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Rosewill Anti Static Wrist Strap Band, ESD Strap Anti Shock Wristband Bracelet with Grounding Wire Alligator Clip, Detachable Extra Long Cord (Packaging May Vary) - RTK-002
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Resistance: < 10K Ohm (Wrist Strap)1M Ohm 10% (Cord)Length of Grounding Cord: 6 FeetAdjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist ComfortablyExtra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of MovementProtect Your PC from Static ElectricityAdjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist ComfortablyExtra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of MovementResistance: < 10K Ohm (Wrist Strap)1M Ohm 10% (Cord)Length of Grounding Cord: 6 FeetAdjustable Strap Fits Your Wrist ComfortablyExtra-long Coiled Cord for Wide Range of Movement
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ColorESD Wrist Strap
Height2 Inches
Length4 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateFebruary 2011
Size1 Count (Pack of 1)
Weight0.9 Kilograms
Width4 Inches

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u/WookerTBashington · 140 pointsr/buildapc

Those anti stat wrist things are cheap!

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY

If you can afford to build a computer you can definitely afford to buy one. Reusable too, so you can use it during future upgrades.

u/foxual · 5 pointsr/buildapc

Spend $5 and get one of these: http://amzn.com/B004N8ZQKY

Hook it to a metal area of your case. It' worth it, especially if your house is dry and there's static everywhere.

u/Pollux10 · 4 pointsr/washingtondc

Nice, should be reasonably straight forward. I saw that you were worried about the CPU--that part is intimidating but also not as bad as it seems. There is plenty of space around the edge to hold on without touching the pins. Just look the chip and the motherboard over carefully before you pick them up to see how to align the chip--there's a notch in the corner to make sure it fits right.

Do you have any tools and a static strap? You'll probably need a small screwdriver, and the static strap gave me peace of mind, though you don't necessarily need it.

I got a tool set like this, and it was super useful to have everything I needed in one place. The best item was the little part grabber for when you inevitably drop a screw somewhere in the case or on another board. I think one of the tools is also to help you hold the cpu while you install it. The $22 version has a static strap plus some other tools, or you can buy the static strap separately.

Edit: Realized something later--straight forward doesn't mean error or mistake free! Take it slow, and if something isn't working, back up a few steps and figure out what went wrong. Worst case, pull it all apart and start over! Don't want you thinking you're bad at this after everyone said how "easy" it is when you realize at the very end you put something in upside down or missed some screw. Everyone does that!

u/Vegemeister · 4 pointsr/buildapc

To ground yourself, you must be electrically connected with the Earth. That means touching the metal case of an appliance that is plugged in with a grounded plug (the 3-prong kind), or a metal water pipe. The usual PC-building practice, if you can't set up a full ESD-safe workstation, is to put the power supply in the case first, plug it in, turn the power supply switch off, and clip your wrist strap an exposed metal part of the case.

Here's a good wrist strap. Don't bother with the disposable ones. You will want to unhook yourself and go to the bathroom.

u/so_banned · 3 pointsr/CasualConversation

Of course. Glad to do it. If you follow some basic instructions it can be VERY VERY easy. The big stuff you will need:

  1. a set of precision tools to unscrew small screws. this one is great--and cheap at $14--and has gently magnetized heads so that when you unscrew a tiny screw, it will stick on and you won't drop it inside your computer.

  2. static bracelet. Get one here for $5. you will connect this to a suitable ground and it will prevent you from accidentally discharging static electricity to the inside of your machine.

  3. YOUR specific components. For a laptop, you will likely need a 2.5" sized SSD (solid state drive). Here's a good sized one (480GB) on amazon for $50.00.

  4. A guide for taking parts out of YOUR specific computer. If you tell me the make and model of your machine, I'd be happy to find a tutorial that shows the correct process.

    most of the time HDD replacement is fairly easy. you usually just open a compartment, unplug some wires, unscrew some screws and then do the same steps in reverse order to complete the upgrade.

    The parts AND tools listed above come to about $70 plus tax for a brand new SUPERFAST hard drive. If you wanted to do a RAM upgrade at the same time, I would estimate that to be around a $60 cost, putting your TOTAL ALL IN COST at $130, down from $400 lol.

    You can do it!!


    and feel free to ask any questions you like.

u/Gorlox111 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Your english is perfectly comprehendible, no need to apologize. :) You could either use an ESD wrist strap if you're really worried about it or you could just plug in your PSU (do NOT turn it on) and periodically touch it to get rid of any charge you have. I think most people would agree ESD is really not as big of a deal as you would think and the PSU method is probably fine. Jayztwocents did a good video on this awhile ago. It definitely won't hurt to get an ESD wrist strap though.

u/befriended · 3 pointsr/buildapc

Ideally with a static wristband - https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Grounding-Alligator-RTK-002-Detachable/dp/B004N8ZQKY

&amp;#x200B;

But without one, don't wear loose clothing (t-shirt preferred), make sure the room isn't dry, and touch something metal, like the PSU, before you handle any components.

u/SurfaceDockGuy · 3 pointsr/Surface

Would an ESD wrist strap help here? Or would that be uncomfortable and limit an artist's fine movements too much? Certainly not an acceptable workaround but I'm just curious.

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Grounding-Alligator-RTK-002-Detachable/dp/B004N8ZQKY

u/4LTRU15T1CD3M1G0D · 2 pointsr/tf2

No problem!

I'm in the same boat man. I've been fucked by the DMV for 2 years now so I still don't have a license, and I'm 20. I'm pretty jealous of people that have the coordination to play instruments!

I understand the money struggle as well. I live on a dead-end island where all jobs are seasonal, so during winter jobs are scarce.

If you are scared about frying parts, you may want to look into getting an ESD mat, an ESD wrist strap, and a proper PC repair toolkit. Just some things every PC builder/user should have in their arsenal. Just follow proper procedure and ground/discharge yourself before working on parts and you'll be fine.

u/deviantelf · 2 pointsr/techsupport

FYI: if you do need to reapply the thermal paste, the last time I checked Intel's site (less than 6 months ago when I did a deep clean and installed a new cooler), they recommended the pea shape size but to not spread it so you may want to check that.

Also the best thing you can do if you open up your pc and touch anything is keep one hand on the metal part of the case or have a wrist static strap like this https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY. Worst case if you're worried you'll let go of the metal and don't want to buy one any metal wire will do just twist a bit around the case edge (there's usually holes somewhere) and around your wrist, as long as it constantly touches the case and your skin you're good.

My first step would definitely be open it up and let it run, and make sure the water is moving and the fans are all running, including the video card fans. Are your video card temps normal or have you checked. MSI Afterburner is good even if you don't have an MSI card, it's got some fun skins too, if you don't have a program to check them already.

I can guarantee it isn't "heat's just built up so much over the duration my PC's been on", it's not how it works. Especially if it's water cooled, it seems like your temp should be half of what they are. I don't water cool but my husband does. I had an ancient case when I built mine (I've since upgraded it and got a better than stock CPU cooler) and gaming I'd hit near 80C right away but it would never go higher even after hours of game play. And that's pretty much it, it gets to whatever temp the cooler and airflow can cool to and stays there. Since this is a new issue I'm pretty sure it's not airflow (at least as in how it's set up assuming all fans are running properly), unless your intakes/out vents are clogged so check those too for an easy thing to rule out.

I hope you get it figured out and it's an easy fix, it's so stressful when there's pc issues and no money :(.

u/BananaPicklePie · 2 pointsr/techsupport

Mid 2011? If you don't have a warranty, I'd go ahead and open it up, take some cotton swabs and compressed air to the internal fans/heatsinks. You won't break anything, so long as you do not force anything but don't be afraid to use SOME force though, some of those plastics will need a little bit of leverage. Follow this guide as far as you need to, to remove the covers.

Then once you've uncovered the fans, just get all that dust and stuff out, and you're good! I would recommend you do this on an open table/working area without synthetic fiber clothing on, preferably in a non-carpeted area. If you have an anti-static wristband, yay for you. Do it on a garage workbench if you've got one, or something of that nature. Just don't build up static electricity. If you can see or hear the arc from built up static electricity, it's far beyond enough to fry things. No pressure!

http://blog.parts-people.com/2012/08/01/dell-xps-15z-l511z-heatsink-removal-and-installation/

You'll definitely need a small screwdriver, but these I'd also recommend on principle:
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-Other-RTK-ASM/dp/B004N96WQ0/
http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-RTK-002-Anti-Static-Components-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/

If you're feeling up to the task and want to reseat your CPU heatsink:
http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Silver-Thermal-Compound-Grams/dp/B000OGX5AM/

Good luck and have fun! :)

u/tranquilhavox · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

You can buy an anti static wrist strap to be on the safe side. Connect the other end to the metal side of your case. Do not build on carpet or anything that could build up static. Or you could stay grounded by touching the case to discharge any built up static.

Rosewill Anti Static Wrist Strap Band, ESD Strap Anti Shock Wristband Bracelet with Grounding Wire Alligator Clip, Detachable Extra Long Cord (Packaging May Vary) - RTK-002 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WbK6CbF7Q4VAW

You can go on YouTube and search for how to update drivers and install the various parts you need to install.

Bitwit and Paul’s Hardware are good channels because they offer full build tutorials.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

u/KMazor · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Got the mat and wristband on Amazon, both made by Rosewill:

Rosewill Anti-Static Mat Components Other RTK-ASM Black, Ivory

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N96WQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_nMa.wbKGH1TGY

Rosewill ESD Anti-Static Wrist Strap Components RTK-002, Black/Yellow

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_ZMa.wbPZ78YZA

u/l337hackzor · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Issue with the mats is you might have to be bare foot on it/depends on foot wear. I wouldnt count on it, often just your chair would be in contact with it depending on how you sit and use your chair. You could also consider wearing an anti static wrist strap, pain in the ass I guess but would save your gear.

The wrist strap like the mat would be grounded to a plug (or other mat). The straps unplug or unsnap so you can take it off and on fairly easy. Something like this

https://www.amazon.ca/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY

u/montydrei · 2 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

If you have some other metal object at your desk, maybe you could try an electrostatic discharge bracelet?

Also, just for my curiosity, are your mouse, desk, phone, or anything you touch before you touch your Pok3r actually metallic in any way?

u/brogata · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I know it isn't a MUST BUY, but with the price of some of your components grabbing an ESD band for $6 is probably a worthwhile investment to save yourself from the headaches of zapped components. All you have to do is clip it onto your case or PSU when it's grounded.

u/rolfcm106 · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Don’t wear socks, sit still and ground yourself before touching components either by touching any metal part of the case or wear an antistatic bracelet.

Rosewill Anti Static Wrist Strap Band with Grounding Wire, ESD Strap with Alligator Clip. Rosewill RTK-002 ESD Wrist Band with Detachable Extra Long Coiled Cord https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KkO3AbHVX2J2D

u/imdandman · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Three quick questions. I have all the parts ordered for my newest build except the GPU. I read new Super cards were releasing tomorrow and decided to wait since that could drive the prices down. I know it's not tomorrow yet, but....

  1. Any ideas on the best GPU I can get for $400-$500. Preferably on the lesser side cost wise?

  2. For the new Ryzen 3900x I'm getting, I'm using the stock cooler. Would you recommend using the factory thermal paste square on the cooler, or scraping it off and using something else (I have some Arctic Silver on order, just in case).

  3. I have built PCs before, but wondering if I should get an anti static mat or wrist strap this time around. I don't really have any tiled/ hard surface spaces in by building area as it's all carpeted. I've built all my rigs on carpet before, but maybe that was just dumb luck or it's not a big deal.

    I do have some old ply wood sheets I could pull into the office and build on them. I just wouldn't be able to sit on them, if that matters.

    Thanks!
u/Kylelicous2020 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Welcome to the master race brother! I've built a plethora of computers in my day here are some tips I have. Sorry for formatting I'm on mobile.

  1. Ground yourself. Get one of these bad boys and connect it to your case when you build.

    https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Grounding-Alligator-RTK-002-Detachable/dp/B004N8ZQKY


  2. Build on a table with your shoes on.

  3. Get a bios post speaker. It will beep out an error code if anything goes wrong so you know what to fix.

    https://www.amazon.com/PC-Internal-Mini-Onboard-Speaker/dp/B002W4M0DW

  4. For the tools all you need is a Phillips screwdriver and a pair of needlenose plyers.

  5. When you are all built and ready make sure you keep a bootable USB (Linux preferred but windows will do) as a failsafe in case you brick the OS. Make sure it's labeled accordingly.

  6. If you buy your storage brand new (SSD, hard drive, etc) it might not have a partitioning table setup so the OS installer might not detect it. If you need help setting this up just reply and I'll help you.

  7. Have fun!
u/Sin_of_the_Dark · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Can't you just use an anti-static wrist strap?

u/sulfameth · 2 pointsr/buildapc

I used a static wristband and grounded myself to a wall socket for my last build.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N8ZQKY
https://youtu.be/lHa-45G2_fI
You can also just touch something grounded periodically. Mostly just avoid carpet and don't wear any static prone clothing like thick wool sweaters or baggy basketball shorts.

u/ijohno · 2 pointsr/SanJose

Dont worry about the carpet. If you're really scared about static fucking up your board and system - get a Anti-Static Wrist Strap.

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1484153086&amp;amp;sr=8-2-fkmr0&amp;amp;keywords=destatic+wrist+pc

That would do wonders.

Use cardboard or boxes laying around the house and place your system upon opening it up on there.

While wearing the wrist strap it will eliminate any static if properly attached to a piece of grounded metal.

u/SourCabbage · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

You could ground yourself with an anti-static wrist strap if this is while you are stationary and petting her.

u/Newman4185 · 1 pointr/buildapc

It was not hard to build the mobo into the case, just keep on top of your cable management. If you can, remove the HD sled first (unless of course you need it). All the screws come with the products that I purchased, yes. Be careful about stripping screws, just use the proper driver (no power!). I believe I have 8 standoffs mounted + 1 nub that comes pre-attached to the case. I probably watched ALL the youtube videos, lol. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fractal+meshify+c+build

Things I made sure I had for my build before all my parts showed up.

  1. Anti Static wristband

  2. Computer screw set I did end up stripping a screw or two and had to replace them from here.

  3. Nice microfiber cloth for the tempered glass leave the plastic on the glass during the build, it will get loaded with finger prints.

  4. Screwdriver set you probably already have this, I just wanted magnetic ones.

  5. Fine screwdriver I used this A LOT.

  6. Magnetic screw tray

    I got most of these items as a tip from a youtube video but I can not find it at the moment. Yeah, definitely let me know if you need help with anything or just want me to show you "how I did it". The manual for the mother board has the header LEDs defined on there, there is one dead spot (no pin) in the top right, obviously dont use that one but also don't use the one below it even though its labeled ground for the reset button (thats the only issue I had).
u/treefroog · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace
  1. If you build, you must buy Windows seperate
  2. because static electricity can kill your components pretty easily, just grab a anti static strap they are pretty cheap, and can save you the cost of a whole component

    as for pre-builts, for the price i think they just are not worth it
u/LargoTaco · 1 pointr/buildapc

That actually can help me a lot to build it. I have seen a couple of videos but am afraid of just breaking a pin on the motherboard by connecting it wrong

Does this work to ground myself since my house is basically all carpet:

Rosewill Anti Static Wrist Strap Band with Grounding Wire, ESD Strap with Alligator Clip. Rosewill RTK-002 ESD Wrist Band with Detachable Extra Long Coiled Cord https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eQD8AbQYK5SXB

u/Excal2 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

&gt; Is a glasses-cleaning cloth type okay?

That'll work fine. I often use a toothpick or a ear swab thing to wrap the cloth around, it'll help you get any stubborn stuff up.

I usually clean with isopropyl alcohol, just get the cloth damp and then clean so you don't get it everywhere and have to wait for it to dry.

If you're worried about static, you can just pick up an anti static strap to ground yourself to the case:

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY

Maintaining physical contact with the case will also ground you to it, and it's usually not hard to do so it's just something t o pay attention to.

&gt;my liquid cooler was a huge chore to install/mount so the idea of having to do that again isn't very appealing

Definitely one of the reasons I usually opt for air coolers, the maintenance is easier. That being said, it definitely sounds like you need to re-do the paste. Kaby Lake (7th gen intel) runs hotter than normal but not that hot.

I would probably recommend sticking with the plan to unmount the cooling block and the radiator, that way you can get proper leverage and see what you're doing better.

For thermal paste I usually get Arctic Silver 5 because I'm too lazy to research thermal paste, but there's a few superior options at this point I'm pretty sure.

&gt;I always get super nervous when touching my processor

Well you don't have to unmount the CPU at least, and that's definitely the more scary part. When you're pulling the heatsink off of the CPU, just gradually increase your pulling pressure with a very slow rotation. If it's stuck on there harder than you're comfortable pulling, there are a couple options:

  1. Run a stress test like prime 95 for ~10 minutes before you shut down and begin disassembly, that should leave enough heat to keep the paste pliable.

  2. Use floss and gently work it between the CPU and the heatsink to try to cut through any stubborn dry spots.

  3. Carefully use a blow dryer to warm up the heatsink a bit until the cooler comes loose. Be cautious doing this to avoid static: it's best to disconnect yourself from the case entirely, pick up the hair dryer, apply heat while avoiding touching the case, then set the hair dryer down, discharge yourself by touching a ground (metal vents are my go to), and then reconnect your anti-static strap / resume maintaining contact with the case to ground yourself as you work on removing the cooler.

    Let me know if you have questions.
u/TripleOBlack · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace


It's probably not worth the trouble of asking micro center. You can purchase an antistatic wrist strap if you aren't comfortable relying on the occasional case touch. http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-RTK-002-Anti-Static-Components-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=pd_cp_e_0

In honesty, you probably won't end up destroying anything. A PC is like a really expensive puzzle; you can't put things where they aren't supposed to go and have the thing explode(most of the time). There are also a TON of videos and guides on it. It's not as hard as one may anticipate.

u/TeamWorkOPleaseNerf · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Well, components are surprisingly resilient(except the cpu, be careful with the pins or ask someone to put it, you dont want to be 3 hours mucking about with a mechanical pencil trying to straighten pins on a corner) For static, get fluffy the cat out of the room, roll the carpet and get one of these at a local store https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Grounding-Alligator-RTK-002-Detachable/dp/B004N8ZQKY
All`s good after that

What monitor are you planning to use, a high end card would be a complete waste without either a high refresh or high resolution monitor and i would strongly suggest you buy a 1440p 144 hz monitor like this one with the remaining money https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/qnqhP6/samsung-lc27jg50qqnza-270-2560x1440-144hz-monitor-lc27jg50qqnza

u/DoubleBeefPatties · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I always touch the PSU and the case. Works great so far. And if you're still paranoid you can get an ESD wrist strap.

u/lGSMl · 1 pointr/buildapc

I believe 99.99% ppl do not care about this and build PCs just fine, though if you wanna be safe to 100% - just buy this stuff for 5 buck https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Grounding-Alligator-RTK-002-Detachable/dp/B004N8ZQKY

u/Fragzor · 1 pointr/buildapc

Around and about. I haven't looked much into it but I was going to buy this one from Amazon

u/nailindapail · 1 pointr/buildapc

Zip tips are a big help with cable management so I'd definitely get some. Unless you live in a pretty hot/humid environment the case fans will be plenty. You can get a magnetic screw driver/magnetic screw tray to make sure those pesky screw don't get lost, but those are those are very optional of course. Can also get an anti-static wrist strap if you are paranoid about static discharges potentially damaging parts but those happen super rarely and are an inconvenience not worth it to many. Other than that seems like you've got everything you need. You really only need zip ties, everything else is optional. Good luck with the build!

u/Hfftygdertg2 · 1 pointr/electrical

I've taken ESD training for a previous job. Even if you can't feel ESD, it's always there unless you are continuously grounded. Even just moving around slightly can create enough of a charge to damage sensitive components. Processors and RAM normal run at around 1-2 volts, and they aren't designed to interface directly with the outside world, so they probably aren't designed with ESD protection (that would add cost, size, and compromise signal integrity). Just a few volts could be enough to damage it. Obviously you should avoid touching the contacts while installing it, but sometimes that's impossible because the parts are so small these days.

If you touch grounded metal, you could have a 50-100 volt charge on your body seconds later just from sitting there. You won't feel it of you touch metal again, since that would take thousands of volts, but it's easily enough to damage sensitive components.

When I said I'm pretty sure I damaged RAM by not taking ESD precautions, I mean obviously I know to touch the grounded case at a minimum. But that wasn't good enough. I don't know for sure how it was damaged, but memory doesn't just go bad and start getting memcheck errors on its own immediately after installing it.

I'm not saying you need an industrial ESD process, but a wrist strap is just a few dollars and it will greatly reduce the risk of damaging anything. An ESD mat is a little more expensive, but nice to have as a safe place to set components while you're swapping them.

You could hold onto grounded metal the whole time you're working, but that's pretty inconvenient, and you might want both hands free.

Edit: if Amazon links are allowed, here's a wrist strap for $6. If your PSU has a physical switch you can turn that off and leave it plugged in, and that will ground the case. You can clip the strap to the case with the alligator clip. https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Grounding-Alligator-RTK-002-Detachable/dp/B004N8ZQKY/

u/DGC_David · 1 pointr/techsupport

You can probably run to your local Electronic store and pick up a Anti-Static Wristband

u/Handelo · 1 pointr/buildmeapc

Unless you're on a carpet, you can probably just periodically touch a grounded metal to discharged yourself.

Otherwise, get an anti static wrist strap, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_L07ADb7BB8XYX

Connect your PSU to the wall socket, make sure the PSU is turned OFF (if you can also turn off the wall socket, even better), put the strap on your wrist and connect the other end to the PSU fan grill. This will ground you properly so that you can safely build your computer.

Again, make sure the PSU is OFF when you do this. You don't want to risk electrocuting yourself.

u/krunchybacon · 1 pointr/buildapc

As long as you don't build on carpet with socks on static isn't anything to worry about. All you need to do is occasionally touch something metal such as the power supply to ground yourself. If you are still worried you could get something like a cheap Anti static wrist band, just put that on your leg (touching skin) and clip it to something metal/ conductive.

u/worldlybedouin · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

If you're really concerned you can always get something like this.

u/dv310p3r · 1 pointr/buildapc

Hairy dude, huh... me too.

Hey, if you feel you need it, then the best suggestion I've seen is to make sure it's long. All of them work the same pretty much. It'll get annoying really quickly when you have to move around and grab stuff.

I'll just put this out there. Touching a PSU from a tower, that's plugged in, after you've moved about a little, will handle your static issues.

And to not be the guy who doesn't offer a solution:

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1496431278&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=static+wrist+strap+long

That should cut it. It's got a little disconnect so that you'll be able to move around a bit more.

u/CupOfMrT · 1 pointr/buildapc

I am new to PC building but given your situation you might want to be a little cautious.

An $5 anti-static wrist band might be a worthwhile investment to protect your pc from static

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY

u/KoalaKaos · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Rosewill ESD Anti-Static Wrist Strap Components RTK-002, Black/Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_N4XtzbE4B4Q46

u/ItsKilovex · 1 pointr/buildapc

Don't think that it's rocket science to build a PC, think of it as a mature version of Lego's.

Everything goes into one place and one place only, your only fear should be damaging the parts. But with common sense, it should be easy to avoid that. A tip for now is to not build on carpet, or anything that can shock you. If possible, try to work on wood. An Anti-Static Wristband should help out.

If you do get stuck on anything, you can just Google it and look around for information. :)

Here's a video on how to build a PC, everything just snaps in to place!

u/ZeroAnimated · 1 pointr/buildapc

You can make that Vac ESD with less than 15 dollars.

Just buy one of these and you will have the ESD version.

http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-RTK-002-Anti-Static-Components-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1416294523&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=grounding+wrist+strap&amp;amp;pebp=1416294522874

And if the nozzles are ESD now, then go get some pastidip.


u/MulkSock · 1 pointr/CircuitBending

The bracelets are like these, the wallwart i'd recommend looking up since i don't think i'm going to explain it well. But, it's basically a bunch of caps that go between the wall plug, and the device you're plugging in to give some resistance if you do cause a short. You can buy them, or build them im pretty sure. Again i'd do some research of your own, definitely not explaining it right lol

u/crankyhippie · 1 pointr/buildapc

Wear an anti-static wrist strap when you handle parts. The last thing you want is shorting your motherboard 5 seconds into your build.

u/TheYask · 1 pointr/DIY

Heh, thanks. When we moved out of the city we tried being rednecks for a while, but it wasn't quite right. We've been calling ourselves 'bumpkins' for a bit, but 'bubba' might be better.


The idea hit me because this thing is a pain in the ass. Spiral cord means it's always under some pressure, so the clip flies off if it's not really well attached. And since it usually connects to an unpainted surface of the power supply, it's not always easy to find a good place to clip to. All in all it's just super inconvenient to work with it on (especially when something doesn't have a power supply in it).

u/MinorityShack · 1 pointr/DIY

It's also very good practice that whenever you touch any computer components with your bare hands to have an ESD on your wrist at all times. Static buildup from you can discharge onto the very tiny electronic components and fuse the nano circuits of a computer. You would never feel or see it either as it takes fractions of what it would take for you to feel. It may not destroy your computer, but it'll rob you of a lot of performance that you just paid top dollar for. That's just my $.02. I work in IT and have A+ certification.

ESD mat for your work top

ESD wrist strap to be clipped to the case to ground you

edit- I forgot to say how fucking cool your setup looks btw. I love the ingenuity.

u/RetroGameBoy · 1 pointr/buildapc

During my build, I had to order SATA cables. Velcro ties came in hand too.

I would also advise getting an ESD wrist strap: http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY

u/AHrubik · 1 pointr/buildapc

The wooden table with the wood floor will be fine. If you're really concerned with it get a anti-static wrist strap.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/gaming

I always just touched the case before getting to work. There's no need for a piece of metal. Of course if you're really worried about static shock buy a anti static wrist strap.

u/andDrewskY · 1 pointr/Alienware

No it's not really difficult.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qczGR4KMnY

I'm not sure Linus mentions this, but make sure power is not plugged in, and hold down power button 5 seconds to drain all power from unit. (*That is really important) I tend to unplug literally everything, as power could be entering a peripheral device via one of their external power sources.

Also, it's a good idea to use a anti-static wrist strap: https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Anti-Static-Components-RTK-002-Yellow/dp/B004N8ZQKY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1510329884&amp;amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;amp;keywords=anti+static+wrist+strap+ifixit

However, the same goal is accomplished by holding one hand to the metal frame of the chassis, which is grounding yourself so that static is not transferred to the components you are handling.

These are what some might consider, "overkill" precautions, but should make you feel confident that you are not going to damage what you are working on.

u/tenXeXo · 1 pointr/buildapc

Dont build it on carpet, and if youre super worried buy one of these. Super cheap and easy peace of mind.

u/abw · 1 pointr/hammondorgan

Good advice. An anti-static wrist strap is a sensible precaution whenever dealing with electronic components, boards, etc. I wouldn't open any of my keyboards without one.

u/John_Yuki · 1 pointr/buildapcforme

Should buy an anti-static wrist strap to be on the safe side.

Also some thermal paste. Your PSU/cooler should come with thermal paste already applied, but it is good to have some handy just in case.

Other than that you just need a screwdriver really.

If you are going to buy only a few components for the computer at first, I would get the backbone of it first (CPU, motherboard, RAM). That way, you have them out of the way with. From there you can just get them bit by bit.

u/TijoWasik · 0 pointsr/buildapc

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Grounding-Alligator-RTK-002-Detachable/dp/B004N8ZQKY

6 bucks. 10 if it's not on sale. Something like this is what you need.

It's not about where the PC is. It's about where you are. The static is generated on your body. Your feet rubbing against the ground, your clothes rubbing against your body - it all generates static electricity on you. Then when you touch metal, it jumps off you.

So you put the wristband on, and it keeps you grounded so static never builds up.

EDIT: Also at Walmart. You can find these things everywhere: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Anti-Static-Wrist-Strap/35311902