Building PC tomorrow- few questions about static

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So I'm doing my build tomorrow and am quite worried about any static damage that could occur. The only place I can really build it is on a wooden table which is on top of a rug, on top of a wooden floor. Now, I have to place something under the case on the table, (as my wife is pretty OCD about marks on the table) would something like a piece of cardboard or a table cloth be alright?
Basically, wondering how much static is an issue when building a PC. I have an anti static wrist band which I'm planning to use. I am probably overstating the issue but just want to be 100% sure I don't ruin a lot of moneys worth of components.
So any general tips to reduce the worry of static would be great.
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You could use a table cloth but if I were you here the precautions I would take:

-A kitchen would be good to build in, since there wouldn't be carpet underneath you. Or any place without carpet would do.
-Buy an anti static mat or a wrist wrap and attach one end to a grounded surface. If your table has legs made of metal do that.
-Keep your parts on their boxes and cases if your worried about ESD damage
-Build your PC on the mat if you do get one or on the case
-Ground yourself always before moving on to an objective. Power supply, case or even the mat. Any metal surface away from parts really.

Well that's my advice, hope it helps.

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You could use a table cloth but if I were you here the precautions I would take:

-A kitchen would be good to build in, since there wouldn't be carpet underneath you. Or any place without carpet would do.
-Buy an anti static mat or a wrist wrap and attach one end to a grounded surface. If your table has legs made of metal do that.
-Keep your parts on their boxes and cases if your worried about ESD damage
-Build your PC on the mat if you do get one or on the case
-Ground yourself always before moving on to an objective. Power supply, case or even the mat. Any metal surface away from parts really.

Well that's my advice, hope it helps.

 
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