Buying a new computer, need your input

[Barney Fife]

The antistatic "scare" is, in most cases, fake. I've just touched my case before I touch a computer component and all of my stuff is fine.

Fikin Lol.
Yeah its one of those phobia I picked in my A+ school days, Teacher used to scream at us, "DO YOU HAVE YOUR WRISTBAND ON? No Sir...
"WTF IS IT?" Dunno Sir.. "YOU WILL PAY FOR THESE AND SIGN HERE INCASE YOU FRY UR ASS"

Ever since then I never leave home without my wristband. almost like fashion.

 

[Kyorisu]

You choose wisely sir.
Good luck on your next setup.
Make sure you install HSF and CPU outside the case, Standoff and Mobo screws and all accounted for, use anti-static wristband or latex rubber gloves, ground yourself, The 2GB memory may go into slot 1 and 3 instead of 1 & 2, (read the manual to confirm this) Everything else will be based on plug & Play settings so setup will almost be like a vacation (Another reason to build your own setup).

Now bring me back some noobs.

Good Luck.

Overkill safety measures there, I've only ever felt the need to ground myself. It's my part-time job building systems for a group in town. Never had any static problems.