I have never really seen tutorials on it. but any walkthrough should use specific equiptment, just for less problems.
Main thing to look for it a good mobo, and most everything is built around that. The mobo will tell ya what proc to use, what ram to buy, and what (size) case to get.
dont go cheep on the mobo.
here's a basic parts list:
- mobo
- proc
- cooling (heat sink/fans/etc..)
- case
- ram
- PSU (usually one comes w/ case)
- floppy?
- cdrom
- hard disk
- video card
- sound card
- nic? or modem?
Think thats all of the basics...