Static

[AquaFRESH]

I'm putting a new system together, and I do not want to damage any parts by static. Are there any techniques or possibly wristbands (read about this a while ago) that will prevent damage... or is static overrated?

Thanks

 

[daMduck]

I personally dont use a wrist wrap. I always touch some metal and ground myself when installing parts. I would suggest not laying the computer down on carpet and installing. Static is not overated. I have seen static charges leave burn marks.
Quack

 

[AquaFRESH]

Would touching a metal table ground me?

 

[Duality]

you can buy anti-static mats which have an included wrist strap for like $10 - $20 at your local computer store or radioshack.