Antistatic

[Blebbz]

Is an anti-staticwrist-strap really needed when you're handling hardware?
It might be a stupid question but i just want to make sure 100%
Thanks

[Cagedconnerman]

i don't use one, and have never had a component die on me due to handling

[Blebbz]

How about an anti-static mat?

[calumc]

id say just earth yourself by touching a bare part of the case before handling anything and also just handle cards, etc. by the edges

[Blebbz]

Thanks loads

[Jim Beam]

try not to assemble your computer while standing on carpet as well.

[xRyokenx]

Along with the carpet... don't scuff your feet on the ground with socks on or anything else to generate static, and everything else that's been said is good advice too.

[modmansage]

Cheap anti-static wriststrap: make sure your skin is touching the case as you remove/insert any hardware.
As far as inserting a M/B, if it has a large enough chipset heatsink, you can just hold it by that.
That's what I've done.