Who would recomend Oblivion mod manager?

is it easier to use than just the oblivion data files.

Or should I go ahead and download OBMM?

OBMM is very useful. Wrye Bash is better, but a bit more complicated. You definitely need one or the other.

edit: or both!

OBMM seemed very easy to use when I was watching a video on youtube but I needed a personal opinion before I downloaded it. Dont wanna clutter my laptop.

and what is Wrye Bash? I've never even heard of it.

OBMM is pretty easy to use, but has limitations. http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1214100-relz-wrye-bash/ Some more complex mods such as http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1215773-relz-fcom-convergance-and-ufcom/ or http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1201253-relz-weather-all-natural-thread-35/ require Wrye Bash's bashed patch to work.

Would I have to have Wrye bash for this mod.

http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=25655

No, you wouldn't have to use Wrye Bash, but it would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with Wrye Bash's mod installer, BAIN. OBMM also has a system for installing mods using OMODs. BAIN is much more flexible and generally preferred. Have a look at http://tescosi.com/wiki/Oblivion:BAIN_Installation. Actually, have a look at that whole site. Very useful stuff for somebody new to modding Oblivion.

Hey thanks, that is actually usefull stuff to read up on

This is the easiest way to familiarise yourself with Wrye Bash, and thus, BAIN: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=35230