Building on a carpet

[Guest]

I'm currently looking to buy parts for my PC, and I want to build it myself. However, I've heard when building a PC you should avoid building in carpeted area to avoid static electricity. I don't have a build area that isn't carpeted (apartment). Is there a way to still build the PC in a carpeted area?

[Guest]

A table? Don't worry a carpet won't kill you

[Guest]

Just now, dexxterlab97 said:

A table? Don't worry a carpet won't kill you

I do have a table (my desk). Just thought it was a crucial part to avoid carpeted areas (first time PC builder a.k.a noob)

[bgibbz]

Just now, prostrike33 said:

I do have a table (my desk). Just thought it was a crucial part to avoid carpeted areas (first time PC builder a.k.a noob)

The worry with carpet is static buildup. Sock + carpet = ⚡️. Just where shoes and use a anti static wrist strap if possible. It should be fine. 

[Mira Yurizaki]

Carpet is only a problem for static. And losing small pieces if it's a plush carpet.

[Mike Soda]

2 minutes ago, prostrike33 said:

I do have a table (my desk). Just thought it was a crucial part to avoid carpeted areas (first time PC builder a.k.a noob)

You could buy a Antistatic Mat or even just one of those wrist bands.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, bgibbz said:

The worry with carpet is static buildup. Sock + carpet = ⚡️. Just where shoes and use a anti static wrist strap if possible. It should be fine. 

All right. Thanks

[Railgun]

Plug your power supply into the wall and turn it on then touch it every now and then if you are really worried about static. You could also build your computer outside. Just make sure to either complete it all at once or bring EVERYTHING back in when you stop working on it. Even if you only stop for a short period of time. It's not worth the risk of forgetting then leaving it out in the sun or the rain.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Railgun said:

Plug your power supply into the wall and turn it on then touch it every now and then if you are really worried about static. You could also build your computer outside. Just make sure to either complete it all at once or bring EVERYTHING back in when you stop working on it. Even if you only stop for a short period of time. It's not worth the risk of forgetting then leaving it out in the sun or the rain.

Alright. Thanks

[piemadd]

31 minutes ago, prostrike33 said:

I'm currently looking to buy parts for my PC, and I want to build it myself. However, I've heard when building a PC you should avoid building in carpeted area to avoid static electricity. I don't have a build area that isn't carpeted (apartment). Is there a way to still build the PC in a carpeted area?

You can put down a board to stand on just in case. Build the thing itself on your desk