anti static

[Mpire934]

is an anti static workstation required to build a pc

[W-L]

1 minute ago, Mpire934 said:

is an anti static workstation required to build a pc

Not mandatory but good to ground yourself every so often when working or to use an antistatic bracelet if you want to be careful. 

[The Real Deadpool]

No, but I highly recommend grounding yourself in any way.  Also no socks on... If you have a carpet.
Built mine on a plastic table hardwood floor and had PSU in the case right away and plugged in to be grounded.

 

[Mpire934]

Just now, W-L said:

Not mandatory but good to ground yourself every so often when working or to use an antistatic bracelet if you want to be careful. 

why an antistatic bracelet

[Guest]

13 minutes ago, Mpire934 said:

why an antistatic bracelet

That's how you make an anti-static workstation.  You use an anti-static wrist band.

 

[W-L]

16 minutes ago, Mpire934 said:

why an antistatic bracelet

That's the reason why you want to ground yourself periodically, having a bracelet will ensure no static is built up when you are working with potentially sensitive electronics. For most working on a non-carpeted surface and occasionally touching off on the casing of a grounded device is alright, usually you can do this by connecting your power supply to the wall but leaving it turned off and just touching off on the metal casing. 

[Chris Pratt]

Modern components aren't as susceptible to static electricity as they once were. You can just work at a normal table, preferably not on carpet, and you should be fine. Jay from Jayztwocents did a build on carpet a few years back just to trigger people. I just touch something metal like the case before handling a component, and never had any issues.