Static

[DAVID_15]

did u use a static band when u Build your computer and do u realy even need them?

 

[The Merlin]

You should use one just in case, but I think if you just are always touching the case when handling components you should be fine

 

[nvalhalla]

I don't use one, I just keep in contact with the case.

 

[ThirtySixBelow]

When building a computer and working with valuble stuff its not worth the risk, i just bought a 10 dollar wrist band which i think outweighs a new 100+ motherboard.

 

[XRAYZ]

i haven't used one either

 

[Shrapnill]

I actually use an antistatic mat that not only prevents ESD on the case, but demagnatizes my tools as well. The only time Ive seen ESD to damage was from a screwdriver, and you bet your ass I learned my lesson then and there.

A smart person can avoid it, a smarter person protects against it.

 

[LV38_Eagle]

A smart person can avoid it, a smarter person protects against it.

That’s worth repeating, and as someone else mentioned, a £5.00 wristband saving the possibility of damaging my £300.00 + video card. Not a risk I am going to take.

 

[diggerB]

And seriously... just because 2/3 of us (according to the poll as it currently stands) don't have antistatic straps doesn't mean you shouldn't... In fact, maybe that's a good reason to get one and use it any time you are working inside your computer. You'd one-up the majority of us...

 

[hygor]

i never bother and i have only fried a motherboard and soundcard by static shock! but they were both old!

 

[DAVID_15]

i never bother and i have only fried a motherboard and soundcard by static shock! but they were both old!

sounds like i should get 1 i dont want any of my hardware getting fried that ezy but i all ready Built half of my computer but ill still get one.