Thread: Cleaning CPU heatsink

I want know how often must I clean heatsink in CPU cabinet to maintain system well-maintained?

Any help will be appreciated.

It totally based on usage of PC user. Generally PCs utilized for office purposes faces heavy loads sometimes and are below continuous processing. Thus, they require to be cleaned every 5-6 months to keep performance. Though, if you are using PC for home use, then clean-up once in year.

Just power down PC and dispatch heatsink and clean it occasionally. This helps system to be protected from overheating and so get performance maintenance.