If you don't use your computer much like once or twice a month, than once a year is fine.
But, if you are a hard core gamer or have pets, Cats, Dogs then you should at least check it once a month to see if it needs cleaned. Definitely clean it every 60 days.
If you leave your computer on 24/7/365 then you should check it every 14 days to see if it needs cleaned. But, definitely clean it every 30 days, if you have cats or dogs.
I build and repair computers as a hobby, I'm very good at it.
Most broke down desktop computers in need of repairs that come in to me, are caused by clogged CPU Heatsink and 75% of the time it has fried the CPU, or another component got hot because of all the heat the CPU made because it wasn't cooling properly.
Most all the repairs that come to me could have been avoided if they took the time to clean the CPU's Heatsink and fans. Its a very simple operation and only takes at most 15 minutes.
Foe anyone who doesn't know what a CPU/Heatsink looks like I have a picture of one. Its on a gaming computer i'm building for a friend.
If the fan or heatsink get dirty or clogged it will burnout the CPU within seconds
the CPU gets very hot most run around 60°C / 140°F The one I have here is a AMD gaming CPU.
It has 8 cores and gets vert hot when its under a load, like playing games.
This CPU has threshold of 85°C / 185°F before it burns out.
This CPU's normal operating temp is between 60°C - 65°C / 140°F - 149°F
Just a partially clogged CPU/Heatsink can fry any CPU
All you need to clean a CPU/Heatsink and Fan, is a can of compressed air and a vacuum hose to suck away the dust and dirt.
Note: Never shake a can of compressed air. Your hand may freeze to the can.
you can buy canned compressed air at Walmart for $3.67 for a 3 pack.
You don't have to buy the named brands. They are the same thing, and usually have less compressed air in them.
Next time I clean my CPU/Heatsink and Fan, I'll make a video of it and post it here.
Until Next Time, Have A Great Day/Night.
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