PSA: That $60 grounding strap kit I bought was a total waste of money

I see people on here all the time swearing by those fancy grounding wrist straps for working on PCs. I finally caved and bought a kit with the mat and strap for about 60 bucks. After using it for six months on builds and repairs in my home office, I honestly think it's overkill for most jobs. The strap kept coming loose, the mat curled up at the edges, and it was a hassle to clip to the desk every time. I just touch the metal case frame before I start and avoid shuffling my socks on the carpet. Never had a static issue. That 60 bucks could have bought a decent tool set or a couple of good flash drives. Has anyone else ditched the fancy gear and gone back to basics with no problems?

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phoenix_carter29d ago

You ever just touch the case and call it good?

the_hugo29d ago

Oh man, guilty as charged. Sometimes it's all I got in me.

kevin_dixon14d ago

My buddy poked his PC once and said "yep it's on.