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Static Help (First Time Builder)

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Ironically, my tag on most stuff (besides here because it was taken) is Static (big fan of the band, Static-X) but I have no idea why it's dangerous when building a PC.

So what can it do? How do I avoid it? Do I need a Anti-Static Mat and Straps?

Cheers!

CPU: Intel i-9 9900KF
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
RAM: G.Skill 32GB 3200MHz Sniper X
GPU: ASUS ROG Strix RTX 2060
Case: Fractual Design Define S
Storage: Intel 760p 265GB SSD x2, Intel 760p 1TB SSD
PSU: Aerocool Project 7 650W
Display: ASUS VG278QR
Cooling: Noctua D-15S

Sound: ASUS Strix Soar

OS: Windows 10

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touch something grounded before you touch any PCBs and do it every time you walk away and come back too and you should have no problems. you could get an anti static wristband thing but i find them a PITA and they get in my way so i never use one

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

Builds:

The Toaster Project! Northern Bee!

 

The original LAN PC build log! (Old, dead and replaced by The Toaster Project & 5.0)

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#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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Static can send electricity through areas it shouldn't be going through, and when something is turned off, it shouldn't be getting random jolts of electricity. Things like capacitors that hold charge will be, of course, suceptible to random charges, and the amount of electricity that is usually sent to PC components is very carefully delivered by your power supply. If it comes from your finger, it is some random charge that could be too much for a component to handle.

 

That being said, I usually don't use antistatic stuff when I build. Just don't build on carpet and you'll be pretty good.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

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PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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I've no carpet in my house and will be building on a wooden kitchen table, we good? Touch the sink before I go near the PC?

CPU: Intel i-9 9900KF
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
RAM: G.Skill 32GB 3200MHz Sniper X
GPU: ASUS ROG Strix RTX 2060
Case: Fractual Design Define S
Storage: Intel 760p 265GB SSD x2, Intel 760p 1TB SSD
PSU: Aerocool Project 7 650W
Display: ASUS VG278QR
Cooling: Noctua D-15S

Sound: ASUS Strix Soar

OS: Windows 10

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