Really with tight budget! The last thing in your mind is purchase a decent RM 2,000 to RM 3,000 new pc now when u are running low with moo-lah! I always keep my prized PC update with latest anti virus and old fashion DIY spring cleaning the dust off. So what your method to keep your pc safe and running this trying time

Be careful when you handle your computer and don't overuse it xD

wow man... this guy is really shitting all over the place like nothing...

erm.. nice..try to share some good way how to keep clean for the pc..i'm not too expert in this keep clean and update the pc.. but the way i take care is just keep clean the dust at least once a week..for the system i usually do scanning every midnight and after scan i defrag the pc.. so it always running in smooth condition..

beware of static electric, always use proper tools when handling electronic components such as anti-static wrist strap
(when u dig inside your PC lar)

get yourself a good surge protector as well

it's not just for lighting surge but protect from sudden electric surge that might damage pc component

one more thing, luv your PC like u luv ur GF!

u make it happy, it will make u happy oso

to prolong your PC's lifespan .. don't on 24/7 without proper cooling.

yes. don on too long time.
and clean!
clean all the dust.
use vacuum cleaner.
really important.
make sure no cicak shit go inside, ahha...

Help your PC bath with water
lol.. kidding
don't use too many for 24/7

Give it a rest if when u are not using it,it can prolong ur pc's lifespan,beside that,it can save up ur electric bills for ur pc's maintainance cost when ur pc lag up since u wan to longer ur pc's lifespan!

So give it a service always!

1. keep ur motherboard power regulator transistor, capacitor and chipset cool

2. keep ur hardisk temp below 40c

3. if possible turn off paging files,or get secondary hardisk to fill the paging files to minimize the pimary hdd load...

4. always clean ur pc with brush or vaccum cleaner (with the power plug pluged-in at off state <switch off but pulgged in>) to remove the electrostatic when u touch the component (make sure u touch the metal part 1st before toucing other component).

5. make sure u don use the pimary hdd to keep the torrent temp file...

mine just put in aircon room no problem till now

Cleaning
see-thru chassis make sure inside clean all the time
front panel fan absorb all the wind with spider web filter
so what i do only clean the front panel

Protect/Safety
Use good surge protector for Modem/PC/Monitor
Use license Anti Virus , make sure all the time updated
Try any risky software make sure do a system restore point

and also make sure all the FAN is working.

is this thread for laptop also or pc only?

Handle with care, treat it like ur best fren. Often clean it up, do always run system maintenance.

maybe after use...try to close ur pc or laptop with a big cloth or something? to prevent dust from entering...

you forget to add in [ when you're not using the computer (when its off) ] else .. people might put cloth when they are not using .. but they are downloading stuff .. it has different meanings lol ..

because for me [ after use / when im not using the pc ] is when im at the cybercafe playing dota while my pc at home downloading movies ..

This post has been edited by xelnamikaze: Feb 3 2009, 08:47 PM

lol...i think theyll get it la...unless his totally new to pcs...

For me, the most important thing is to make sure your hardware is free of dust.

Don't On and off your pc frequently, it's better to let it ON rather then always switch it.

Once in a while, format your harddisk to make sure your OS is fresh and clean.