Static Control

[NI3]

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[Reyzac]

Nice, looks like they're both Dual-Link DVI-I. Thanks NI3.

[frontier204]

As someone who also builds on carpet, I agree that a wrist strap is fine as well. I built my Sandy Bridge during the winter when it was dry in the house, and I just made sure that parts were connected to something that is grounded or out of the anti-static bag only when I was ready to use them. I like PSUs that have an on-off switch (most of the non-exploding ones do) because you can use them as ground by having them plugged in but turned off.

It may be a paranoia step, but while I was installing the CPU and cooler to the motherboard, I also had the motherboard connected to ground. I did that by running an test lead (wire with alligator clips) between a USB cable connected to the motherboard to a computer PSU (actually an old AT, no 'X' power supply ) that was off.

[Reyzac]

Interesting idea but maybe a tad overkill. I suppose I'll be fine with a strap and touching the case.

[Ebbtides]

If you're super concerned about ESD - you might think of investing in an entire work kit. I found on of these in my dad's office in a back closet, and have liberated it for a greater good. They run anywhere from 60-80 bucks though.

3M 8501 Static Dissipative Field Service Kit, Standard, 0.021 on sale at Global Test Supply

For something hiding in a back office though, I gotta say this has served me extremely well. Great piece of mind.

[Reyzac]

Wow.
Not that concerned, like I said just trying not to fry my new rig.