Question Problem with my GTX 1080 Ti - - - or is it something else ?

[Miki248]

Yes.


It doesn't matter in which order you unplug and replug the cables.

But for me, i've found it easier to connect all required cables to the PSU 1st and then route each and every one to the proper place where they need to go.


It ONLY works when PSU is plugged to the mains. But since one of your tasks is replacing PSU, where you have to remove the main power cable between PSU and wall outlet, you can't ground yourself by just touching any metal part of the PSU (or PC case in that matter), since there is no ground connection.

All one needs to know about ESD and PCs + plethora of info about ESD, is all seen/heard here:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m54ifTCgtN4


I suggest you watch it. Steve has made very informative video about ESD.

I bought these gloves as well.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B00AXTVONU?psc=1&smid=AN1VRQENFRJN5&ref_=chk_typ_inl_img

I hope that this protection would be good enough. It seems that wireless wristbands are scam so I bought the ones with the cable. I'm not exactly sure where should I attach the cable, it seems that it should be connected to the metal part of the pc case according to the Internet.
Just in case, I won't wear socks and will not stand on the carpet, I hope that this is enough....

Btw, my new graphics card just arrived and there is nothing but the main unit inside. I presume that the cables that I need to use are the ones that are included with the new PSU along with the same cable that connects to the monitor.

 

[Miki248]

If even this is not enough do I need some kind of anti static protection coverall?
I don't have central heating or pipes, the only thing I have is an aircon so I don't think I have anything similar that you mentioned. Also, there is a risk that I might forget to touch it every 15 minutes.
Moreover, I don't know if my clothes are all made of cotton or not (highly unlikely probably). I just want to achieve this with no risk and easiest possible way. I definitely owe you coffee at least once I successfully fix the issue.

 

[Aeacus]

I'm not exactly sure where should I attach the cable

Onto any metal part that is grounded. E.g water pipes, central heating system.

it seems that it should be connected to the metal part of the pc case according to the Internet.

It doesn't help you, since as soon as you remove the PSU from the PC case, PC case isn't grounded anymore.
Also, as soon as you remove the PSU power cable that goes to the wall socket, then the PSU isn't grounded anymore either.
Hence to find another source for ground point.

Btw, my new graphics card just arrived and there is nothing but the main unit inside. I presume that the cables that I need to use are the ones that are included with the new PSU along with the same cable that connects to the monitor.

GPU power cable is included with PSU.

f even this is not enough do I need some kind of anti static protection coverall?

No. There's no need to cover yourself fully. The ESD wrist band with ground point wire and it being connected to ground point is enough.

I don't have central heating or pipes, the only thing I have is an aircon so I don't think I have anything similar that you mentioned.

Well, i don't know the household appliances you have. Well, connecting the wrist band ground point to the washing machine metal part or fridge's metal part would also suffice, since these two are connected to the electrical grid and are grounded as well. Microwave too, if it is connected to the wall socket. Any appliance that has metal casing and is connected to the wall outlet will do.

Also, there is a risk that I might forget to touch it every 15 minutes.

15 mins is more like an average. E.g when i work with my hardware, i make few pauses every once-in-a-while (e.g get a tea from kitchen). But before putting my hands back on the sensitive PC electronics, i'll ground myself.

Moreover, I don't know if my clothes are all made of cotton or not (highly unlikely probably).

Clothes have tags on them, telling the composition of materials. But if unsure about certain clothing item, you can remove it.

I definitely owe you coffee at least once I successfully fix the issue.