Static Electricity...

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Before I make the purchase on the parts for my computer, I want to know what the best way to eliminate static electricity is.

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1: Don't build your computer on a carpet.
2: Always stay grounded to the case
3: You could always use an anti-static wrist band.
 
Been building them for years and never burned something over static. Plus my computer room has carpet and I dont use a anti-static band :D.

Anythime you remove or install hardware always just touch a metal part of the case before hand. Even if you just walk two feet away and back, touch it when you come back. If your really want to use a anti static band do it cheap. Get some speaker or whatever kind of wire. Strip enough off one end to make a loop to go around your wrist and a smaller amount on the other end and attach that to the case.
 
During the winter time is the only time ive seen static. been a long time since ive done a build. One thing though is the cold weather like in mich. Bare foot is the answer to that on a carpet. ive actually had some good shocks in the winter.
 
voyagerfan99 said:
1: Don't build your computer on a carpet.
2: Always stay grounded to the case
3: You could always use an anti-static wrist band.
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Better safe than sorry. I always put the anti-static band on when I'm working inside the PC. Only need to buy it once - and they are pretty cheap to buy.

Amazon 10 bucks
http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimi...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253117337&sr=8-3

Office Depot - 8 bucks
http://www.officedepot.com/a/produc...b?cm_mmc=YSSP-_-overture_smx-_-PLP-_-64868719
 
Rosewill. Wearing that my house might get struck by lighten. House burns down, dog runs away and I am living in a tent in the back yard with wife.

Couldnt help myself.:D
 
I've never used an anti-static wristband before. Just anytime before I start working with the guts of a computer, I touch something metal (usually the case). components aren't nearly as fragile as manufactuers let on. Yes, you need to be careful, but I've had motherboards running on carpet without a problem (but don't do it, ok :P)

If you're really worried, best to take the extra steps to be safe over sorry... But for the most part, techies tend to avoid those wristbands and such.
 
The_Other_One said:
But for the most part, techies tend to avoid those wristbands and such.
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I agree that techies do not use these antistatic precautions (wrist bands and mats) any longer (for the most part)

In the old days (huh!) All the techies did wear these things, and you were required to have them tested every ~6months or so (following the International standard electrical/electonic recommendations/guidelines)
But then the electronic components became more robust (higher tolerances and better manufactured) And slowly but surely the wrist bands went.
generally if you read Guides on Benchtesting Motherboards and alike, many websites just state use a bit of cardboard (pretty sure its more for the table than the anti-static protection though ;))

Anyway, generally overkill, unless you're working for some large computer/electronic business that mainly just want to show users they are doing the so called right thing.
Actually the "old" issue was that you could inadvertantly cause inherant or unforeseen future electronic faults. I don't think electronic parts have 20 year gaurantees anymore :D
 
StrangleHold said:
Rosewill. Wearing that my house might get struck by lighten. House burns down, dog runs away and I am living in a tent in the back yard with wife.

Couldnt help myself.:D
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Lol, a wristband is a wristband though pretty much:P

One of the few rosewill thing's id buy though, their cheap cases are alright though aswell.
 
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