Is wearing gloves unnecessary when building computers?

[BNWilliams007]

Hello, I'm about to make my first build soon but I wanted to ask if I should probably wear gloves when building computers to prevent electric discharge and oils from fingers staining components? If so, what type of gloves would be recommended, latex anti-static gloves I assume? I already have an anti-static mat and bracelet though so would gloves be unnecessary? Thank you for your time.

 

[rchris]

Overkill; not necessary.

 

[USAFRet]

Gloves? No.
Unless your fingers are coated in BBQ rib sauce, your actual fingers are fine.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

No need for gloves, in fact they would be a hindrance.

No real need for an earthing wrist-strap either which is also a hindrance.

Just remember to keep touching bare metal on the inside of the case occasionally, that's all I ever do.
I never killed anything yet doing that.

 

[RoyalRope]

No gloves needed. Just take off your rings or whatever metal objects you like to wear

 

[nopatienc3]

honestly, when im doing a build, i just keep one hand touching the case at all times to prevent static. never had an issue and have done several builds

 

[BNWilliams007]

Thank you for your feedback everyone, ok I guess I won't need to buy gloves to build my PC. ^_^