ESD tools?

[KingBlue72]

Is the extra cost for ESD screwdrivers and tweezers worth it for building PCs?

[r4tch3t]

No. I have used a screwdriver I bought from the hardware store about 10 years ago.

You'll be fine as long as you use an anti static strap or touch the metal of a plugged in case every so often when building the pc.

[KingBlue72]

2 minutes ago, r4tch3t said:

No. I have used a screwdriver I bought from the hardware store about 10 years ago.

You'll be fine as long as you use an anti static strap or touch the metal of a plugged in case every so often when building the pc.

So just go for regular?

[Aimi]

48 minutes ago, KingBlue72 said:

So just go for regular?

You don't even really need a wristband, it's just an extra safety measure. Odds are you won't need any tools with ESD protection, since wristbands are enough, but it all depends on how cautious you want to be.

Regular tools are perfectly fine to use.

[KingBlue72]

1 minute ago, Aimi said:

You don't even really need a wristband, it's just an extra safety measure. Odds are you won't need any tools with ESD protection, since wristbands are enough, but it all depends on how cautious you want to be.

Regular tools are perfectly fine to use.

Then I'll do that

 

[pas008]

built on carpet in socks with magnetic screwdrier since forever

 

if you are intentionally trying to electrostatic shock something I guess you could maybe do damage