PC Cleaning – This Is What Happens When You Never Clean Your PC

When a technician arrived to diagnose a power supply issue, they encountered a scene straight from a tech horror story PC Cleaning. The gaming PC, described by its owner as “acting up,” revealed carpets of dust thick enough to sprout ecosystems, mysterious organic matter resembling insect nests, and a missing GPU later identified as a GTX 760. Most disturbingly, vomit-like sludge pooled inside the power supply unit – prompting the technician to joke about needing nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) gear before even opening the case.

Anatomy of Digital Decay

After cautiously excavating the system, surprising discoveries emerged. While the PSU interior was less contaminated than expected, it contained alarming residue described as “vomit” at its base. Dust bridges on the motherboard were likely causing short circuits that triggered immediate shutdowns, and one empty screw hole at the back hinted at a haphazard GPU removal. The owner’s claim that “his son plays with it” sparked Reddit outrage, with users questioning whether the machine doubled as a bacterial colony simulator.

Why Systems Reach This Point

This extreme neglect stems from years of zero maintenance and no cleaning, clogged air filters became particle incubators, food and drink spills created sugary residue that attracted pests, and pet hair wove conductive blankets over components. The “if it turns on, don’t fix it” mentality allowed the problem to escalate until the system became a fire hazard and biohazard fusion. As the technician noted, restoration would cost more than a new PC while demanding psychological fortitude.

I was called for a PSU problem in a “gaming” setup…
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