Grounding yourself.

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Only if its connected to a wall socket via the PSU and the PSU is grounded correctly to the case.

Everything needs to be electrically bonded together either by cables or screws (if the case is painted with thick paint then the screw hopefully will strip some away)
 
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Only if its connected to a wall socket via the PSU and the PSU is grounded correctly to the case.

Everything needs to be electrically bonded together either by cables or screws (if the case is painted with thick paint then the screw hopefully will strip some away)


sigh, ireally need to stop presuming things!
 
Touching an earthed, metal appliance will remove static. Yes.

The question then becomes, "How quickly can a static charge build up on my body?".

Answer: Milliseconds.

Conclusion: A wrist strap to provide constant grounding is a better idea.
 
Since when do you have to plug the PSU in.
As far as I'm aware as long as you touch the inside of the case (metal part) every once in a while, it will eliminate the static and put you on the same electric level as the PC.

Only time I've shocked myself is when touching a brand new case for the first time while taking it out of the foam and bag (which is supposed to happen)
 
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Since when do you have to plug the PSU in.
As far as I'm aware as long as you touch the inside of the case (metal part) every once in a while, it will eliminate the static and put you on the same electric level as the PC.

Only time I've shocked myself is when touching a brand new case for the first time while taking it out of the foam and bag (which is supposed to happen)

The clue is in the name, "grounding yourself" AKA earthing yourself. Does the PC case sitting on the desk not connected to anything... connect to Earth in any way?

Think about it.
 
Touching an earthed, metal appliance will remove static. Yes.

The question then becomes, "How quickly can a static charge build up on my body?".

Answer: Milliseconds.

Conclusion: A wrist strap to provide constant grounding is a better idea.

I'll be honest. I used to use these straps... they get in the way and are annoying, always popping off.

However they do of course offer great protection.

I have for years now just used an anti static mat to hold the case and all components to build on. I don't bother grounding myself... occasionaly I'll touch a radiator if the components are worth a fortune just for peace of mind, but generally I don't bother.

The key is not to hold the components like you would a cheeseburger. Hold them by the edges and metal brackets. I never come into contact with a component fully... never touch the PCB.

I've never had to RMA a product due to static following the above. Of course if you want to strap up and keep touching the radiator... go for it! It's not a terrible idea.
 
I'll be honest. I used to use these straps... they get in the way and are annoying, always popping off.

However they do of course offer great protection.

I have for years now just used an anti static mat to hold the case and all components to build on. I don't bother grounding myself... occasionaly I'll touch a radiator if the components are worth a fortune just for peace of mind, but generally I don't bother.

The key is not to hold the components like you would a cheeseburger. Hold them by the edges and metal brackets. I never come into contact with a component fully... never touch the PCB.

I've never had to RMA a product due to static following the above. Of course if you want to strap up and keep touching the radiator... go for it! It's not a terrible idea.

Strap would be sufficient. But, tbh, same as you, I mostly use a strap. Sometimes, naughty me, I can't be bothered. My suggestion about constant grounding is more of a "Do as I say, Not as I do" . ;)
 
Since when do you have to plug the PSU in.
As far as I'm aware as long as you touch the inside of the case (metal part) every once in a while, it will eliminate the static and put you on the same electric level as the PC.

Only time I've shocked myself is when touching a brand new case for the first time while taking it out of the foam and bag (which is supposed to happen)


So if I have a rubber mat and build a PC on it, does touching the metal case ground myself? no it doesn't. Think about it.
 
You could always use the tried and tested method of BS:CF British Standard Cross Fingers. Just use a bit of common sense.

Another pointer, don't build it on a carpet, avoid rubbing balloons on yourself and no moonwalking before touching components.
 
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