Newbie computer builder ... will I need a separate CPU cooler? And can you

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recommend a decent power supply? My buddy at work has convinced me that I need to build a desktop PC, since the Toshiba laptop I've been using for the last six years has finally died for good. I've been looking at a few "how-to" books on the subject, and decided that all I need is a computer that is going to be just general purpose ... surf the 'net, some light word processing, stream movies from Netflix, watch and/or copy DVDs and CDs, etc.

My laptop died a few deaths from the motherboard overheating (the first time it was under Best Buys' 3-year extended warranty ... this time, it was FINAL!

So, cooling is a big issue for me, even though I don't intend on being a "gamer" and I will NOT be "overclocking" for any reason. Here's what I've picked out so far:

1. Intel i3 540 Processor
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5581942&CatId=5196

2. Intel H55HC Motherboard
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5587168&CatId=5195

3. OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum RAM - 4 GB
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5210464&csid=_25

4. CoolerMaster CM690II Basic Computer Case
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=16808&CatId=1509


So, basically, what I need to determine is if the Intel CPU comes with a good enough "fan" to keep it cool, or if I need some sort of after-market CPU cooler (the CoolerMaster case might be enough by itself) ...

I will be adding a 500+ GB Hard Drive, a Blu-Ray drive, a DVD burner, a WiFi card, a multi-card reader ... that's probably the most of it. Off the top of my head, I assume I will need a 500 Watt power supply (but a more powerful one will be better, if I can get it on sale).

Any suggestions?
Great answers, guys ... thanks!

I failed to mention that I will be using a 32" HD LCD TV as my monitor ... and I will not have a cable connection or whatever -- I will be watching TV via my internet connection.

Still should be just fine without adding a videocard, right?
 
I would get another CPU heatsink/fan. I like Zalman, but there are lots of good ones. Thermaltake makes good stuff, too. Power supply... eh, Antec is what comes to mind for me, but again, there are lots of brands that would be fine. Thermaltake is good for those, too. I think Corsair makes good ones also.
 
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