building first PC, need some advice on saftey precautions (esd, etc)

Sontor · Dec 2, 2014

Hello, I just had a quick question about some precautions to take while building my PC. I was just reading intel's manuel and they made it seem extremely important to purchase anti-esd equipment and that the cpu needs to be professionally installed...so I was wondering if the weather would effect this and allow me to normally build this without having some anti-esd suit on :l

Atm in Califorina, San Jose this is our humidity: http://gyazo.com/6f3edf615f1df37db1b5ba6d1473f5a9

Will this be enough "safe guard" to build my PC this week or the next? I literally am trying as hard as possible to build up static so I can shock myself (to test), but it doesn't seem to be working. While I know it only takes around 20 volts to fry certain things, I don't know whether I can build that much up. Idk, I just really don't know much about this and only reason I care is that I don't want this to be a pain in the ass trying to RMA anything. Especially with UPS -.-

Thanks!

HopelessNoob · Dec 2, 2014

you should be perfectly fine unless you're trying to build your computer outside. Just try to de-static every time you're about to touch parts and make sure you stay away from water...

Sontor · Dec 2, 2014

HopelessNoob :

What are some good ways to remove any current off me? I know touching the computer case is one, but is there any other easier ways? And yeah, I won't be building outside in the rain >.<

Tamir · Dec 2, 2014

Sontor :

It will probably be ok if you do it inside. Remember to wear an anti static wristband and do your building on an antistatic work surface and you should be fine. the CPU does not need to be professionally installed but you have to know what you are doing xD

HopelessNoob · Dec 2, 2014

just discharge on your girlfriend or someone else or you can just use any form of metal

Sontor · Dec 2, 2014

Tamir :

Sontor :

It will probably be ok if you do it inside. Remember to wear an anti static wristband and do your building on an antistatic work surface and you should be fine. the CPU does not need to be professionally installed but you have to know what you are doing xD

Ye that's the thing, I won't be using a wristband, I figure the humidity and touching the case should be enough to save. I've never actually been shocked here, I tried rubbing my socks on the carpet and touching door handles, no shock. So I figure I'll be safe, just wanted to see if anyone has any advice

Tamir · Dec 2, 2014

Sontor :

Tamir :

Ye that's the thing, I won't be using a wristband, I figure the humidity and touching the case should be enough to save. I've never actually been shocked here, I tried rubbing my socks on the carpet and touching door handles, no shock. So I figure I'll be safe, just wanted to see if anyone has any advice

Okay, good luck

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