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Swote: ...even such little things like static can trash your parts...
zzzap! Been there, done that :-( Never touch anything but coolers and the edges of the boards, also a grounding strap is a cheap investment.
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Swote: I agree with buying parts and building it on your own.It's far cheaper.However, if you're going to do that make sure to do your research REAL GOOD.You can even trash the graphic card by touching it just because you had static.IMO;
Yes, it is very important to remember about ESD. It is rather rare but it can happen.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostatic_discharge

I think the best casual protection are special gloves - I use teXXor 2408 and can recommend them:
http://www.top-arbeitsschutz.de/esd-handschuh-texxor-2408.html

As for building PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr3MgKkS314
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CgisEFObjA