dirty dust filter

Preventative Maintenance: Dust Buildup

Like everything else, your PC will accumulate dust over time. Excessive dust buildup will have a noticeable effect on system performance because the intended pathways for airflow become clogged, often leading to trapping hot air in the chassis. Reduced heat dispersion eventually leads to overheating and thermal throttling where the system limits power to the CPU to prevent additional heat.

Fractal Design Define 7 Mini Chassis with Puget Systems Logo Etched on Front Panel

Puget Workstation C112-M

This mini-tower system features Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processors on a mATX motherboard. The Core Ultra line is Intel’s mainstream CPU family, offering up to 24 cores on an affordable platform.