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How do you build your PC without letting static ruin it?

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September 26, 2013 9:49:05 AM

Hi,
I am wanting to build my first PC and I am worried about static ruining it all and wrecking my first build. I have heard about anti-static wrist straps but I was wondering if there is any other tips or tricks I could use to ground the static. I have a laminate flooring which i can use to build on but that is it. I have asked a relative and he said that he can bring me a big sheet of metal home. If I build on that will that help in any way at all?
Thanks if you can help me

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September 26, 2013 9:55:51 AM

A metal sheet is not necessary.

I've built many hundreds of machines and never had a static issue, although I don't run around in wool socks on a silk rug or anything. Just be aware and touch the metal of the case or power supply before other parts and don't handle parts by the contacts. You can wear a wrist strap, although I never have felt it necessary.

A big no-no is having large glasses of liquid on the desk during the build, especially if you have anything powered up.
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September 26, 2013 9:58:34 AM

DONT RUB YOUR FEET ON A CARPET WITH SOCKS ON AND THEN TOUCH YOUR PC!!!! no but seriously just touch something metal like the case you are building it in before you touch the components.
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September 26, 2013 10:12:35 AM

Ok thanks :D 
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May 14, 2014 8:16:56 PM

RealBeast said:
A metal sheet is not necessary.

I've built many hundreds of machines and never had a static issue, although I don't run around in wool socks on a silk rug or anything. Just be aware and touch the metal of the case or power supply before other parts and don't handle parts by the contacts. You can wear a wrist strap, although I never have felt it necessary.

A big no-no is having large glasses of liquid on the desk during the build, especially if you have anything powered up.


What if I'm building without a case, will touching the power supply box work?
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May 14, 2014 8:23:28 PM

ngsilverwolf said:
DONT RUB YOUR FEET ON A CARPET WITH SOCKS ON AND THEN TOUCH YOUR PC!!!! no but seriously just touch something metal like the case you are building it in before you touch the components.


There's always that. :lol: 

But in all honesty I've built several PCs and never used a static wrist strap - I generally find them to be a complete waste of money since you're basically paying for a false sense of security. If you're going to have anything go wrong with any part of your build, it's going to be because of a poor production line on the manufacturer's end than your end.
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