If I touch my graphics card, will it ruin it?

[Michael_2000]

If I touch my graphics card, will it ruin it? is there any parts I should watch out not touch?

 

[Confused Idiot]

Before you touch it, touch your computer case or power supply to ground yourself then you may touch it. One part to not touch is the gold connecters that plug into your motherboard. Touch by the sides. Do not lick it, do not poop on it. You'll be fine.

 

[SortNVF]

GFX cards can get as hot as 100C when running, so it could ruin you a little.

Basically touching any electronic component holds a risk of static discharge wich can destroy components. That is why your advised to use antistatic armbands etc when tampering with computers. Instead of armbands, most any conductive connection between you and the chassis will actually do.
That meens its enuff to touch any bare metal part of the chassis just before or while tampering with parts.

There is another obvius risk of scratching, stuffing wires in fans etc. But as long as your carefull and make sure you get things back in with locking mechanisms engaged, you can pretty much take the computer completely apart and put it back together with no harm done.

 

[tech-wreck]

and don't moonwalk in your socks beforehand

 

[Confused Idiot]

Also, don't pee on it, I did that to mine and it ruined it.

 

[cst1992]

Also, don't pee on it, I did that to mine and it ruined it.

Not funny, sorry.

 

[Michael_2000]

GFX cards can get as hot as 100C when running, so it could ruin you a little.

Basically touching any electronic component holds a risk of static discharge wich can destroy components. That is why your advised to use antistatic armbands etc when tampering with computers. Instead of armbands, most any conductive connection between you and the chassis will actually do.
That meens its enuff to touch any bare metal part of the chassis just before or while tampering with parts.

There is another obvius risk of scratching, stuffing wires in fans etc. But as long as your carefull and make sure you get things back in with locking mechanisms engaged, you can pretty much take the computer completely apart and put it back together with no harm done.

Also, don't pee on it, I did that to mine and it ruined it.

Not funny, sorry.

haha