First Time Computer Builder
I'm taking on the task of building a computer for the first time. I've got a couple questions, but I'll just give a tentative component list so that you know what I'm going to be putting in the thing first.
Motherboard: MSI K7N2-L nForce2 Motherboard
Processor: AMD 2800+ (in box w/ stock cooling fan)
RAM Memory: 2 sticks 256 MB Crucial DDR 3200
Hard Drive: Maxtor 40 GB 6E040L0 diamond Max Plus 8 UATA133
Sound Card: Integrated on Motherboard
Network: Integrated on Motherboard
CD-RW: Lite-On CD-RW 40x/12x/48x
Video Card: Radeon 9700 Pro
I'm trying to spend the money on the core components, as I'm not too interested in peripherary stuff like sound (I don't really give a damn if a new game has 6.1 Surround Sound, I'm not going to be using it in a dorm room) or DVD viewing/burning. There's the potential that the processor will get a bump up to 3000+ and the video card to the 9800 Pro, but that's only if I'm lucky. My main concern is with cooling. I know absolutely nothing about the subject, and I don't want a new system that I just built to be fried because I wasn't cooling it properly. I'm am not, repeat NOT, going to be overclocking. Will I be ok with just the PSU fan and the processor fan? Also, I'm looking for a case that's functional, not too flashy (a silver metallic look would be about as flashy as I would get), and has good ventilation. Any recommendations (preferably something I could walk into Fry's and buy, since that's where I'm going to be getting most of my components)?