Summary

Do you dread cleaning out the dust inside your PC as much as I do?

Clogged up fans spin more slowly, so the problem is exacerbated.

So, you want to get rid of dust frequently.

The internal components of an old, dusty computer.

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I recommend dusting it at least once a month.

However, taking out your PC outside and blasting it with compressed air isn’t always practical.

Assuming you have sufficientexhaust fans and good airflow, some dust will fly out of your PC.

The GPU fan curve in MSI Afterburner with the fan speed set to 100% on all temperatures.

We have guides on how to open your BIOS onWindows 10andWindows 11.

Once you’re in the BIOS, look for any options that mention fan speed or temperature.

Once you do,change the fan speedof all fans from Auto to 100%.

The MSI Afterburner layout showing how to set the fan speed to auto.

Save the changes and reset your gear to boot into Windows.

You should now hear your CPU and case fans spin loudly, but we’re not done yet.

The next step is to set the graphics card fans to 100% as well.

Your fans will now start to spin at 100%.

Let the fans run for a few minutes.

Thanks to the maximized airflow, your PC will be extra cool during heavy workloads like games and rendering.

Remember to set the fan speed back to automatic once you’ve finished.

Your fans can only do so much.

For thorough cleaning, take your PC outside and blast it with acan of compressed air.

Remove stubborn dust from fan blades and PCBs by gently brushing it off withanti-static brushes.