Will static electricity damage my PC??

[Abhise]

Hello, I have one question. If I touch any PC component when it is disconnected or packed.....will static electricity destroy that component such as graphics card or a processor.....when it is not connected??????? ( I don't exactly know 'bout this phenomenon)

 

[boosted1g]

Yes static electricity can/will damage your pc parts.

Will you have static electricity is a completely different question.
If you are on a non-carpeted surface, not wearing socks or wool sweater or other static electricy inducing clothing, then the chance of producing the static electricity is very very low.

You can always get a anti-static braclet for $5 to be on the safe side.

 

[unknownofprob]

Not entirely, the risks are greater when building on carpets ect. I build on a hard solid surface and ground my self on a solid floor (Tiles). This reduces static significantly and there is next to no chance at damaging components. As to date, all 17 builds I have done are all still running. Static isn't a big factor in comparison to other things, overclocking and use (high load constantly) will have a greater effect on the card's lifetime.

To conclude - Static will not destroy components, and damage is avoided (static reduced) if built in the right areas.

 

[cst1992]

You can always get a anti-static braclet for $5 to be on the safe side.

That, or keep touching the metal cabinet, to be on the same electrical level as the cabinet, and minimizing chance of electrostatic discharge.

 

[Thelps]

Electrostatic Discharge is a danger to all electronic components within a PC.

The actual incidence of components being damaged by ESD is relatively low. However, it's important to take precautions when handling electronic components.

Wear an Anti-Static Wrist Strap. This will earth you, ensuring you don't carry a significant static charge.

You can also regularly touch earthed objects in your home, for a similar effect. Most household radiators are earthed, for example. Regularly touching the metal of your PC's case can also help to reduce your static charge.

Use an Anti-Static Mat when working on components. That will help keep them isolated from static charge.

Avoid rugs, carpets and fabric surfaces if you can. Not only do they help build your static charge but also contain lots of dust, grit and fibres which can clog components.

Overall, as long as you ensure you're earthed (repeatedly, if possible) while working with electronic components, your risk of ESD will be very low. You can reduce it to almost nothing by wearing an Anti-Static Wrist Strap and using an Anti-Static Mat.

 

[Caped Chameleon]

One of the key things to consider here is whether any staic you have built up will actually discharge. You tend to get static discharges when you build up static through movement either across certain surfaces or through certian clothing. You tend to discharge this when you com in close enough proximity to an earthed source e.g. home plumbing. If the static has no where to go then it should not discharge, so the first thing to do is completely remove the power cable from the back of the PSU and the to discharge any static that has built up. An anti static strap can be useful but only if you connect it to a conductor which is metal e.g. a radiator.

 

[Abhise]

no.....my build is on mosaic/marble unknownofprob.......is it danger??? As I'm from India, here in this time......humidity is above 50% nd the temp is app. 30 degrees.....so pls advise me.....

 

[unknownofprob]

That is fine, If you are more worried occasionally walk off and touch the household oven which is grounded (metal - conductive), this'll discharge anything on you.

 

[Thelps]

no.....my build is on mosaic/marble unknownofprob.......is it danger??? As I'm from India, here in this time......humidity is above 50% nd the temp is app. 30 degrees.....so pls advise me.....

Your risk of static discharge is very low.

Just make sure to regularly touch an earthed object and/or the metal of the PC case. This will ensure you are safe.

 

[Abhise]

I'll ask one more question unknownofprob , I've touched my new R9 270X many times (10 times app.), which is brand new and isn't even installed into my pc.....I didn't maintained that metal touching procedure....so i'm worried 'bout my card......as my new corsair psu isn't delivered now....I can't benchmark it.....is there any prob. that is would be damaged????? pls reply me unknownofprob .

 

[Abhise]

thank u thelps for your positive feed back...

 

[unknownofprob]

Your card will be fine, it is so rare to discharge I doubt you have instigated any damage to your graphics card. I handle my graphics card a lot (modifying little things), even on carpet, no issue to date.

 

[unknownofprob]

Your card will be fine, it is so rare I doubt you have instigated any damage to it.

 

[Abhise]

thank u very much unknownofprob

 

[unknownofprob]

no problem, glad to have helped.