Where to Assemble Computer

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RyBoy

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Hey guys, I have a simple question. I am going to be putting together my computer soon and was wondering where I should do it. I'd like to put it on a table so it would be easier on my back/neck and was wondering if that would be okay? Also if there is glass on the table would that be ok? Thanks.
 
i assembled mine on my desk downstairs in the winter... should be fine... i take no responsibility if anything dies due to static or the like lol
 
I usually go down to the local strip club. It's great for starting conversations with the dancers.

Seriously: do whatever feels good. You might scratch a glass table with the sharp edges of the case. You should concern yourself with static electricity, too.
 
I work on some old folding table that i set up in my foyer which has wooden floors.
 
I just assemble mine on the floor. I am careful of static and pop a few advil to ward off the aches.
 
I put together mine on the kitchen counter with cardboard or magazines underneath the case to prevent scratches.
 
i put together/build my components on a wood desk on wood floors sitting in a metal folding chair. Never had a problem. I've done it once on carpet and nothing happend *knock on wood* but i'll never do it again for fear of static. If its on glass or anything of the sort that can easily scratch I just put one section of a newspaper folded in half under the parts.
 
"I usually go down to the local strip club. It's great for starting conversations with the dancers."

Now that is funny, nothing like assembling a computer to pick up the hot babes, almost better than the laundromat.
 
I'm a risk taker. I generally assemble mine on the floor(carpet). And I wear socks while I'm doing it.
 
I usually set up new computers either on wooden tables (at work) or a wooden table in my kitchen.

 
For all builds that take place in my house, I usually do it in the workroom which consists of concrete floors, and a wood desk. I use cardboard as the separator between the case and the desktop so I don't scratch the case nor the desk.

If you're paranoid about ESD... wear an anti-static wristband grounded to the case. Or if you don't have an anti-static wristband, constantly touch the case to ground yourself to it. Better safe than sorry.

I would not assemble on carpet though.. due to how easy static electricity can build up.
 
mikeblas said:
I usually go down to the local strip club. It's great for starting conversations with the dancers.
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...and the wait staff too; "...yes, I'd like a whisky, a bucket of Coronas, $50.00 in ones, some thermal compound, and a #2 philips, please....".

....:D

Back on topic, I think any table or flat surface would do fine. The floor "will" work but your back will be pissed off at you. I've thrown old towels on the kitchen table to prevent scratching the table, and built 'em there. If you do this sort of thing now and then (...:rolleyes:...) an investment in a good work bench is well worth the $$$. I managed to score a real electronics work bench, with a conductive, grounded work surface, at a local surplus sale for.....$25.00. If I'd have had the room, I'd have bought two.

Probably been a hundred+ machines across that bench over the years; a new case and a box of parts waiting as I type this.

Good luck with the build - B.B.S.
 
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