Quick Questions Before I Order the Rig

Redxsniper

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Alright i have a couple questions considering my rig:

How does this lookhttps://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=9667845 I just need to add a Cooler MAster 690 + Q9400.

Is everything alright? ( As in compatible and nothing else in its price range destroys it?)

IS the artic cooler 7 worth 32$ if im not going to overclock my Q9400?

Is it worth going from ddr2 800 to ddr2 1066. The jump is about 30$. Worth it? Was thinking this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227289

In this video at around 23 seconds what is that? Is that some kind of fan control? Anyone know what kind? it looks BA.

Are fan controls necessary? And i've been already told that i don't really need additional fans on my CM690 but does any feel that i do? I feel like adding 2 120mm fans on the empty slots on the top w/ blue led idk if its necessary or not.

Can anyone give me/ direct me to a guide that explains everything i have to do after i build it. From Bios config to Fan/Heat Programs, os installation, driver installation and benchmarking/any other programs i need to know about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSMuXAltKo0&feature=related

And the last question:Which one of these motherboardsis the best://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128372 , http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359. And is the 115$ worth the 15$ jump?
 
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extra case cooling is always nice to have but i believe that case has pretty good cooling. you're wasting your money upgrading the cpu cooler if you aren't overclocking and the upgraded ram won't give you any noticeable advantage so save your money. as for the tutorials, check youtube. that's what i did. you really won't need to mess with any setting to start out with unless you decide to overclock. i'd read this as it will give you an understanding of how everything works but ignore the overclocking part:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/240001-29-howto-overclock-quads-duals-guide
 

Redxsniper

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My Cpu is a Q9400/Q6600, Still debating. My case is a Cm690. Already have a OS. And my budget's about 1k. And yeah if i get a Q6600 ill overclock if i get a Q9400 i won't. And thanks for all those who've answered so far.