Know the threats that can damage your game console

in gaming •  6 years ago 

Many gamers think that the word maintenance only applies in the world of PC, this was something that could be applied up to the fifth generation of consoles because they did not use any ventilation, but as the technology was advancing had to apply the famous Fan coolers so that they did not suffer from warming.

However, there have been certain problems that over time can cause damage to your console, making reviews and maintenance are something you should do regularly, if you do not know what are the threats that can cause you headaches here I present them.

Powder

As I indicated at the beginning, until the fifth generation of consoles this was not a problem, but by including an extractor of heat or a fan cooler the circulation of the air was already something necessary inside the consoles, this brings as consequence that any particle of dust enters, covering of slow way the entrances of air.

Normally this phenomenon happens between 6 to 12 months, everything depends on how much dust or dirt enters our house, although we do not pay attention to this is very important because it can overheat our console and cause it to be completely damaged.

As a recommendation it is good to take it to a trusted technician to remove all that dust, or if you are good at disassembling things you can do it yourself, any of the two ways you choose the important thing is to leave the air inlets and outlets totally clean so that it circulates air efficiently.

Humidity

Moisture and electronics don't get along well, causing really alarming damage inside our equipment, this is something that is not common for some gamers, but for those who can become a nightmare because it will consume your console slowly.

Many of the console's internal parts will rust causing the circuit tracks to sulfate and not transmit current properly, causing your small entertainment center to stop working overnight.

If you are one of the gamers suffering from this problem you need a dehumidifier, this device will absorb all the moisture found in the place where you place it, in addition to helping you with your console will extend the life of other electronic devices such as television, tablets, among others.

Pasta térmica

The thermal paste fulfills a very important factor, nowadays all the consoles use it, it is the one that allows to transmit in an efficient way the heat of the processor to the dissipater, but due to the constant hours of game with the time it gets to be placed totally hard.

At this point you are not exercising your task correctly, so we must make the change. It's important to buy a quality thermal paste because it will extend the life of our console. How do I know I need to change it? It will depend on the use you give, if you are gamers who use your console 6 hours straight every day probably from 12 to 18 months you will have to make a thermal paste change.

If you don't make this change your game console is prone to overheating, causing it to shut down sometimes for safety reasons or in the worst case to be completely damaged, so pay attention to your console if you want it to live for many years.

Cockroaches

Surely you did not expect it, if in your house you suspect that these insects exist your consoles are in danger. The reason is that cockroaches look for warm places, as you know video game consoles generate heat from their internal components, making them the favorite place for these ladies.

When invading the cockroaches your console comes one of the most serious problems and are their feces, they are very corrosive to internal components, causing damage that are sometimes completely irreparable, plus the smell that it gives off is not pleasant at all.

Many gamers have happened that from one moment to another his console does not turn on more or constantly turns off by itself, when you open it you get a cockroach burrow, mocking you running all over the place. That's why it's important to exterminate any trace of them in your home, hire a specialized service that eliminates them.

These are some threats that can cause severe damage to any of our consoles, if you avoid them and perform constant maintenance you can extend their useful life, making you enjoy all your favorite games for a long time.

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Cockroaches...great. Don’t think I have to worry ‘bout that one, but dust is another story. I looked into filters but read that those can actually cause overheating.

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