Quick Computer Build Question

Yes, don't build on carpet. Don't handle your components while standing on carpet. Don't think about carpets while building the computer.

Well, static is generated when vinyl or wool or other materials are rubbed. Silk for instance. Just make your own grounding strap.

I've also read somewhere homemade grounding straps are unsafe lol.

Thank you, I've decided I'd do it un the garage, lol. Its on concrete.

I did not have a ground strap until I built my own computer. I never had problems working inside computers (doing replacements, etc.) without a strap. I also had to work on a carpet (I had no choice) but it's an extremely low carpet (weave, but no pile at all).

If you have to work without a strap, remember to touch the chassis very frequently and don't shuffle your feet around. Also, pay attention to what you wear...don't wear silk, wool, fuzzy sweater, etc.

You forgot to tell the op to make sure the ps is plugged into a properly grounded outlet and installed in the case...THEN he may touch it. No pluggy inny = NO groundy.

No the power supply should be installed in the case, and plugged in for it to get rid of static if you hold it.

If you can install the PSU first and still get the motherboard/HSF inside the case, do it that way. Else, you're going to have to maneuver the PSU in later. I've never encountered a static problem, and have never used a grounding strap. Your options are kind of limited when you're building, but as soon as you can, plug the PSU in to get everything grounded.

Don't worry...nothing will shock you.