Do I have to use a anti static wristband?

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

Hi this is my first build and I am building on a table that is on a carpet meaning it is a carpeted floor, The table is wood and I am stepping on carpet, is anti static risk band necessary? Is there any other alternative way to do this like not using the wristband? Thanks

i7Baby · Jul 12, 2014

Gee yeah - don't build anywhere near carpets. Even if you're not, still use a wrist strap. Especially for a first time builder.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

Crap I already but my cpu and ram in my MOBO damn it I kept touching my old computer case now and then.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

Does it work if I sit on the table and build it and not touch the carpet like putting my legs on a chair or something?

i7Baby · Jul 12, 2014

Build it in a room without carpet. Use a wrist strap. Make sure the pc and the wrist strap are earthed.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

This is what I did I used the motherboard box and placed the anti static bag under my motherboard and installed the ram I hope it didnt break anything Im just 13.

ssddx · Jul 12, 2014

while not preferable of course, it is possible to stand on carpet and assemble a computer without an esd wristband. just standing on carpet doesnt mean all of a sudden you will get a static discharge.

as long as you are not shuffling your feet around and generating a charge and as long as you make sure to touch the pc case often before you touch any components you should be fine.

i've never used an esd strap, even for my first builds. its a good idea if you dont know what you are doing however if you touch the case before you touch anything else each and every time you will be fine.

standing on a plastic office chair mat or other such surface (or sitting in a chair if you prefer that) would also work and would reduce the chance that you build up a charge.

i shouldnt have to say it but make sure you do not wear a sweater, sweatpants or other clothing which generates a static charge.

generally i install the power supply into the case first, then the motherboard. i then install everything else such as the ram once i have the mobo mounted. some cpu coolers however might require mounting before installation if your case doesnt have a hole behind the motherboard tray.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

Im just going to sit on my computer table I hope that works. I was wearing a North Face jacket the TNF Apex, jeans, and Air Jordans I hope none of those stuff generates static. Oh I was touching my Dell Dimension 2400 case.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

My motherboard didnt come with screws what the heck? Does the screws come with the case?

i7Baby · Jul 12, 2014

Try - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

read all your instructions and manuals.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

And also my power adapter is one of those extension ones where it has 8 ports, It is placed on the carpet is that ok?

ssddx · Jul 12, 2014

screws which hold the motherboard onto the case typically come with pc cases and not with motherboards.

if you are reusing a case... you could use the same screws it has inside it. howevever... i'm not sure if a dell case would work as dell uses some proprietary custom designed motherboards so the screw holes may not line up! you might have to purchase another case if things do not line up. (you can get cheap cases such as this one for $37 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-case-solution or this one for $35 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcmrc100kkx1u3 if that is the case)

by extension power adapter do you mean a surge protector? that is fine being on the carpet. make sure that you DO NOT plug in the computer while you are working on it though

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

Im not using a Dell case Lol I said I was touching it to ground myself.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

Does it work if I work in the kitchen the floors are plastic tile and the table is wood, Would it work without the wristband? And my uncle told me to use wire wrap it around my hand with electric tape and tape the other side to a metal.

ssddx · Jul 12, 2014

the kitchen floor would likely be preferable, yes. a wood table is perfectly fine as well.

i myself prefer to assemble pcs in either the kitchen (was linoleum floor, now its tiled) or the dining room (hardwood floor).

you can work without a wristband if you touch your metal computer case before you touch any components. as long as you follow this rule its not a big deal.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

So this happened I hope I didnt damage my MOBO yesterday I was putting my CPU and ram into my mobo I was stepping on carpet with rubber shoes, I was standing on carpet and working on a wooden desk I touched my old Dell Computer case besides me. Do you think anything got damaged?

g-unit1111 · Jul 12, 2014

In my personal experience - static wrist straps provide nothing but a false sense of security. I'm not saying it doesn't happen but at the same time you're just wasting money. What I usually do when beginning a build is to thoroughly clean the surface of whatever area you happen to be working on, and to use a plastic chair mat if you happen to be working on top of carpet. Usually that will solve any static problems you may encounter.

A lot of the time it's just a precautionary measure - if something is going to be DOA, it's going to be DOA. And that's usually the result of a bad machine line than it is a user error. That's usually more the end result of what happens when you get a bad component, it's typically not the user.

ssddx · Jul 12, 2014

if you were touching the pc case off and on the whole time then you were probably fine.

just standing on carpet isnt going to cause static... but moving around on it could. its just a precaution.

Technefy · Jul 12, 2014

Thank you all for your assistance.

Do I have to use a anti static wristband?

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