best book for novice ambitious pc builder

[quanttrade99z]

Hey everyone,
I'm looking for a recommendation on the best book around for a novice pc-builder.
I have a comp sci degree but really know little/nothing about hardware.

I'm about to build my own PC and my friend said I'm an idiot if I don't buy a book first.

He recommended:
Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 16/e (Hardcover)
by Scott Mueller

Is this the best one?

Thanks!
quanttrading

 

[chaudharymic]

Just look at online guides, you hardly need a book....

 

[KoolDrew]

I know of no books on this subject, but maybe this would help?
http://www.omnicast.net/~tmcfadden/guides/build/index.html

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: quanttrade99z
Hey everyone,
I'm looking for a recommendation on the best book around for a novice pc-builder.
I have a comp sci degree but really know little/nothing about hardware.

I'm about to build my own PC and my friend said I'm an idiot if I don't buy a book first.

He recommended:
Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 16/e (Hardcover)
by Scott Mueller

Is this the best one?

Thanks!
quanttrading

it's not computer science. kooldrew's link is a keeper. if you can use a screw driver and read basic instructions (assuming your various components are compatible) you should be fine. this forum can also assist you with most questions. good luck and welcome to AT btw.

 

[minofifa]

hey, i'm in pretty much the same boat as you. I read this guide and felt it was pretty decent http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/index.htm. it's a smidge old but i think its still worth reading.