ESD/Anti-Static Protection

[Thorium19]

I don't have one, but I might get a cheap one for when I work on my friends computers, just to give them peace of mind that nothing bad will happen.

[marioo1182]

It is wise to use one. I've fried a couple of components before

[Enderman]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/91999-anti-static-wrist-straps/

 

about 80% of people here dont

[lani100]

I never use it but I have to use it at work/school.

[Trik'Stari]

I don't and all my floors are carpet. That shaggy kind of carpet too.

 

Livin in the danga zone!

[weez]

It is not needed.  That is all I have to say on the subject.

 

+1

[Mush Brain]

As I thought... just common sense is all it takes to prevent static shorts.

[thechez99]

I do! 

[Zubkover]

Not mandatory, but always good to have. I've fried a Mobo once, and I guess if I had been strapped it would not have happened. Its never happened again (i always strap now)

Don't tell me, that you've plugged in your PSU and made a power circuit...

+I don't really get the point of using them, since the components out box are circuit free... Can sb explain that to me, please...?

[NeatSquidYT]

I use them.

[Ptopman]

I have never used anti-static straps and have never broken anything.

[cloclo8003]

I dont, did my last build on carpet

You live dangerously

[cloclo8003]

I just touch something metal

[flibberdipper]

I don't. I've built mine on my bed and my carpet. Now I use my dresser to build and fix stuff.

[Prastupok]

I do. Fried components are a pain in the ass.

[Kermit]

Linus specifically states in every build guide:

 

"The first step in a any successful build endeavor is ensuring that you're at a static safe work station, so I don't recommend working on carpet and in our case, we are working on a 'Mod-mat Extreme'. I recommend using an anti-static wrist or ankle strap. I prefer to keep it on my ankle so it's out of my way"

 

 

I use one. Spending $5 for even a cheap-o strap like mine is still worth it if working with multi-hundred dollar components. Would you rather spend 5 dollars or 150 on a replacement motherboard? Ive never learned the hard way, so I just air on the side of caution when tinkering with my PC.

[Xaring]

Don't tell me, that you've plugged in your PSU and made a power circuit...

+I don't really get the point of using them, since the components out box are circuit free... Can sb explain that to me, please...?

DOnt know... I just installed a Wifi pci card, touched the mobo(i had unplugged the PC and made sure there was no electricity in it), I remember accidentally touching the mobo, when I booted it, the integrated GPU was dead.

[Tim Drake]

Bitch plz, I troubleshoot my PC and pull things out while it's turned on nevermind static straps.

[Pesmerga]

I've used it when I built my pc a few weeks ago, better safe than sorry, I made one myself with a cable, aluminium foil and duct tape!

[RZeroX]

I don't and all my floors are carpet. That shaggy kind of carpet too.

 

Livin in the danga zone!

This is what I thought of when you said danger zone

 

I don't use a static strap and I even have carpet.

[Uwillparish]

I have one, but I never use it.

this

[Trik'Stari]

This is what I thought of when you said danger zone

-snip

 

I don't use a static strap and I even have carpet.

That's exactly what I wanted people to think.

[Hieb]

Nope. I build in metal cases and have wood floor so I'm really not worried about it. My biggest problem is insanely sweaty hands, not static. Have never had an issue, although for some inexperienced builders I would probably recommend them. My friend once brought his computer over in his bag... and he left the side panel off while it was in his bag. I hate to think how careless he was when he assembled it, lol. He was just begging to ruin his motherboard.

[GoldSrc]

If you're going to do serious stuff, you really have to use one.

To build a PC, you have to have really bad luck to fry something.

[Guest]

I only ever use one when its not my own computer system, better safe than being lumbered with the cost of a dead component.