Do i need one ???

[RoryRB]

Im going to re-paste a gpu ( aby tips woyld be helpfull) and i wwas wondering do you blnned anything like an anti-static bracelet or some other specific tool, i have a screwdriver and some alchol wipes

[TensorVortex]

Yah done it more than 20 cards, make sure u touch the wall or ur PSU to release any build up static charge, and u are good to go. If u have a live strong bracelet, no harm to put it on.

[RichardR]

This video offers a great tutorial on following the rules ... or not ...

I never used to have one, so used to do maintenance leaning at an awkward angle with my foot on a radiator pipe.

Eventually I gave up and just worked without. I now own a wristband (yey Pro Tech Toolkit!), but don't have anything to connect it to without running an extension lead and making up a plug with just earth connected. Still haven't damaged anything yet....

 

You can find more background information here:

And more seriously here. This makes a good point about NOT directly connecting your body to ground to prevent nasty side effects (like death) when accidentally touching high voltage (i.e. a safe antistatic wristband should have a 1 MΩ resistor between you and ground to limit current):