Building a computer!

[Digmaster]

The case does not need to be grounded. Its size will dissipate the charge. Also, when working on the inside of the computer, unplug it. You may hurt components if you just pull them out.

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[Spiderpig]

Ok I think I got how to avoid static electricity. Oh what if I built it in my carpet less basement would that avoid static elcetricity?

[Builder]

I built my computer minutes ago with carpet and socks.

Am I going to die?

No I just would really say that your lucky if it works you could have zapped that thing to hell and back and not even know. Whenever I even open up my computer I make sure its off, I wear rubber gloves just so I can work with it on the carpet, and make sure nothing is hot. But Spiderpig if you your mom is going to give you $2000 and make you build your own and you have never had experience with taking apart any computer stuff she is out of her mind. The thing with computers is there are so many small things that can go wrong and when or if they do then alot of other things will go wrong as well. Plus some computer parts are a bit fragile but whatever I guess all I have to say is good luck. And what is up with all these kids getting $2000 for Christmas spoiled brats I get like $200.

[Jsk2003]

I get like $100, I beat you :D

If I get around $150(from everyone total, including relatives) this Christmas, then I can buy the rest of computer parts (Processor, keyboard, disk drive)

[Builder]

I get like $100, I beat you :D

If I get around $150(from everyone total, including relatives) this Christmas, then I can buy the rest of computer parts (Processor, keyboard, disk drive)

I am just going to get a new PSU and graphics card seeing that my 8800GTS is a hot card and its starting to be outdated. Oh yeah by the way if anyone is looking for an 8800GTS pm me. Lastly Jsk what kind of processor are you going to get with $150?

[Spiderpig]

Oh build I have takena computer apart before I just need extra guidence

[Builder]

Oh build I have takena computer apart before I just need extra guidence

Lol but have you put them back together and have they worked?

[Spiderpig]

Lol but have you put them back together and have they worked?

Yes.

[Builder]

Oh and to answer one of your other questions yes you will avoid static electricity if you build it on another surface such as wood floor, rock etc. But with a $2000 computer I would not risk anything get some gloves or anti static bracelets to be safe.

[Reactor Worker]

I built my computer minutes ago with carpet and socks.

Am I going to die?

I just bought a highly poisonous, deadly scorpion on ebay.

Was it a reasonable decision?

I'm not implying that you can't under any circumstances build a computer in a room with carpet, I built mine in a room with the stuff, but it is generally a hazard not worth taking.