However, only professional overclockers have any real reason to do it.
Leave it to the professionals!
Why Would Anyone Do This?
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Extremeoverclockerscover their motherboards in petroleum jelly (e.g.
These aren’t just folks who are too lazy to dust!
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Why Doesn’t This Destroy a Motherboard?
This comes with a large list of caveats, however.
This makes sense in the world of extreme overclocking since the motherboards are considered disposable anyway.
It’s full of air, and, if you aren’t an overclocker, that’s all you need for a good motherboard cleaning.
They can break at any time for any reason.
This also means we have heaps of collective experience cleaning that gunk:
Hey, wait a minute.
Another dishwasher cleaning guide?
For everything else, it’s best to stick to approved computer cleaning equipment.
