First computer build question.

[cabernet]

I tried to avoid conducting static electricity while building my computer so I wore latex gloves the entire time, a friend of mine says that that won't help stop static but I think I did work in a somewhat grounded area but I just want to know if the latex gloves worked or not to prevent static.

 

[NudistIslandGirl]

LMAO, I dunno, probbaly not.

 

[lhoney2]

I would think Latex gloves would be much worse than just touching your case chassis first, then using your hands. Ever rub to balloons together then touch the balloons to your hair? What happened? Now, instead of balloons, you are rubbing two rubber gloves together.

 

[Wishawah]

I tried to avoid conducting static electricity while building my computer so I wore latex gloves the entire time, a friend of mine says that that won't help stop static but I think I did work in a somewhat grounded area but I just want to know if the latex gloves worked or not to prevent static.

Get the power supply installed, hook up a cable from the PSU to a surge protector strip, plug the strip into an outlet, turn the strip OFF, turn the PSU OFF, then grab the case to ground yourself.

 

[s0rbit0l]

gloves?

im not positive but i believe that the gloves would magnify your problems. i have built many many computers and the big thing is dont have it or you on carpet or anything like that and you should be okay, and just touch something that will ground you before you start. and as far as static charges go, your ram will be the big concern there.

 

[lhoney2]

i have built many many computers and the big thing is dont have it or you on carpet or anything like that and you should be okay, and just touch something that will ground you before you start. and as far as static charges go, your ram will be the big concern there.

So you're saying you should do like this doofus?

 

[s0rbit0l]

So you're saying you should do like this doofus?

no i said DONT PUT IT ON CARPET OR PUT YOURSELF ON CARPET this kid is a dumb noob that has no idea what he is doing.

 

[lhoney2]

obv. it was a joke.

 

[INTELCRAZY]

They make static mats, static gloves, and static straps.... I just use a strap...

 

[Shane]

i dont even bother using gloves,Antistatic map or a wrist band.

i just keep toutching my case when im messing around in my pc.

ive never had any problems.

 

[INTELCRAZY]

Just don't wear something made of wool, etc.