In Mexico alone, there are 81 million active players according to a study published by Rebold, which represents 63% of the population. As gamers, we at Intel know the importance of taking care of our equipment to ensure it runs smoothly and that we have a great gaming experience. For this reason, we join the celebration of Gamer’s Day with a selection of tips that will help you prolong the useful life of your gaming station.
Order and cleanliness are the basis of a good operation
Not On The Floor
Having your computer on the floor is not ideal, especially if it is carpet. Remember that the fans are constantly running, so they will pick up any dirt on the floor (and it’s even worse if you have pets). Also, at some point, you could accidentally kick it.
Don’t Eat At The Desk
We know that you occasionally eat while you play or work, but those bits of food that escape you can cause long-term damage. Follow this advice and avoid possible accidents.
Control The Temperature
Make sure your computer is well-ventilated. Arrange it so that you do not limit ventilation with a wall or other object that could get in the way.
Clean All Your Components
Cleaning the outside will never be enough, so take your computer apart for a deep clean. Unplug your device from power and take it to a stable surface. You should always ground yourself to avoid any electric shock, likewise, be careful of generating static (you can avoid this by using a special bracelet for it). It only uses compressed air to remove the dust that has accumulated inside.
Replace What No Longer Works
If your computer is slow or does not have the minimum requirements to play the latest titles, it will be time to update some components. You can take advantage of offers to buy everything you need so you have the power to play the latest. One of them is the Intel Gamer’s Day, which will take place from August 25 to September 4 this year.
Organize Your Cables And Accessories
Don’t get tangled up. Store controllers, keyboards, mice, or any other cables or accessories you don’t need, so they don’t collect dust or get tangled up (or lost, at worst).
It’s not all about the physical
Normally, the maintenance of a computer is always focused on the physical components. However, it is also very important that you take care of the software on your PC:
Latest Operating System
Some of the problems that video games or certain programs have are due to an OS that is not up to date. That yes, before making modifications in this section, find out well about its stability and compatibility with your components.
Drivers
Similar to the previous case. Hasn’t it happened to you that suddenly your computer has no audio? That one of your accessories no longer works as before? Sometimes, this is due to the lack of updates on your drivers. Some are updated automatically, but you must be more aware of others and do them manually.
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