Building a Computer on carpet???

[HemiGoesHam]

So I recently received all my parts in the mail and I want to start building my computer. My last build I did on a tile surface but I moved so I no longer have tiles. I'm going to be building it in my room and placing the pc on my desk. I'm almost certain if I touch my metal case, or plug in my esd wrist strap into the ground of a outlet I should be fine, I guess I just want confirmation? Also would it be better if I stood on cardboard, or a old pc metal panel?

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Just now, HemiGoesHam said:

So I recently received all my parts in the mail and I want to start building my computer. My last build I did on a tile surface but I moved so I no longer have tiles. I'm going to be building it in my room and placing the pc on my desk. I'm almost certain if I touch my metal case, or plug in my esd wrist strap into the ground of a outlet I should be fine, I guess I just want confirmation? Also would it be better if I stood on cardboard, or a old pc metal panel?

Ive built 5 on carpet and had no issues. Just take off your socks and touch your case every time you put in a new part. (big filing cabinets is what I use)

[Bigheart]

you should be fine. id put cardboard or something down just in case so that you reduce the risk of losing screws and getting fibers caught in places they shouldnt be.

 

[Moonzy]

just make sure you ground yourself often is all you have to do

if you have ESD strap, plug your psu in and clip it to the casing, without turning the psu on of course and you should be golden 

(assuming your wiring is grounded and all)

[i7-6700K]

You should be fine. I would just put a piece of cardboard

[tbake0155]

I never take precautions like this, but then again I've destroyed a lot of hardware.

 

 

[Dukanater]

just put your power supply in the case and plug it in and ground yourself off your case well you building don't over think it =p