My first attempt assembling my own gaming PC. Suggestions regarding static?

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Juanito Jones

Juanito Jones

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My main concern is static. I live in a house that seems to be constantly charged with static electricity: My bedroom has carpet (the living room floor is ceramic) and I live in a place of cold weather, so I'm always getting dressed and undressed with warm clothing (wool, cotton type). I realize that every time I touch a metal or a person.
I read that to keep a hand in the case is enough but the XFX Type-01 Bravo has rubber feet or other similar material at its base: does that make static does not reach the ground? Suggestions? Advices? If bloody static ruin a component (not cheap at all) I cut my testicles. Seriously, this PC is being purchased with blood, sweat and tears.

My PC:
- MSi GeForce GTX 970 Gaming
- Intel i5 4690K
- ASUS Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1
- Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8) @ 1866MHz
- Samsung SSD 850 Evo 120GB
- Western Digital HDD Black 1TB
- Seasonic M12II Evo 620W 80+ Bronze
- XFX Type-01 Bravo

Thanks guys.
 
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George Mulligan
I find static wrist straps cumbersome and wind up causing more harm than good while assembling parts. There is a better way, but you have to be disciplined. First mount your PSU into the case. Plug the PSU into the wall, but do not turn it on. Your PSU and case are now grounded. Now, every time you pick up a new component to place it into the case, first touch your case with the opposite hand. You will ground yourself and discharge any static. Once the component is in your hand, you can now use both hands to assemble it.

Again, the rule is simply to touch the case each time before you pick up a new part or tool.
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smorizio

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few trips and tricks. if you can build on the tile floor..less static build up. also try using a large table where you dont have to walk around. use short piece of wire or wire with clips and clip one side of metal case to the table. when you go to pick a part up use your car keys and tuch the side of the case when holding the keys. if you have a build up you short out. put the ram and cpu in first.
 
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Juanito Jones

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I considered the strap. Where you should attach it? It has to be in something metalic that is directly touching the ground?
 
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George Mulligan

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I find static wrist straps cumbersome and wind up causing more harm than good while assembling parts. There is a better way, but you have to be disciplined. First mount your PSU into the case. Plug the PSU into the wall, but do not turn it on. Your PSU and case are now grounded. Now, every time you pick up a new component to place it into the case, first touch your case with the opposite hand. You will ground yourself and discharge any static. Once the component is in your hand, you can now use both hands to assemble it.

Again, the rule is simply to touch the case each time before you pick up a new part or tool.
 
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Piggy backing off what George Mulligan has stated the strap can be attached to the case (preferably somewhere that isn't covered in paint)in which the PSU has been installed into but not power on.
 
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Juanito Jones

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OK, I will try this. Thanks everyone. Wish me success!!
 
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