Hello
This possibly belongs in the ‘first time pc build’ forum but it applies generally so I thought here was best.
I’m going to be building a pc for the first time and have all my components, which are all pretty pricey and it would be disastrous if I nuked any of them with a static shock by accident (as unlikely as that is).
Weighing it up, I’m more happy to pay some money to avoid the risk. So assume that I’m happy to pay money for the products.
From what I gather, I’ll want something like this kit:
https://www.antistat.co.uk/product/esd-workstation-kit-blue/#
Just something I found on google without much searching.
The one thing that puts me off some of the other products is something I read regarding the need to ensure that if you’re directly grounded, you need to ensure you have a plug with a resistor on it to prevent the different in charge (from the ground wire) going back up and zapping your kit. I also read you don’t have anything with resistors in it, or you aren’t sure, you’re better off not grounding yourself and clipping to your pc case.
Any commentary or thoughts on all of this would be most appreciated! Cheers!
This possibly belongs in the ‘first time pc build’ forum but it applies generally so I thought here was best.
I’m going to be building a pc for the first time and have all my components, which are all pretty pricey and it would be disastrous if I nuked any of them with a static shock by accident (as unlikely as that is).
Weighing it up, I’m more happy to pay some money to avoid the risk. So assume that I’m happy to pay money for the products.
From what I gather, I’ll want something like this kit:
https://www.antistat.co.uk/product/esd-workstation-kit-blue/#
Just something I found on google without much searching.
The one thing that puts me off some of the other products is something I read regarding the need to ensure that if you’re directly grounded, you need to ensure you have a plug with a resistor on it to prevent the different in charge (from the ground wire) going back up and zapping your kit. I also read you don’t have anything with resistors in it, or you aren’t sure, you’re better off not grounding yourself and clipping to your pc case.
Any commentary or thoughts on all of this would be most appreciated! Cheers!