Just recently bought a PC: CARE1: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19] CARE2: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19] CAS: * CoolerMaster Storm Sniper Mid-Tower Gaming Case [+44] (Original Color) CD: Sony 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive [+3] (BLACK COLOR) CD2: Sony 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive [+24] (BLACK COLOR) CPU: Intel(R) Core™ i5-2500K 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified) [-104] CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+15] (Blue Color) FAN: Thermaltake Frio OCK CPU Cooler (Designed for Over-Clocker King)(CLP0575) [+38] FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR) HDD: 300GB Gaming Western Digital VelociRaptor 10,000RPM SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache WD3000GLFS [+46] (Single Hard Drive) IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module [+10] (Corsair Vengeance [+29]) MOTHERBOARD: * [CrossFireX/SLI] GigaByte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 mATX MB w/ Lucid Virtu Intel Smart Response Technology & 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X4 & 1 PCIe X1 (All Venom OC Certified) [+23] MULTIVIEW: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors OS: * Microsoft(R) Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition) POWERSUPPLY: * 850 Watts - Corsair CMPSU-850TXV2 80 Plus Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready [+103] SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+49] (EVGA Superclocked) Ok now my problem.. A house 2 doors to the left of me went on fire the other day. Of course I leave my windows open to let fresh air in the house. I get home and there is soot and smoke everywhere. Question.. This new rig I just purchased has a small layer of soot covering it all around, and even possibly inside. What are my options for cleaning this since I realize soot is a bit of a nuisance to clean. Should I take it to a computer shop and have them clean it? Best buy? Should I clean it myself with micro fiber cloth? Should I use liquid cleaners? I just spent a good penny on this rig and I feel like it shortened the life span of my machine. I dont have renters insurance so of course I cant have an adjuster take a look at it. What are my options? Thank you in advance.. -T
You could make use of a Toner Vac, used to clean up toner spills in laser printers. Does the guy down the road whose house caught fire have insurance you can claim off?
Will compressed air not work? Was it on at the time as it will defo be in side then. I would try a can of compressed air or find a friend with a compressor and that should blow it right off. I wouldnt wipe it with a cloth. The PSU might be knackered if it was on.
I presume the computer was turned off when the soot entered your residence? If you haven't already opened up the computer I would say that nothing has got inside as the fans were not on. Open it up if you do not void the warranty in doing so and see what's inside. If there is soot I would have to agree that compressed air is the way to go but obviously do it outside. As a precaution I would remove the PSU, blast it with air and test it (do the paperclip trick) to make sure it runs before connecting it to the PC. Secondly depending on where you are, you may be able to claim damages off the insurance from your neighbour (if they have insurance).
