build tips

[THE-FUZZ15]

Hey guys, I'm going to be building a gaming pc pretty soon and I was wandering if there were any tips anyone has about being sure I won't damage any components. I've heard about people shorting out their motherboards and I want to make sure I don't do the same thing.

[Connor]

Use as Anti-Static wrist band or build mat.

[Swndlr]

be gentle, like you would when handling a puppy :3

[THE-FUZZ15]

be gentle, like you would when handling a puppy :3

Thanks mate

[nick99n]

can you just use the wrist band? 

[ologiic]

can you just use the wrist band? 

Yeah you can. Never had an issue with or without one though.

[Sklo]

Use as Anti-Static wrist band or build mat.

Once you snap your mobo D:

[pdv789]

Before you build make sure you don't walk on carpet in socks. Preferably build on tile, I do that and don't use the wrist band. Wash your hands and consult your manuals if you have any questions. Double check compadibility and if you have questions let us know XP

[nick99n]

use the motherboard box to place the motherboard and then add the cpu cooler ,ram and such 

dont drink too much coffee why? you ask

i was carrying my gpu for a couple meter and from my shaky hands it fell ,one fan poped out and the pcb broke a bit (yes it works) im a guy who drink a shitload of coffe per day and i never have shaky hands but this day idk it just fell so just to be sure be calm and cafeine free

place the psu last maybe because it has too much cable and they get annoying  

Edit:it is easier then you might think 

[THE-FUZZ15]

use the motherboard box to place the motherboard and then add the cpu cooler ,ram and such 

dont drink too much coffee why? you ask

i was carrying my gpu for a couple meter and from my shaky hands it fell ,one fan poped out and the pcb broke a bit (yes it works) im a guy who drink a shitload of coffe per day and i never have shaky hands but this day idk it just fell so just to be sure be calm and cafeine free

place the psu last maybe because it has too much cable and they get annoying  

Edit:it is easier then you might think 

Thanks mate!

[RushTfe32]

Don't put your mobo over the plastic bag. Box is fine. Same for gpu and other components. Plastic bag is an antistatic bag INSIDE, not outside. Many people believes that it's entirely antistatic, and it isn't.

Use a magnetized screwdriver, that way you won't loose any screw under mobo, it's a pain I the ass when it happens haha

[iPhoenix]

Try not to build on carpet.  If you do, take off your socks.

 

Anti-static wrist strap is a very good precaution.  They're not very expensive either.

 

Watch a build guide - they will help you understand everything more clearly.  Linus' are very thorough but there are others that go over the process in more of an "overview" fashion.  

[TheSven]

can you just use the wrist band? 

Not related but your profile pic is baoss! (Of the EA servers)