GTX 780 storage and cables help?

Bsrz

Bsrz

Rising Star
Hello there! I own a pair of gtx 780 but I am downsizing my rig as I dont use all the power.

quick question I want to remove a single gtx 780 and cables from my current rig. and fit them into a much cheeper smaller pc - that I will obviously buy from pcs after such an excellent service last time.

can I 1 - leave the 780 I am taking out of my old rig on a table for a couple of weeks until the new pc arrives since I will be selling my old one to my step dad. and then refit it into my new rig without any problems

2 - do I really need anti static wrist bands and all that stuff? since I dont own any anti static stuff I was hoping I could just unscrew the gpu remove it leave it out and then put it back in the new one with out any problems.


thanks guys. I hope I don't get stuck fitting the card :L never built / worked on a pc before.

also in a few weeks time if I am having trouble will someone walk me through the process if I am really struggling :p

cheers lads / lady's.
 
mantadog

mantadog

Superhero Level Poster
Just pop on and I'm sure one of us can talk you through it. However YouTube has 9999 videos about how to do it.

As far as "leaving it on the table for a couple of weeks" I wouldn't advise that specifically but I'm not sure if that exactly what you meant? Do you mean "is it fine to put it in a cardboard box and kept out of the reach of small children/people who don't know what in the box or how to handle it"?

If the latter then yes its fine to put it in a box and in a safe place.

As far as antistatic wrist bands etc, you don't need one so long as you are careful about not wearing nylon shirts, dancing on the carpet and forgetting to ground yourself. Just wear natural fabrics, ground yourself by touching a bare metal part of the case with the PSU plugged in and turned off and only handle the GPU by the plastic. It will be fine.
 
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Wozza63

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I would keep it in an anti-static bag if you have one spare. Just a safety precaution for something so expensive.
 
GeorgeHillier

GeorgeHillier

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No need for the wrist band as long as the PC is unplugged. Hold the power button for a few seconds to drain any power.

I would keep it in an anti static bag just to be safe and don't put it on a table, for the sake of spending a minute putting your £400 GPU is a safe place I think it's worth it :)

And If you need help then I'll have no problem in helping you, I've build my own PC twice and also helped with friends rigs (including today). It's nothing to worry about, just unclip some stuff, take out power cables and unscrew stuff and that's about it :)
 
vanthus

vanthus

Member Resting in Peace
I always use an anti-static wrist band while working with computer parts and would recommend anyone to do the same,it's so very easy to damage a component if anti-static precautions are not taken.
At the very least you should ground yourself before attempting to do anything inside the case.
 
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grimsbymatt

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Over the years I've gone inside PCs and touched stuff, put bits in, pulled bits out, etc. with wanton abandon without ever worrying about wrist bands and grounding myself and I've never damaged anything (of course, ALWAYS make sure the power is off and capacitors have had time to drain). At the most, I've touched a radiator before going in when I built a PC a couple of years ago. I think people worry too much about this stuff and companies play on this by marketing useless accoutrements. Just ground yourself occasionally on something like a radiator.
 
vanthus

vanthus

Member Resting in Peace
grimsbymatt said:
Over the years I've gone inside PCs and touched stuff, put bits in, pulled bits out, etc. with wanton abandon without ever worrying about wrist bands and grounding myself and I've never damaged anything (of course, ALWAYS make sure the power is off and capacitors have had time to drain). At the most, I've touched a radiator before going in when I built a PC a couple of years ago. I think people worry too much about this stuff and companies play on this by marketing useless accoutrements. Just ground yourself occasionally on something like a radiator.
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I know you can get away with not bothering about taking anti-static precautions,but not always,a lot of people have bricked their motherboards or some other component so why take the chance.
Gorman once told me PCS build their computers in a static-free environment,computer companies don't go to all that trouble for nothing.
 
Rakk

Rakk

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vanthus said:
I know you can get away with not bothering about taking anti-static precautions,but not always,a lot of people have bricked their motherboards or some other component so why take the chance.
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Anti-static wristbands aren't exactly expensive, I know as a bit of a static magnet myself it was a must-have.
Some people may be fine without them for gawd-knows how long, but you just don't know, so for a couple of quid I'd consider it worth it.
 
Bsrz

Bsrz

Rising Star
cheers for the advice all, yes I meant put the gpu in a box out of sight for a few weeks I didn't know if it would damage the gpu in some way shape or form, I am going to pick up an anti static band for the sake of £1 its worth it. also going to pick up an anti static bag.
 
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TheGeeza

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grimsbymatt said:
Over the years I've gone inside PCs and touched stuff, put bits in, pulled bits out, etc. with wanton abandon without ever worrying about wrist bands and grounding myself and I've never damaged anything (of course, ALWAYS make sure the power is off and capacitors have had time to drain). At the most, I've touched a radiator before going in when I built a PC a couple of years ago. I think people worry too much about this stuff and companies play on this by marketing useless accoutrements. Just ground yourself occasionally on something like a radiator.
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I am often reckless when it come to handling components too.
It doesn't pay to have such a cavalier attitude towards it though. It will only end in disaster.
 
Bsrz

Bsrz

Rising Star
I removed the card successfully! no problems used an anti static wrist band, I was very nervous as I didn't want to damage anything but the card is now out and safe until I buy my new pc :) thanks for all the help and advice everyone! feel rather proud right now :) IMG_0431.jpgIMG_0432.jpgIMG_0433.jpg
 
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PokerFace

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Rakk said:
I know as a bit of a static magnet myself it was a must-have.
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I've been to Las Vegas several times and the static I experienced was unreal. I guess it's the dry desert air. After a week of static shocks, I was afraid to touch anything/anyone! It does seem to affect people to varying degrees though.

Boozad said:
It doesn't matter if the PC is plugged in or not, ESD can kill components regardless.
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I read that leaving the PC plugged in to the mains, but with the PC power switch turned off will ground the PC via the power cord earth wire. Is there any truth in that?

Bsrz said:
I removed the card successfully! no problems used an anti static wrist band, I was very nervous as I didn't want to damage anything but the card is now out and safe until I buy my new pc :)
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Well you won't know for sure until you re-install it and try it again :eek:

Just kidding, I'm sure it will be fine ....well done! :)
 
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D1craig

Enthusiast
I made this mistake years ago. Stuck a ram stick in and had to replace everything apart from the ram I stuck in. Makes me so nervous Everytime I open the thing up now lmao.
 
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PokerFace

Banned
D1craig said:
I made this mistake years ago. Stuck a ram stick in and had to replace everything apart from the ram I stuck in. Makes me so nervous Everytime I open the thing up now lmao.
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I'm sorry, but that made me chuckle. I just imagined you sitting there holding the stick of ram and thinking "that's one %$£*^$%^ expensive stick of ram!"
 
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D1craig

Enthusiast
I didn't know I had done it until a few hours later. Didn't even know I could do something to break it lol. Had to take it pc world because I was clueless.
 
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