I have to RMA my motherboard and need to send it in to receive the new one. Where can I safely store my CPU, ram, and graphics card until the new mobo gets here?

If you have their cases in there otherwise try to find some anti static bags or just place the components in a dry location... not too hot not too cold.

If you have their cases in there otherwise try to find some anti static bags or just place the components in a dry location... not too hot not too cold.

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I do not have an antistatic bag, and the motherboard box is the only one I have and I think I have to send it back. Will a ziploc bag do (I will obviously keep it in a flat location).

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I do not have an antistatic bag, and the motherboard box is the only one I have and I think I have to send it back. Will a ziploc bag do (I will obviously keep it in a flat location).

LOL ...NO...go to your closest PC store and ask for one or buy a box, not that expensive.

Or just put them away somewhere that they won't be touched until they're needed. ESD is incredibly over-hyped. In all my years of PC repair I've never encountered it, and I've handled more components than I can count.

Sorry for the picky questions, but I do not want my hardware to go bad. Will a shoe box work?

Or just put them away somewhere that they won't be touched until they're needed. ESD is incredibly over-hyped. In all my years of PC repair I've never encountered it, and I've handled more components than I can count.

I do agree I figured he'd have a esd bag lying around somewhere... it's better than ziploc ha.

What the hell are you guys talking about?...yeah, shoebox will do OK. Just put it out of harms way. I had components working after years tumbling in the box with cables and all other crap.

Or just put them away somewhere that they won't be touched until they're needed. ESD is incredibly over-hyped. In all my years of PC repair I've never encountered it, and I've handled more components than I can count.

I used to think the same way as you and for the same reasons until a 1/4" spark flew off my fingertip as I was about to throw a switch on my Go-Flight MCP Pro. The module was fried and went back 3 times until it was replaced with a new one free of charge because it couldn't be fixed. Oh, and I never had a spark fly since! (But I do touch a metal grounded plate every time I sit down at my simpit :-)So do yourself a favour and as others recommended go to a PC store and get some of those grey-tinted anti-static bags (better safe than sorry...).Cheers,- jahman.

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I will see if I have some extra antistatic bags laying around, if not, shoe box it is.

I used to think the same way as you and for the same reasons until a 1/4" spark flew off my fingertip as I was about to throw a switch on my Go-Flight MCP Pro. The module was fried and went back 3 times until it was replaced with a new one free of charge because it couldn't be fixed. Oh, and I never had a spark fly since! (But I do touch a metal grounded plate every time I sit down at my simpit :-)So do yourself a favour and as others recommended go to a PC store and get some of those grey-tinted anti-static bags (better safe than sorry...).Cheers,- jahman.

I've seen ESD discharges plenty of times when walking over to my PS3 or media PC - nothing ever happens. At work we use anti-static mats but even without them I wouldn't hesitate to touch a PC or component, it's not like the place is carpeted and I'm walking around in socks (unlike in my first example).

Fry's has anti-static bags. I think I paid $3 for a pack of 10 memory bags. You can use one for the processor as well. I would highly recommend having some of those around and more importantly, I would definitely hold on to processor or memory packaging as it is great if you end up selling that stuff to someone else.I finally took my B2 board back today as I was beginning to become concerned over what their return policy would be on it. Even though I payed for the mobo partially with a gift card in January, I managed to convince them to send me a check for the full amount of the motherboard.

I fried a mobo some years ago, touching the mobo after walking on my brand new carpet...I'm still seeing a shrink about that...Here is the best way to do it just to be on the safe side, the way to handle what ever hardware you want to store somewhere is to be completly naked in a good pair of rubber boot.

the way to handle what ever hardware you want to store somewhere is to be completly naked in a good pair of rubber boot.

Just don't wear socks on carpet and you will probably be fine.

:Thinking: The best way is to keep all of the original packaging on the top shelf of your clothes closest until it's time to sell, trade or return the hardware under an RMA.... like now. :Talking Ear Off: