cordless anti static strap

[goldenblacklee]

i have planned to buy a anti static strap to ensure the safety of my first ever pc build after some searching i found a cordless anti static strap it says it has a magnet or something it would be really convenient but im just asking the community if its safe and not just some rip off

here it is if you want to see it:

amazon uk version
http://goo.gl/G5euW

amazon U.S version
http://goo.gl/XZCnH

 

[JobCreator]

I would say most static strips are a ripoff... Just touch the chassis of the case before going inside the machine. I'd be shocked to learn that many people actually use a static strip outside of factory workers that actually handle the parts during construction. Even then...

 

[USAFRet]

From Wikipedia:
""Wireless" or "dissipative" wrist straps are available, which claim to protect against ESD without needing a ground wire, typically by air ionization or corona discharge. These are widely regarded as ineffective,[1][2][3] if not fraudulent, and examples have been tested and shown not to work.[4][5] Professional ESD standards all require wired wrist straps.[1]"

 

[goldenblacklee]

I would say most static strips are a ripoff... Just touch the chassis of the case before going inside the machine. I'd be shocked to learn that many people actually use a static strip outside of factory workers that actually handle the parts during construction. Even then...

WOW thats was a quick reply

 

[goldenblacklee]

From Wikipedia:
""Wireless" or "dissipative" wrist straps are available, which claim to protect against ESD without needing a ground wire, typically by air ionization or corona discharge. These are widely regarded as ineffective,[1][2][3] if not fraudulent, and examples have been tested and shown not to work.[4][5] Professional ESD standards all require wired wrist straps.[1]"

thx i guess i will just get a normal wrist strap

 

[USAFRet]

From Wikipedia:
""Wireless" or "dissipative" wrist straps are available, which claim to protect against ESD without needing a ground wire, typically by air ionization or corona discharge. These are widely regarded as ineffective,[1][2][3] if not fraudulent, and examples have been tested and shown not to work.[4][5] Professional ESD standards all require wired wrist straps.[1]"

thx i guess i will just get a normal wrist strap

You don't even really need that. Just touch the case once in a while. And don't build on a carpeted floor if you can help it.

 

[goldenblacklee]

From Wikipedia:
""Wireless" or "dissipative" wrist straps are available, which claim to protect against ESD without needing a ground wire, typically by air ionization or corona discharge. These are widely regarded as ineffective,[1][2][3] if not fraudulent, and examples have been tested and shown not to work.[4][5] Professional ESD standards all require wired wrist straps.[1]"

thx i guess i will just get a normal wrist strap

You don't even really need that. Just touch the case once in a while. And don't build on a carpeted floor if you can help it.

if i cant build on carpet i guess i have to build it in my toilet