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Jimmy 2004

Jimmy 2004

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Most people don't even bother with the anti-static wristband :rolleyes:

I certainly didn't. TBH, all you normally need is a screwdriver and a bit of patience, no specialist tools really that I can think of, unless you have an unusual case. Might be an idea to have some thermal paste to hand, but that's about it really. Just make sure that when you open all of the boxes for your parts you place the components on top of the antistatic bags rather than on a carpet or something daft like that.
 
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thermal paste, suran wrap and a screw driver is all you need. you don't need anti-static wristband ground your self by touching the Power Supply with your hand before handling components.

- Christine
 
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hey, tbh mate i wouldnt use an antistatic wristband like many have said theres really no need, and tbh you dont need to ground yourself before much either, just remmber never touch any gold connectors!! and when handling your MOBO just hold it on its sides try not to touch the connections on the back!! apart from that all the rest is just common sense watch out for where you place your parts out of the packet, and id have the case lyring flat on the ground with u looking down on it, far easier to see whats happening that way ^^

hmm cant think of anything else that really needs to be mentioned just take your time and be careful and everything will work out. Good luck and at the end of it you can look back on your computer with the satisfaction of building it yourself :)
 
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Great advice guys, I've started ordering most of my components already. Can't wait!
 
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awesome! glad to here it bleecher!! if you need any help or cant figure out what goes where just send me a message or create a topic im sure everyone will be glad to help :)

Good luck!! and enjoy your new comp when the parts get to you :)
 
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