Anti static wrist, quick reply pls
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phantomofrussia
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well it depends....
if you only have a wrist strap then it is best to connect it to the case.
if you have a mat and all of the other works then you connect each one into the ground socket in your outlet.(the circle one. not the rectangle one!!!!)
if i am wrong someone plz correct me!! i am going to be putting my computer together tomorrow and would love too know if i am going to be doing this wrong.
if you only have a wrist strap then it is best to connect it to the case.
if you have a mat and all of the other works then you connect each one into the ground socket in your outlet.(the circle one. not the rectangle one!!!!)
if i am wrong someone plz correct me!! i am going to be putting my computer together tomorrow and would love too know if i am going to be doing this wrong.
Irishwhistle
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I believe phantom is correct, I don't know from personal experience though as I've never felt the need to used one.
phantomofrussia
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lol. dont worry if you put it in the circle socket then you will be fine but since your grounded any electricity will go through you to get to the ground.
so yeah i would go with connecting it to the case if you only have the wrist strap
so yeah i would go with connecting it to the case if you only have the wrist strap
im doing this on my bed, is this a bad idea?
I live a paranoid life lol. Not to mention all this stuff together costs fifteen hundred dollars. I just dont want to mess anything up.
phantomofrussia
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bad idea. you should do this on a hardwood floor if you have it. or any other flat surface that does not have carpet.
http://www.computerforum.com/104641-how-build-computer-step-step-photos.html
This guide says its ok to do on a bed, as long as you touch the case and or use a wrist strap.
phantomofrussia
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then go for it. i am not really sure just trying to elimanite all static potential stuff
Irishwhistle
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Hardwood floors or linoleum floors are best... I've built rigs on carpeting and never had a problem though.
The bed is probably safe though... as long as it's not a BUNK bed.
phantomofrussia
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it really depends on the time of year you do it. during the winter when static can be a problem i wouldnt do it on carpet. during the summer sure why not
phantomofrussia
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yeah you should. just go back carefully and take your time doing this.
with this the saying "Slow and Steady Wins the Race" applies very well. you hurry and your computer might not work in the end
with this the saying "Slow and Steady Wins the Race" applies very well. you hurry and your computer might not work in the end
phantomofrussia
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i would guess it varies by motherboard.
so check with your motherboard manufacturer. if not call them or where ever you bought your motherboard from and say that you are missing some screws
edit: read your motherboard installation guide. it should tell you everything also. hopefully
so check with your motherboard manufacturer. if not call them or where ever you bought your motherboard from and say that you are missing some screws
edit: read your motherboard installation guide. it should tell you everything also. hopefully
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Irishwhistle
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i only have 4/6 of those specific screws that the thread says to use. I dont know what to do
The case should come with screws... you'll need more than six... the PSU will require at least two, ideally you would use four for it.
phantomofrussia
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........what motherboard do you have and do you have the same case as the one in the guide?
Irishwhistle
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damnit, it says i need 9 of those screws, wtf
Screws are only to hold the mobo in place... when I built my rig I didn't use the recommended amount as I didn't have that many at the time because I was using an old case.