How to do rendering faster?

rguthrie · Post by **rguthrie** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:04 pm

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to give an update about some of my recommended procedures BEFORE defragging your harddrive. I've found a very nice freeware program call CCleaner. It removes the "crap" from your computer, enabling a nice clean defrag. Get it at http://www.ccleaner.com/. I use it now every time before I defrag.

Enjoy!
Ron G.

Post by **Ron P.** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:40 am

Hi Ron,

I've been using that for about a year now. It is a good program for cleaning house. However be cautious when using it. It can clean more then what you want cleaned, especially running issues.

Ron P.

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:19 am

Hardware maintenance - cooling fans.
This particular thread has turned into a discussion of setting up the system for peak peformance and so appears the appropriate place to pose this question.
Every couple of months I give my computer a spring clean and take out all the fans and give them a squirt with WD40 then revolve them at high speed with a vacuum cleaner with a hosiery attachment.
At least one of my fans is starting to make the tell tale noise that lets me know its due for another clean.

just wondering if anyone else performs a similar operation and if so is there something a little better than WD40 to lubricate the fans for better performance and noise reduction etc.

Regards
Steve J

rguthrie · Post by **rguthrie** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:48 am

Steve,

I usually will use canned, compressed air to get rid of the dust bunnies from inside the computer. But I've never heard of using WD-40 on the fans though. Where did you get that tip from?

Ron G.

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:02 am

Ron,

It's going back well over a year now, possibly two. I have removable hard drive caddies which are fitted with cooling fans. One seized up and it was a bit difficult to get a replacement so I just grabbed a can of WD40, gave it a good squirt then used the vacuum to su ck it all back out and the fan was back to full working order.

After that I tried it with my other fans, never had any problems with them after this cleaning process.

My motherboard has temperature sensing and some monitoring software shows the fan speed on the processor. After my cleaning method the fan speed is a lot faster which can only be good.

So in fact I invented this method (hmmm perhaps I ought to copyright it)
I was just wondering if amongst any of our members there were any electricians who may know of something better than WD40.

(interesting to see that the site wouldnt allow the use of a certain word which was converted to ****)

Steve J

Post by **Ron P.** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:46 am

Well, I also do very similar cleaning. In fact I just cleaned my system 2 weeks ago. I take out the internal components, CPU, memory, PC cards, everything. Then I use 2 different vacuums, (a carpet vac with the attachment wand, and a computer vac) then I use an airhose to blow out the dust between the cooling fins on the heat sinks, and fan blades. However I've never used WD40. WD40 is too oily, and will cause dust to adhere and can gum up moving parts.

I can't recall the product names, however we sell (hardware store) a couple of spray lubricants that have either Teflon, or Silicone. I prefer to use them over WD40..

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:57 am

Vidoman,

That sounds just what I am looking for, if you could perhaps let me know what I have to ask for at my local hardware store I'll get myself a can.

Many thanks

Steve J

Post by **Ron P.** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:30 pm

The stuff we sell is Triflo Spray Lubricant. However I googled for some info and found something better. I don't know if you can get some of these where you are. An old friend of mine use to do electronics repair,(VCR, TV, etc) and this is some of the products he would use. NOTE: This is just an example link, he didn't buy from them or affiliated in any way...

http://www.crawfordtool.com/techspray.html

Regards

Ron P.

rguthrie · Post by **rguthrie** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:12 pm

This site has some interesting info regarding tweaking: Videoguys' Windows XP Tips & Tricks for NLE. I can't say I agree with every tip though, like, Disable Windows File Protection. Being a security minded IT guy, this can open up your system for failure and I wouldn't recommend that you do it. Of course if you like to live on the wild side....

Hope you like it,
Ron G.

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:29 am

Haven't had chance to get any of the teflon type cleaning spray and at least one of my fans was a bit noisy so decided to use the WD40 probably for one last time.

May be interested in the following info taken from my "SilentTek" monitor.
Processor Fan speed before I did any cleaning 4754
Processor Fan speed after cleaning 4891.

Steve J

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:43 pm

There is another thread starting to grow dealing with render time issues here:
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic. ... 5043#55043

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:41 pm

vidoman wrote:Well, I also do very similar cleaning. In fact I just cleaned my system 2 weeks ago. I take out the internal components, CPU, memory, PC cards, everything. Then I use 2 different vacuums, (a carpet vac with the attachment wand, and a computer vac) then I use an airhose to blow out the dust between the cooling fins on the heat sinks, and fan blades. However I've never used WD40. WD40 is too oily, and will cause dust to adhere and can gum up moving parts.

I can't recall the product names, however we sell (hardware store) a couple of spray lubricants that have either Teflon, or Silicone. I prefer to use them over WD40..

The usual 2 monthly clean up time arrived with the usual sound of a noisy fan
(There are 6 in my computer) So this time I popped to the local hardware/electrical shop. They sell a can of electrical switch cleaning/lubricant cost £3.50 so I've given that a try. Be interesting to see if the fans last any longer before the next clean becomes due.

May be interested in the following info taken from my "SilentTek" monitor.
Processor Fan speed after cleaning 4821.
Forgot to check the speed before I did any cleaning.
Steve J

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:16 pm

I stumbled across this article whilst searching for something else
How to oil a computer fan

Post by **Ron P.** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:22 pm

sjj1805 wrote:I stumbled across this article whilst searching for something else
How to oil a computer fan

Not WD-40...

Ron P.