Just anywhere at all on the radiator mate, desk is a great place, as you can work in a bit more comfort as opposed to down on your knees on the floor, saves buying knee pads as well.![]()
They have their use but i will confess to never having used one in almost over 10 years of pc repair and building.
Your dining/kitchen table is fine. Preferably a large table so you can keep the components handy. Before opening any box and handling the components ground yourself. Quite simple really reach for the radiator on the wall or touch the case.
You will notice that as you build the system you are constantly in contact with the chassis (case) and grounding yourself. By having the components handy you arent dragging your feet over the carpet building a static charge.
The actual wristband is crocodile clipped to the case to ground you. Seeing as you are in constant contact with the case it really isn't worth it. If you are worried then buy one by all means
As a first build you WILL be a lil nervous. My advice is take your time and do a lil research, youtube videos will help build a lil confidence.
I will add a lil advice now as i may not be available for comment next week, this is my b'day weekend.....i may not survive lol
(once grounded) place the mobo inside the case. You will see in the case there a lil brass mounting standoffs. You need to marry these up to the holes on the mobo. Once done add parts to the mobo out of the case, it is far easier and safer to do so. Then return the mobo to the case, I like to use washers between the mobo and the lil screws but its optional.
Keep the build simple and take your time. If it doesnt work first time, don't panic. Double check connections and you will find plenty of assistance on this forum.
Look forward to seeing how it goes (providing i live long enough to see it thru ;p)
Hurrah, build finally under way.
(I'm quite impressed by the number of views this topic has now...)
should start some cable management while you wait. I've started on my antec 300 and I haven't even got the motherboard yetcan put some pics up if you wanna see
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Noob Tip #829 : Remember that not all motherboards screw directly into the case. Screw them into the provided nuts
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I wanged 3 PCs together before I learnt that. Whoopsie.