F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop My computer runs continuously as a NAS with no cooling fans.

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

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

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Cookie0verDose
Member
163
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.
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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.

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Ward12
Posting Freak
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12-17-2025, 06:30 PM
#2
Ensure it isn't overheating before attempting any repairs.
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Ward12
12-17-2025, 06:30 PM #2

Ensure it isn't overheating before attempting any repairs.

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copperhead406
Junior Member
7
12-17-2025, 08:56 PM
#3
ok
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copperhead406
12-17-2025, 08:56 PM #3

ok

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Juninhocao
Member
66
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.
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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.

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ParkourKat
Junior Member
43
12-28-2025, 12:38 PM
#5
I twisted my back the previous time I attempted to shift it.
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ParkourKat
12-28-2025, 12:38 PM #5

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

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Azanii
Junior Member
4
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.)
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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.)

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ivakabgbg
Member
143
01-04-2026, 01:01 AM
#7
If it isn't overheating, you probably don't need to worry about it.
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ivakabgbg
01-04-2026, 01:01 AM #7

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

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ylyes4
Senior Member
572
01-04-2026, 03:37 AM
#8
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.
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ylyes4
01-04-2026, 03:37 AM #8

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.