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Static shocking and cases?

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So i have carpet... and every time i got to my computer to turn it on i shock the case. Could this one day rekt my components?

 

Nothing to worry about it's grounded via the PSU so it discharges harmlessly.

It is fine, the case is grounded. You should ventilate your room more often, because frequent static build ups are a sign for dry air. 

 

 
 

 

I don't see how this will help with the static, because you are the one being charged. But this will improve the air flow under your case. 

 

 

But the static is due to the carpet and the dry environment since it's currently winter when you walk or drag your feet across the carpet it will charge your statically body and since your case is grounded it discharges through that when you touch it. The wood itself won't make a difference since the charge is being built up in the person and not the case itself.

 

 

It's just due to the dry weather right now, if you want to reduce some of that static in your home you can place a humidifier in the room or hallway which will help.

 

 

Just saying 

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