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How does dust affect a computer?

How does dust affect a computer?

It is generally known that dust makes computers slower, and that cleaning out the dust regularly can make your computer run better.

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bert [Entry]

Clogging up the fan is one side effect. It is also possible that dust can cause a short-circuit because it conducts electricity. Dust can also inhibit airflow, which prevents heat from being properly vented.
bert [Entry]

And once the heat goes up your CPU may throttle down to compensate. At least mine seemed to...cleaned it out and over all temp went down and perceived performance went up...never measured clock speed...maybe next time.