Acrylic motherboard tray = static?

[TopSecret]

So as long as I take the necessary precautions when installing, my case should be OK?

[Jim]

Originally Posted by name='stuartpb'

So as long as I take the necessary precautions when installing, my case should be OK?

Yeah I very much doubt you'll encounter any problems. But if you are worried, just check that there is no static buildup inside the case before placing your components in there.

[TopSecret]

Thx, I might just rebuild the rig tonight then!

[Luigi]

Originally Posted by name='Jim'

http://svp.co.uk/products-solo.php?p...vpbase&id=4003

Available just about anywhere. I think even Mr Sheen has anti-static additives.

Surely that wouldnt last forever though?

[Jim]

Originally Posted by name='teknokid'

Surely that wouldnt last forever though?

I'm not 100% sure, but providing that there is nothing inside the case to create static that could be transferred to the case (a wooly jumper or a wimshurst machine!), then there shouldn't be any reason for it to build up.

EDIT: not sure if airflow from fans could cause a buildup?

[Luigi]

but surely dust etc would be the same in a metal case, so that wouldnt matter to an acrylic one?

[Jim]

Originally Posted by name='teknokid'

but surely dust etc would be the same in a metal case, so that wouldnt matter to an acrylic one?

Metal conducts electricity though, so any build up of static would be discharged to earth.

[Luigi]

Ooh right, but ive never earthed my pc, or would it go through the psu?

Basically, if you created an alluminium motherboard tray you should be ok.

Or run earth wires like mark

[mrapoc]

This thread is getting deep lol

So in theory an acrylic mobo tray shouldnt *shouldnt* cause static damage but it could?!

Im confused also

id rather a metal try just incase lol

[Jim]

Originally Posted by name='teknokid'

Ooh right, but ive never earthed my pc, or would it go through the psu?

Basically, if you created an alluminium motherboard tray you should be ok.

Or run earth wires like mark

Yeah most (all)? metal cases are designed so that all parts of the case are connected to the PSU which is in turn grounded to earth.

Providing there is a route to earth through something conductive then you wont have any problems.

Originally Posted by name='mrapoc'

This thread is getting deep lol

So in theory an acrylic mobo tray shouldnt *shouldnt* cause static damage but it could?!

Im confused also

id rather a metal try just incase lol

Rub a wool jumper on an acrylic case and chances are you'll have a case that the hairs on your head, arms (and whatever parts of your body you put near your PC ) will be attracted to. There is a chance that static could zap hardware, but if you get rid of any static before installing hardware and don't rub your Christmas jumper against the inside of the case, you'll be fine.