Serious off topic subject

[LINKUS234]

How important is it to be grounded while building a PC, I only ask because i live in a house that is raised off of the ground about 3ft (it's a trailer) full of fluffy carpet, and have a pet. I don't want to accidentally short something out while I'm making this new build, with this being my first ever. 

[Guest]

It's quite important as you can potentially break your components before you even put them in the system.

 

I suggest an anti-static wrist strap. If you don't have one or don't want to buy one, touching the sink will be sufficient. Just make sure you don't create static electricity afterwards.

 

Cheers,

[Froody129]

I've done 3 builds sitting on a carpet in socks. Parts aren't that sensitive anymore. I'd suggest putting your case somewhere where it's grounded and touching it often and while touching parts 

[Mick Naughty]

I never ground myself nor will I. Build all of mine on carpet on a wood table so I never ground myself.

 

Isnt much need to either. Not building raw components and they aren't that sensitive. 

[LINKUS234]

Ok, so basically what I got from this is, it's important, but not detrimental to be grounded. Just be very cautious. 

[Mick Naughty]

Peope just tend to want to cover basics so if something breaks theu go back and try to blame stuff. Grounding is one of those things. 

[PSUGuru]

 

This video pretty much explains it all.