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Depends on your case. Having a Phillips head screwdriver or 1/4" hex nut driver is generally the most that is needed. Although having an inexpensive 3-prong grabber is often useful. If you have bought additional fans, you will need a medium Phillips head screwdriver.

 

In low static environments, if one is careful a wrist/leg anti-static strap is not needed. Mount the psu in the case. Make sure the switch on the back of the psu is in the off position. Plug the unit into a wall outlet. The case is now grounded. Simply touch a metal part of the case periodically to normalize your body. If you wish to be extra cautious handling some components keep one hand on a metal portion of the case.

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I am going to build a pc for the first time in a few weeks.

Which tools would you recommend me to buy:

- Is there some kind of all-in-one pc building kit?

- Is an anti-static wrist band or something simular worth it, and what exactly should I get?

 

I live in europe.

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You don't need any more, i'm right here.

 

 

jk, a screwdriver (normal phillips) will do fine.

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screwdrive, also make sure to ground yourself before building, you really dont need an anti static strap IMO

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Depends on your case. Having a Phillips head screwdriver or 1/4" hex nut driver is generally the most that is needed. Although having an inexpensive 3-prong grabber is often useful. If you have bought additional fans, you will need a medium Phillips head screwdriver.

 

In low static environments, if one is careful a wrist/leg anti-static strap is not needed. Mount the psu in the case. Make sure the switch on the back of the psu is in the off position. Plug the unit into a wall outlet. The case is now grounded. Simply touch a metal part of the case periodically to normalize your body. If you wish to be extra cautious handling some components keep one hand on a metal portion of the case.

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