Anti-Static Computer Tools Useful or Useless?

Joe88 · Post by **Joe88** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:31 pm

I never needed a wrist strap
I work on tile, not carpet
also I have a $75 anti-static surge protector on my comp...
so I just push my finger on the anti-static metal and thats it

HeavyMetal · Post by **HeavyMetal** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:36 pm

Ah Damn I totally forgot about Radio Shack.

I actually wanted to get the strap, but I figured why order it when I could buy it locally. Then none of the computer places had them. I completely forgot Radio Shack. Thanks man.

Oh you may not want to use magnetic tools though. This may be my first PC build, I take lots of stuff apart. Most magnets are calibrated, but the real reason you don't want to do that is the little metal what nots bend toward your tool. In some cases even your hand will magnetize small parts toward your skin.

Thanks everyone. Now that I can get it locally I'll go for it. I just didn't think I had the patience to wait a few days for a strap to show up before I put it together. I'm going from an old but good P4 with integrated graphics too a 6600 Core with a 256 ATI so I am spazing to get it together.

Joe88 · Post by **Joe88** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:39 pm

nice
what mobo you got ?

HeavyMetal · Post by **HeavyMetal** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:24 pm

It an MSI P965 Neo-F Socket.

I don't build or upgrade often so I make them to last. (My old P4 is still good for moderate use at 5 yrs.)

Took forever to get the I/O Panel out of the case to get the new one in though. I don't know why they bother having one pre-installed.

Truthfully, I got the Mobo, CPU, Case, PSU, and Fan for about as much as the CPU and Mobo would cost together.

Now I just have to hope I have the brains to assemble the thing. Too many damn screws. hahaha

OmniStrata · Post by **OmniStrata** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:53 am

$6 to potentially save $1000+ worth of equipment?

Don't be stupid, invest in your wrist!

Knowname · Post by **Knowname** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:53 am

I hardly even bother. I'd been known to just toss the computer and perform surgery FROM BED IN MY FUZZY SLIPPERS if I had to -_-. OK, that's a little overboard, but I did once ;p.

So in conclusion, it doesn't really matter. My brother says it's partially due to the elevation I live in (at or under sea level...) so if you're in Denver of something. You may want to invest in a strap, anti-static mat AND do your tinkerings IN YOUR GARAGE, not in your fuzzy, carpeted room. Oh, don't try it with plushy pjs on either ;p. BUT how hard is it to get a strap?? I mean... where a freaking WATCH! or a friendship bracelet! 10 cents at the country grocerie store. seriously. put some paper down and don't drag your feat. I mean, it's not a matter of expense. your just LAZY. *and so am I ;p*

Knowname · Post by **Knowname** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:04 pm

*disclaimer: ok, apparently I don't know jack about this stuff... ;p that should be my sig lol.