wearing rubber gloves for computer building (not nitrile)

Joshua_197

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I got myself rubber gloves from my brother, he is a crew in a ship, He gave me rubber gloves which is unused, I think this gloves are typically used as safety precautions on his work, I would like to use it to replace my computer components with a new one, specifically replacing the motherboard, CPU, and RAM. These components are as I have read, pretty susceptible to static electricity, Could I use these gloves?

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Solution
You honestly don't need gloves or wrist straps. I've been building PCs since the 90s and I've never needed to use anything of the sort. The best way to prevent a static discharge is to stop it from happening in the first place and that means clean your build area thoroughly. If you're working in a carpeted area, use something to cover the carpet. A plastic chair mat is usually what I use.

Thebusdriver8

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sure. you should be safe by just touching a metal part of your case from time to time and not touching any contacts, but if you want to go that extra mile, whatever works for you :D
 

g-unit1111

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You honestly don't need gloves or wrist straps. I've been building PCs since the 90s and I've never needed to use anything of the sort. The best way to prevent a static discharge is to stop it from happening in the first place and that means clean your build area thoroughly. If you're working in a carpeted area, use something to cover the carpet. A plastic chair mat is usually what I use.
 
Solution
The gloves are NOT necessary. Touch the metal of the PC case before handling the components. Handle the CPU, Mobo and RAM by the edges. Just don't walk across the carpet in wool socks when the humidity is low and pick up the components!