What are some good, cheap, PC building tools I could pickup?

jamspls

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I've done some googling but I don't know if the tools I'm looking at are really what I need.
Could you suggest some cheap, but useful:
-Magnetic screwdrivers (the kind that LinusTechtips uses)
-Anti-static 'things'
-General 'good-to-haves' for a toolbox of PC building/upgrading things

Thanks for your help!
 
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Here's what I consider to be the essentials:

1. Magnetic phillips screwdriver
2. Air duster
3. Foam cleaner
4. Anti-static cloth

Anti-static wristbands and mats are useful but not necessary. The vast majority of PC building and upgrading can be done with your hands, so tools aren't needed all that much.
Here's what I consider to be the essentials:

1. Magnetic phillips screwdriver
2. Air duster
3. Foam cleaner
4. Anti-static cloth

Anti-static wristbands and mats are useful but not necessary. The vast majority of PC building and upgrading can be done with your hands, so tools aren't needed all that much.
 
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Design1stcode2nd

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High content alcohol 99% if you can get it and a lint free cloth (removing thermal paste). A magnetic cup is a nice to have for all the screws and thumbscrews (I just use a pottery thing my kids made for me). A clip on gooseneck light is nice unless you have a really well lit building area.

Perhaps a ratchet screwdriver? I've thought of picking one of those up.