Want to build my own PC, any manuals or recommendations?

So I've decided to build my own gaming PC after getting a pre-made one two times in a row. I'm pretty much clueless in tech lingo and advancements nowadays (DOS was my prime, woo-hoo!), and I'm looking for a good "Build a gaming PC" book. I do not know what slots do what, what kind of motherboard would have the most potential for long use upgradablilty, what's the best RAM, dual processors vs quad.....etc etc etc. I want to be in the know before I plug in that first processor. Also, if I do choose to buy pre-made again, what are the best companies (besides Alienware) to do so?

My budget is 2-3K (for all PC components, not moniter). Can anyone recommend me a book, sites that sell hardware at cheap prices, or just point me in a general direction to get me started? Thanks for any responses.

Damn you Crysis... :evil:

thats a huge budget you will get something good for that :)

i cant link you myself, but you will get all the information you need for free here or around the internet, i don't think a book is necessary