Building a computer by myself. Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by Skexis

I was under the assumption that grounding yourself on the metal of the case was just as good for static elecricity. What's this "static strap" stuff all about?

That's exactly what they're referring to. You attack a static strap to the case which prevents static. Though frankly, working on a surface that doesn't consist of carpet (like one of those plastic mats for office desks) and touching the case before you work on anything is another good way to protect your parts by getting rid of static.

And as for that product, the screwdriver SUCKS. Expect the magnet to go out on it shortly. Most of the rest of it is fairly worthless. If I knew what brand of screwdrivers my parents got me, I'd recommend that over this.

(I got this when I took my A+ class, minus the strap It was almost completely worthless, save for the little screw box.)

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Keep everything on the table, your feet planted, don't move them, and touch the case before you work.

It's not that they're not allowed to touch the carpet. The worry is about your dragging your feet (especially unconsciously) on the floor, thus building up some static.

There's nowhere I can't reach.