i just ordered a asus h77 v model for i7 3rd gen... while completion my rig i fixed the mobo and cpu with hyper tx3 so it will save some time .... now only to wait for the delivery of the cabinet so i can assemble the rig but eventually it took 4-5 days .. and in the meantime i kept the mobo with heatsink installed in a plastic bag....... now one of my friend just told me the plastic can cause static electricity ..i already kept it for more than two days i still have 2 days left for my cabinet ... but now i am very worried that have i accidentally fried my cpu and mobo actually i let it put in a plastic bag my motherboard was under my computer table on the flat surface..but still above the ground level ( and i stupidly put it in a thick plastic bag not one that shipped with it) i can't check right as the psu is still in order i think i made a mistake by assemble rig without complete parts ... need to be calm i guess but now .. how to confirm ... i also want to know is static electric can be produced if i never check the mobo while i was on the floor .. becoz i guess electricity can only be produced from bare feets ..is this true ... please this would be really helpful.. paranoid a bit..
markwp
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Chances are you have NOT created a problem. When you get your case and psu, install the psu into the bare case, plug the psu into the wall (not necessary to turn psu on, just get the cord in the wall) and then touch the case to discharge any static in your body. While still holding on to the case, take your mobo out of the bag and set it on the box the mobo came in.
When you are ready to install the m/b, lay the case down on your work surface (table, counter), plug in psu, ground yourself to case again, turn off psu and install m/b. Just remember to frequently touch case as you are installing other components. If you can, get a grounding strap for assembly (you can make one by using bare wire wrapped around your wrist and grounded to a screw on the side cover of the case).
Mark
When you are ready to install the m/b, lay the case down on your work surface (table, counter), plug in psu, ground yourself to case again, turn off psu and install m/b. Just remember to frequently touch case as you are installing other components. If you can, get a grounding strap for assembly (you can make one by using bare wire wrapped around your wrist and grounded to a screw on the side cover of the case).
Mark
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