Safe test bench material?

[Mibs]

It's generally easier to test a system, and especially a new build, outside of the case. In the past I have just used the motherboard box however I'm not exactly a veteran when it comes to this. So what material do you guys lay your boards on when testing them? The motherboard box seems pretty safe. I thought about using the motherboard anti static bag as well or even a rubber mat. Any suggestions?

[enaberif]

rubber mat or cardboard is the best as it can't build any static.

static bags are bad cause it can hold static which could damage something.

[Mibs]

Thanks for the reply. I thought I had read somewhere that a static bag was a bad idea but I couldn't quite remember.

[Wankerfx]

Originally Posted by Mibs

Thanks for the reply. I thought I had read somewhere that a static bag was a bad idea but I couldn't quite remember.

The static bag discharges static on the outside of the bag, which leaves your motherboard danger. I use an anti-static mat underneath my motherboard and I also have the motherboard stands screwed in place to elevate it.

[Gav]

I've always just used the motherboard box or the static bag the MB came in on top of the MB box. I always ground myself on the computer case before working and have never had an issue.

[Babrbarossa]

I prefer to lay things out on a shag carpet covered with balloons. jk- but In my opinion, if you're in a room without alot of carpet, and it's not the winter time, all you should need to do is touch a computer case before you start. There isn't much static electricity around the house in the humid summer.

[Eldonko]

I always just used a mb box or mdf, never had an issue.

[Mibs]

Alright thanks guys. I've never had a problem before or anything, I always do ground myself beforehand. The room has linonelum flooring so there isn't much to cause static electricity. Do any of you recommend acutally using an anti static band? Seems a little overkill to me. I know it's better to be sorry than safe I guess.

[Eldonko]

I wouldnt worry about it, Ive been running caseless for 3 over years and Ive never had an issue no matter what the what the board was lying on.

[Supergrover]

Originally Posted by Mibs

Alright thanks guys. I've never had a problem before or anything, I always do ground myself beforehand. The room has linonelum flooring so there isn't much to cause static electricity. Do any of you recommend acutally using an anti static band? Seems a little overkill to me. I know it's better to be sorry than safe I guess.

I have always used the MB Box, I wouldn't go to the trouble of a anti-static band, just ground your self and you should be fine. While you could still bork something, I never have and thats quite a few times.
But you never know

One of us will probably take something out now since we posted here