My computer runs continuously as a NAS with no cooling fans.

163

12-17-2025, 11:31 AM

I usually wait until issues arise or I need a major upgrade—since it holds about 20TB of storage—I question if the effort and downtime are worth it.

Cookie0verDose

12-17-2025, 11:31 AM #1

I usually wait until issues arise or I need a major upgrade—since it holds about 20TB of storage—I question if the effort and downtime are worth it.

Ward12
Posting Freak

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12-17-2025, 06:30 PM

Ensure it isn't overheating before attempting any repairs.

Ward12

12-17-2025, 06:30 PM #2

Ensure it isn't overheating before attempting any repairs.

copperhead406
Junior Member

12-17-2025, 08:56 PM

copperhead406

12-17-2025, 08:56 PM #3

Juninhocao
Member

12-17-2025, 10:08 PM

I’d clean the side panel periodically, removing dust without taking anything out. A thorough dust removal would suffice.

Juninhocao

12-17-2025, 10:08 PM #4

I’d clean the side panel periodically, removing dust without taking anything out. A thorough dust removal would suffice.

ParkourKat
Junior Member

12-28-2025, 12:38 PM

I twisted my back the previous time I attempted to shift it.

ParkourKat

12-28-2025, 12:38 PM #5

I twisted my back the previous time I attempted to shift it.

Azanii
Junior Member

12-28-2025, 02:12 PM

Or learn to lift it, or just stay still. Remove the panel without shifting it. (But honestly, a PC isn't that heavy unless it's watercooled or packed with 45 drives.)

Azanii

12-28-2025, 02:12 PM #6

Or learn to lift it, or just stay still. Remove the panel without shifting it. (But honestly, a PC isn't that heavy unless it's watercooled or packed with 45 drives.)

ivakabgbg
Member

143

01-04-2026, 01:01 AM

If it isn't overheating, you probably don't need to worry about it.

ivakabgbg

01-04-2026, 01:01 AM #7

If it isn't overheating, you probably don't need to worry about it.

ylyes4
Senior Member

572

01-04-2026, 03:37 AM

Doing occasional will make the task much easier than waiting until you have a problem. Once you have a problem, then you need to tear the whole machine down to clean and fix it. Personally, I'd ather spend 5 minutes every few months than a day or two later.

ylyes4

01-04-2026, 03:37 AM #8