Hardware noob question(s)

[fairlyevenparents]

hi i'm looking to buy a wii mod chip but i have a few noob questions...

1. whats the best modchip i can get for my wii?
2. do i have to have a certain modchip for my wii or can it be any modchip(s)?
3. will it brick my wii?
4. what would i need to install a modchip?
5. whats the best website i can buy it from?

thanks for all the help