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| Book: | Building the Perfect PC | |
| Subject: | Superb, Excellent, Fantastic | |
| Date: | 2006-07-03 13:08:32 | |
| From: | faton4paws | |
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This is the book you want if you know virtually nothing about computer hardware and want to make the big step to building your own. It is absolutely superlative for complete novices. The authors know their stuff to a level rarely seen, are funny and witty and not in the least condescending (a problem with many "how-to" books, I've noticed), and they attempt -- and in my opinion -- succeed admirably in making a terrifying experience so easy that we're doing it again. I've read many criticisms of this book, but I don't think any of them are relevant. Yes, you'll have to do a little of your own research on current products (obviously the computer industry does not stand still), and yes, you'll probably have to make a few minor adjustments between their recommendations and what you'll actually need to do, but this is still a book without peer, in my opinion. We used it to build our first computer last September, 2005, and it has worked beautifully and perfectly since then. I can honestly say that you will not find a better, more honest, and truer evaluation of the process and the products than this book. By all means, buy it!!! |
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