan, a little higher - all the same three holes for the CBO hoses. We note in advance that for Soprano, a water cooling system with a radiator outside the case would be the most preferable option.

The bottom of the body is covered with a filter for two thirds of the length. Large cells will not hold dust, but are quite able to provide protection from animal hair.

The A41's frivolous plastic legs have given way to sleek hi-fi style feet. Not that this case can be called suitable for HTPC, but in a hi-fi rack it will obviously not be an outcast.

The upper side of the case is made from a solid piece of metal, which provides rigidity when loaded from above. We would still not recommend standing on the case to get something from the cabinet, but you can sit on it completely without fear: by choosing a millimeter of free play, the lid will lie on the frame and will not move anywhere else. In principle, it is expected - almost millimeter SECC steel is used, and not some kind of foil.

⇡ Internal arrangement

Opened the case… Deja vu! Without an external body kit, we have the Thermaltake Chaser A41. That is, of course, the other way around. The point here is in the order of familiarization with the corps. Soprano was announced much earlier than A41, but it came to our laboratory later, thus becoming number two.

The same motherboard tray with a large window allows access to the back of the processor socket. To the right of the motherboard there are the same three holes for cable management covered with rubber shutters. And one more thing for the power supply wires has not gone away.

But the width of the case has slightly diminished: the rise stamped outward has been replaced by a lush, foamy soundproofing panel oriented inward.

As you can see in the group photo, the thickness of the foam layer is not the same. On the part of the user (left-handers, do not be offended, there are more of us), the sound will meet a whole centimeter of material on its way. The layer on the right is much thinner.

Four 5" drives install without the use of tools.

Fixation is made only on one side with the help of plastic latches. Perfectionists can take a screwdriver in their hands and supplement the fasteners with screws on the right side, since there are more than enough of them in the package. Here you can also see the free space behind the main drive rack, which is supposed to be used for cable management.

Despite the statement on the box, the 2.5" and 3.5" drives cannot be fixed without the use of a screwdriver. Devices placed in a transverse rack must first be screwed to a plastic slide.

After that, you can place the drives without a tool - slide in until you hear a click. The discs are screwed through soft anti-vibration pads with special large-head screws.

Another two- or three-inch device is also pre-attached to the sled, but its installation has become a little more complicated since the A41: now it is necessary not only to remove the front panel of the case, but also to unscrew the fan blocking access to the position.

Like last time, we placed an SSD here so that there would be no problems with connecting additional power to the video card.

The last 3.5" drive can be placed in the top position below the 5.25" bays. Skids are not used here, so smaller drives cannot be fixed. By the way, this three-inch bay is accessible from the outside: nothing will prevent the installation of a memory card reader or other (useless) accessory.

The docking station is a plastic “glass” (for clarity, our paper clip assistant holds protective shutters). At its very bottom, a printed circuit board is screwed that does not contain any logical elements, so that the version of the interface to which you connect the appropriate cable is supported.

The power and data pads are simply connected to the SATA and molex pins brought out inside the case. It is not entirely clear why the manufacturer chose this outdated connector type for power supply - owners of modular power supplies will be forced to connect an additional “tail”. Now, if there was also a reobas in the case (by the way, I wonder why it is not there?), Such a disadvantage would be less significant.

A fan that once interferes with the installation of one of the disks is only useful the rest of the time. Due to the large span of the blades, it blows over all the disks, creating more comfortable conditions for them to operate.

The case is protected from dust penetration by a removable plastic filter in the front panel, placed opposite the fan. Another filter closes the bottom of the case, we have already seen it. The plugs of the 5.25- and 3.5-inch bays are molded from plastic and do not let air through. Nothing soundproofing in their design was found.

New Soprano claims support for expansion cards up to 315 mm long and coolers up to 175 mm high. If everything is clear with the first limitation, then the second requires a little explanation: to install such a cooler, you will have to slightly flush the soundproof cushion. The force is quite small, but without pressing the side wall, it cannot be installed in the intended grooves, which can cause a slight skew. Spaces above motherboard enough, there shouldn't be any problems with one of the processor coolers refusing to fit in.

The power supply is located below. It is mounted on stamped metal stands, which is also atypical for "quiet" cases - it would be quite possible to make vibration-isolating inserts.

The chassis allows you to place a PSU up to 180 mm long without closing the seat for a 120 mm fan. If the latter is not needed, the power supply will be able to take up all the available space up to the rack hard drives, that is, it is possible to install models up to 315 mm long (as in the case of a video card, without taking into account the output of wires). To preserve the possibility of hidden wiring, the maximum length of the block can be considered equal to 24 centimeters.

To organize the air flow in the case, there was a place for two fans. That is, there was a place for three, but “out of the box” there are still two of them.

Front 200mm fan

The ThunderBlade version, which has lost a third of its landing height (now it is two centimeters), is responsible for the air intake. It also keeps PC components from getting bored by illuminating them with soft blue light.

Rear 120mm fan

The rear fan with an unusual shape of the blades belongs to the TurboFan series. Unlike its big brother, it is bolted on through anti-vibration pads. Both wind blowers are very quiet: according to the manufacturer, the maximum noise level is only 13 and 16 dB for the large and small, respectively.

Painting and processing of internal surfaces was carried out with high quality, there is absolutely nothing to complain about.

⇡ Impressions of PC assembly

To test the case, the following system was placed in it:

Configuration test system
Motherboard	Sapphire Pure Black X58
CPU	Intel Core i7-990X @ 4 GHz / 160x25, 1.25V
CPU cooler	GlacialTech Igloo H58 @ Arctic Cooling MX-4
RAM	3 x 1024MB DDR3 Apacer @ 1600MHz / 8-8-8-24
Video cards	ASUS EAH5850 DirectCU
Hard drives	5 x Seagate ST380815AS (80 GB)
Power Supply	Chieftec NITRO 2 BPS-750C2
OS	Windows 8 Professional x64

Having lost (in comparison with the same Chaser A41) a little internal width, the body is still very spacious.

The wires are easily routed from the back, but the lack of a stamped expansion in the lid forces more careful consideration of where thick bundles cross. To supply additional power to the processor, holes are cut out above the motherboard at the bend of the pallet. In addition, the cable can be laid from the component side using a technological bend.

The case supports internal water cooling systems, however, only single-section models mounted in place of the rear fan or housed in 5.25-inch bays (for example, Thermaltake Bigwater 760) can be used. Nevertheless, as is the case with almost any soundproof enclosure, we would recommend using a CBO with an external radiator location: it's hot inside.

Hard drives were screwed through soft spacers. Since the case has sufficient rigidity, and thanks to the foam sound absorbers glued to the walls, it cannot make rattling sounds in principle, vibrations of the drives are not felt. The lower slide during installation has a backlash, the rest have stood up more tightly.

The test card's natural flexibility again saved it from starvation - only with a slight skew. printed circuit board additional power wires are placed between the drives of the upper tier.

⇡ Testing methodology

To create a situation of full load of components, which is unlikely in real use of the case, this set of programs was launched simultaneously:

OCCT 4.3.2;
Furmark 1.10.3;
HD speed 1.7.5.

Temperature monitoring is carried out by the SpeedFan 4.47 utility. HD speed processes have been set to high priority. The system SSD did not take part in benchmarking and accounting for temperatures. OCCT used all twelve computing threads. The processor frequency was increased to 4 GHz (160x25) at a voltage of 1.25 V. The rotation speed of the GlacialTech Igloo H58 impeller was left at 100% PWM (~1500 rpm).

The result displayed on the graphs is either the maximum temperature (GPU), the maximum temperature of one of the cores (CPU), or the temperature at which the readings did not change (HDD).

The temperatures of hard drives are shown on separate charts. The order of the disks vertically coincides with the actual position in the case, respectively, we can conclude about the cooling efficiency of a particular disk in a particular place. These graphs show only the maximum temperature, since HD Speed was not suspended between tests. Idle and load temperatures are indicated as maximum and minimum. Each test included 30 minutes of continuous heating and at least 10 minutes of cooling down the components.

The minimum temperature value should not be regarded as absolutely accurate. For example, the processor power system (denoted as VRM), without additional airflow, changes its temperature very slowly. A video card in a tightly closed case is also in no hurry to cool down. For the processor, the temperature of the hottest of the cores was taken, which also gives a spread of several degrees.

The Radeon HD 5850 ran hot with FurMark 1.10.3 with Xtreme Burn-in enabled. The speed of his cooling system was fixed at 50% of the maximum (~3000 rpm).

During the test, the room temperature was 28 degrees Celsius, the Victor 86D multimeter was set to display relative readings, which can be seen in the photo above (the value of +2.2 ° C was obtained for clarity and is not related to the test). When examining the assembled system, the measuring device was at the same level with the body 10 cm from its front panel. There was no significant increase in temperature, so it was not taken into account when plotting.

The screenshot above shows how the load on the system under study was created.

Since there is no reobas in the case, the fan speeds remained unchanged during testing. The tests were carried out in the following configurations:

open stand - the motherboard is located horizontally, there is no additional airflow, hard drives lie on a plastic surface with the board down;
the wall is open - the fans are in the positions where they were placed by the manufacturer;
the wall is closed - the position of the fans is similar to the previous one;
the wall is closed, the front door is open - the position of the fans is similar to the previous one;
the wall is closed - the fans are in the positions where they are placed by the manufacturer + an additional low-speed 120 mm fan at the base of the case.

An open stand is used as a reference point. For the processor and video card, this mode is the most comfortable, but hard drives need fresh moving air.

The CPU and video card heat up significantly - the foam, in addition to its main function, plays the role of a good thermal insulator. All hard drives, with the help of a 200 mm fan, receive a small portion of air from the outside and work a little better than on an open stand.

The removed side wall makes life easier for the Radeon HD 5850 and Core i7-990X, but in this case, the whole point of buying such a case is lost. There is an assumption that a video card that throws air outside the system unit will eliminate the need for such undressing.

Opening the door had almost no effect on the temperature. The plugs of the compartments do not allow air to pass through, and the air flow from below and from the side of the closed panel is quite enough for the fan. So the only reason to open the door is to admire the blue backlight.

Installing a 120mm fan (1000 rpm) on the bottom of the case near the power supply lowered the temperature of the video card and processor. This indicates an insufficient amount of fresh air coming to the components by default.

Thoughts come as follows:

do not use this case if you plan to work around the clock at high load (especially during overclocking);
the air flow created by the low-speed 200 mm fan is insufficient for high-quality cooling of hard drives;
there is a real lack of the possibility of a short-term (for the time of heavy loads) increase in fan speed;
adding a downward fan does not change the noise level at all, but improves the temperature regime - we recommend that you consider purchasing one.

⇡ Conclusions

The updated version of Soprano is still recognizable. Having become more modern, the case has not lost its attractiveness and charm. A successful chassis, coupled with excellent design and quality materials give the feeling of owning a quality thing.

Of course, the case turned out not without flaws. The user was not given the opportunity to choose the microclimate inside the system unit, putting quiet, but obviously unproductive fans. You rarely feel such an acute shortage of reobas, but this is just one of those cases. In general, the veterans from Thermaltake have a lot to learn from the youth from Fractal Design: Define R4 allows you to control the operation of the fans conveniently and efficiently. In this regard, we do not recommend clogging the case with the maximum possible amount of iron and mercilessly operating the PC in non-stop mode.

Despite this, the body copes with its main task perfectly. Sounds from the inner world of your PC become much quieter, more implicit. Even the chatter of the hard drive heads is not able to completely break through the defenses of the foamed soundproofing material and the tight fit of the parts.

Now for the Thermaltake New Soprano they are asking for about 4-4.5 thousand rubles. This puts it in the same price category as the same Define R4, which offers more options for rearrangement of interior space and thermal management. The choice, as always, is yours.

Advantages:

excellent vibration and sound insulation;
docking station for drives 2.5 and 3.5 inches;
four USB ports, two of which are SuperSpeed;
beautiful all-aluminum front panel;
the ability to install supercoolers;
two options for placing the power supply;
the possibility of using an external SVO;
easily removable front panel of the case;
removable dust filters;
externally accessible 3.5" bay;
quality of processing and painting.

Flaws:

lack of fan speed control;
lack of flexibility in choosing between sound insulation and cooling efficiency;
an outdated molex connector for powering the drive in the docking station.

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Dust is one of the main enemies of your computer. No matter how we monitor cleanliness, no matter what we do, dust from the air is still drawn in by the computer, preventing it from working, and making you constantly sneeze.

website collected tips on how to easily clean your computer from dust and dirt using improvised means.

1. Wipe the screen

Do not use products containing alcohol, ammonia or acetone. These harsh liquids can remove paint from buttons and can easily damage the screen, especially if it is equipped with an anti-reflective coating.

To make an all-purpose cleaning liquid at home, mix equal parts water and white vinegar. Use this solution to lightly dampen (but don't dip!) the cloth you use to clean your computer.

3. Getting rid of scratches

Debris and dust from the keyboard can be easily removed with a simple

Advanced users need to regularly look inside the system unit to replace components with newer ones, add a hard drive or a new expansion card. When you open the lid, it becomes immediately clear: is the owner of the computer watching him. If there are large clouds of dust and they strive to get into the respiratory organs, this is not very good. Some people may have an allergic reaction to dirt particles and the dead layer of the epidermis.

Particles rubbing against each other can accumulate static electricity. If a short circuit occurs on the motherboard or another board, it is quite possible that it will fail.

1 way of protection: expensive

In order to prevent dust from getting inside, you need to buy a system unit with removable dust filters. Usually they are placed on the front of the case from below (sucking cool air into the system unit). Then it all comes down to rinsing them with water once a week or two and putting them back (having dried first). This is the most efficient and beautiful way to reduce the amount of dust inside a computer to a negligible mass.

Any modifications to the case without removable filters will not look harmonious and will not be as functional.

2 way of protection: improvised

If you have an old building and you don’t want to invest in updating it, or spend money, then take an ordinary medical bandage (it should be in the first-aid kit of every family). Fold it in several layers and attach it to the places where air is sucked into your computer. It will not look very good, the functionality will also not be great (because the bandage lets through most of the dust), but quickly and free of charge.

3 way protection: functional

There are special adhesive-based filters, for example, Samokleykin. This is the same material used by case manufacturers. One side of the filter is attached to the opening of the system unit. At the same time, it is important:

It is necessary to clean the surface from various contaminants
Make sure that the surface is even (you can’t glue on the corners, because it will fall off over time)
You need to press not with the whole palm, but with one finger to press over the entire area (for more pressure per unit area)

Protecting your computer from dust, a whim or a necessity? Of course it's a necessity. Dust is the first enemy of the system unit. Dust gets inside the computer during operation, and it is impossible to completely eliminate it even by plugging all the cracks. And the hot air has to go somewhere. Computer ventilation is designed so that it works like a vacuum cleaner, sucking dust into the case, where it settles on all parts of the system unit. The consequences can be very sad. CD drives convulse, an overheated processor stops, the computer hums and restarts endlessly, the power supply fails, and so on.

Nowadays, protecting a computer from dust is not a problem, there would be a desire to do it. Unfortunately system blocks, especially cheap ones, are not only not protected from dust, but on the contrary, they suck it into themselves, like a vacuum cleaner.

All coolers that are in your processor unit are covered with dust, like old trash in the attic. And after a while, the computer, at best, will constantly turn off, and at worst, it will completely burn out.

Computer stores sell a special self-adhesive dust filter with minimal air resistance for computer ventilation systems called " Samokleykin».

It is a special fabric made of various fibers capable of retaining dust particles ranging in size from 0.3 microns and above. The most suitable filter in a roll measuring 1500 x 160 x5 mm.

We cut out the filter of the desired size and glue it to the cooling holes of the computer. As it becomes dirty, it must be changed or washed. Install after drying.

There are special computer filters with dust collector . They are highly efficient, easy to install and inexpensive.