Antistatic device

[Redjo]

Hello do i need antistatic device before actually start building my PC? 

I don't want to damage something accidentally, i will build it on my desk its wood but it has aluminum at the drawers sides. 

 

Also if i need one where can i find it? 

The reason i am asking this question is while i was unpackaging GPU i found something saying ''careful, antistatic'' etc. dont remember exactly but it was saying that this thing is sensitive and antistatic device is recommended. 

 

Thanks in advance!

- Redjo 

 

 

[zMeul]

4 minutes ago, Redjo said:

Hello do i need antistatic device before actually start building my PC?

I've assembled PCs for many years, about a decade, and I never killed a component with static electricity

 

if you watched the nVidia lab tour guide, manufacturers build their components to resist static discharges

[MegaDave91]

No, an anti-static wrist strap isn't required. Intermittently ground yourself on a metal portion of your case.

[Redjo]

2 minutes ago, MegaDave91 said:

No, an anti-static wrist strap isn't required. Intermittently ground yourself on a metal portion of your case.

You mean touch? [Bad English] 

What is ''Intermittently ground'', google translate sucks.

[MegaDave91]

5 minutes ago, Redjo said:

You mean touch? [Bad English] 

What is ground, google translate sucks.

Touch, yes.

 

Grounding offers a path for electricity so your components aren't subjected (zapped)  to it.

[yourmomitouched]

Grounding is about electricity. You need to touch something "grounded" in order to not build up static electricity. From what I understand, the case itself is NOT grounded unless it is connected to a power supply, and the power supply is plugged into the wall. This causes electrical grounding because there is a "ground" prong on the power supply cable going into the wall. 

IMPORTANT: power supply must be switched OFF because otherwise, it's an electrocution risk. What I did when I built my PC was plug in the power supply before I put it into my case, turn the power supply off, and just keep touching the power supply while handling the motherboard. 

[Redjo]

But even doe i dont touch it should be ok right?

[Bleedingyamato]

I'm not certain an anti-static wrist strap or mat are needed but I figure it doesn't hurt to use one or both.

 

If you want to be safe/careful then get an anti-static wrist strap like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY?ie=UTF8&keywords=anti%20static%20wrist%20strap&qid=1463858373&ref_=sr_1_1&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_6%3AATVPDKIKX0DER&rps=1&s=electronics&sr=1-1

 

You could also get a mat like this if you want to be extra careful: 

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-24x27-5-Inch-Desktop-Anti-Static-M3013/dp/B00009XT3H/ref=pd_sim_147_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=3120dx4cI3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR320%2C320_&refRID=1CM23E1B80J2M6P8AQB9

 

I'd suggest at least getting a wrist strap since it's very cheap and helps keep your stuff protected.

 

If you're working on a wooden surface then the mat probably isn't required but I mentioned just in case anyone was interested.

 

I hope this helps.