QUICK question from a first time computer builder

wildmonkeys77 · Dec 24, 2006, 11:45 PM

Hey, new to these forums, merry Christmas all.

I'm building a computer tomorrow, never done it before, and I have an anti-static wrist strap but I've encountered some conflicting advice on what to actually connect it to.

here's my selections that are final at this point if you are curious: hooray

I will be working on a garage floor.

Do I need to attach my strap to a grounded object, such as a faucet, or to the computer case?

Thanks a ton guys. Here's some pandas for you wee

stevorob · Dec 24, 2006, 11:50 PM

Attaching it to the case is usually sufficient enough.

peach1971 · Dec 24, 2006, 11:55 PM

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Have a nice christmas & fun with your new PC!

Gorre · Dec 24, 2006, 11:58 PM

The case needs to be plugged in too remember, so you're earthed via the psu.

zekrahminator · Dec 25, 2006, 12:27 AM

Please take a quick look at my guide, it helps to have step-by-step instructions for first time building (with pictures!).

tkpenalty · Dec 25, 2006, 12:58 AM

he looked at it. Dude don't worry, if you worry, you screw up. I reckon antistatic wrist straps are gimmicks. My friend ESD'ed his motherboard (finally someone does it) with a wrist strap; he was testing it out to see if it was that "effective", he did it to an old Pentium Pro motherboard though...

EDIT: Uh smithfield? Get conroe... smithfield these days isn't worth it.

pt · Dec 25, 2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tkpenalty

EDIT: Uh smithfield? Get conroe... smithfield these days isn't worth it.

i agree

go conroe, and save on something else

Ketxxx · Dec 25, 2006, 01:39 AM

anti stat wrist straps are a scam really. just touch 2 metal objects at the same time (for example your pc case chassis with one hand and a metal pole with the other) and your good to go. much less restricting too

wildmonkeys77 · Dec 25, 2006, 03:36 AM

I read your guide completely (I think!) prior to my original post and Zekrahminator and I just wanted to say thanks a ton for writing something such as this, it's the best guide I've read so far in terms of bringing the wordy knowledge into a visual, more practical form.

At this time I'd like to use this nifty smiley

Dec 24, 2006, 11:45 PM	#1
wildmonkeys77 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 53 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	QUICK question from a first time computer builder Hey, new to these forums, merry Christmas all. I'm building a computer tomorrow, never done it before, and I have an anti-static wrist strap but I've encountered some conflicting advice on what to actually connect it to. here's my selections that are final at this point if you are curious: hooray I will be working on a garage floor. Do I need to attach my strap to a grounded object, such as a faucet, or to the computer case? Thanks a ton guys. Here's some pandas for you wee

Dec 24, 2006, 11:50 PM	#2
stevorob Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NC Posts: 478 (0.18/day) Thanks: 21 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts System Specs	Attaching it to the case is usually sufficient enough. __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

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Dec 24, 2006, 11:58 PM	#4
Gorre Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cinnamon - edible orgasms Posts: 97 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	The case needs to be plugged in too remember, so you're earthed via the psu.

Dec 25, 2006, 12:27 AM	#5
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Dec 25, 2006, 12:58 AM	#6
tkpenalty Eligible for custom title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Australia, Sydney Posts: 5,023 (2.06/day) Thanks: 412 Thanked 361 Times in 266 Posts System Specs	he looked at it. Dude don't worry, if you worry, you screw up. I reckon antistatic wrist straps are gimmicks. My friend ESD'ed his motherboard (finally someone does it) with a wrist strap; he was testing it out to see if it was that "effective", he did it to an old Pentium Pro motherboard though... EDIT: Uh smithfield? Get conroe... smithfield these days isn't worth it. __________________ AMD Radeon X1950~HD4000 Support Clubhouse “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

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Dec 25, 2006, 01:39 AM	#8
Ketxxx Eligible for custom title Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingdom of gods Posts: 6,380 (2.42/day) Thanks: 35 Thanked 580 Times in 412 Posts System Specs	anti stat wrist straps are a scam really. just touch 2 metal objects at the same time (for example your pc case chassis with one hand and a metal pole with the other) and your good to go. much less restricting too __________________ WARNING: I am cracking down on stupidity in the forums. Anyone caught making a dumb statement clearly not knowing many, if any of the facts, will promptly be directed to xtremesystems. Sig edited. If anyone wants to know about the E4400 (E7200 sold) drop me a PM

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Dec 25, 2006, 03:36 AM	#9
wildmonkeys77 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 53 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I read your guide completely (I think!) prior to my original post and Zekrahminator and I just wanted to say thanks a ton for writing something such as this, it's the best guide I've read so far in terms of bringing the wordy knowledge into a visual, more practical form. At this time I'd like to use this nifty smiley

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