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immanueltja
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So idk if this is a noob question or not, but I live in an apartment and all we have is carpet except for the kitchen floor, and the restroom and there's little to no space in both spaces.. Would it be safe for me to ground myself with the power supply? or should I get an anti-static wrist strap?

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you dont need a wrist strap

plug the PSU into the wall, and just touch it or your case once in a while and youre good

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If you touch your case often to ground yourself and after every time you walk around, you will be fine.

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in addition to what the guys said above, just dont be dumb about it.  dont tuch sensitive areas on the mobo and you will be fine. Just ground yourself on the case every so often and every time you slide on the carpet

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5 minutes ago, That_Random_Guy said:

in addition to what the guys said above, just dont be dumb about it.  dont tuch sensitive areas on the mobo and you will be fine. Just ground yourself on the case every so often and every time you slide on the carpet

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15 minutes ago, Enderman said:

you dont need a wrist strap

plug the PSU into the wall, and just touch it or your case once in a while and youre good

 

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Whoops. :D

 

6 minutes ago, That_Random_Guy said:

in addition to what the guys said above, just dont be dumb about it.  dont tuch sensitive areas on the mobo and you will be fine. Just ground yourself on the case every so often and every time you slide on the carpet

 

11 minutes ago, suchamoneypit said:

If you touch your case often to ground yourself and after every time you walk around, you will be fine.

Thank you guys.. I'll get an anti-static just in case and I'll make sure to not slide around too much :)

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