m Ransley wrote:
Im only worried about the equipment for things like static charge and
surges, so what can happen.

grounding helps prevent static charge damage, computers are highly
sensitive to this.

walk across room in dry weather on say carpet, touch computer feel
shock....

ungrounded shock can and will damage computer. maybe not stop it just
slow its operations permanetely. besides the hazard if the case gets
electrically hot that can kill.

ground the computer properly