Static worries when building first computer

[Martindale]

Hey guys, got a question about grounding myself when building my first computer.

I've been roaming around the internet and the main bit of advice I've been seeing is that you should hold onto (or regularly touch) the unpainted metal of the case of your computer as this is grounded.

Is it always grounded? So say if I have the case on a wooden table which is stood on a tile floor, the case is still grounded right?

Also I read one good idea is to have an antistatic bag which a component will of come in around my hand, this true?

Thanks all! Sorry for my novice-ness =]

 

[Martindale]

Yeah, it would be quite hard to work with haha!

And yeah I'm going to be working on a tile floor with no socks on if that makes any difference?

And so, insert the CPU into the case first and have it plugged in; but turned off right?

Just so paranoid about damaging any of the parts!

Thanks again!

 

[Martindale]

Don't

whilst building.

On a serious note, I put the PSU in the case and plug it in (switched off at the wall obviously) and just touch the case to ground myself.

Hah!

Cheers all!