hey guys, getting a new PC, heres the config,
Processor E8400 (easy choice)

Motherboard ASUS P5KPL VM (need advice about this one)
http://in.asus.com/products.aspx?m [...] 3=563&l4=0

2 GB RAM (Transcend)

250 GB HDD (Seagate or Western Digital)

MSI 8800GT factory overclocked graphics card

and the usual 400 W SMPS, DVD writer and stuff.
actually just need advice about the motherboard and RAM with alternatives if any, thanks.

Take more than 400W.It isn't enough for that system.By 500W or more...Do you intend to overclock?If you are get some good cooling.MB is OK.

well no overclocking for now just the factory overclocked graphics card. also 400 W not enough? according to eXtreme Power Supply Calculator i got a maximum value of just 312 W but i guess real world statistics are more meaningful, ok will have to make that 500 W i guess.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341012 $64.99 (39.99 after $25.00 Mail-In Rebate)
OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS ATX12V / EPS12V 500W Power Supply 100 - 240 V

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820146731 $89.99 ($74.99 after $15.00 Mail-In Rebate)
mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

The mobo seems decent enough. Best thing to do is read up on the reviews of it on newegg to see if anyone has had any recent issues with that board.

Memory is dirt cheap right now, and there is no reason not to go with4 gigs. Also 400w is stretching it thin with that vid card....like it's a no go in my opinion. No reason to screw yourself with such a small psu. Otherwise your build looks fine.

i'm sorry but i guess i should have mentioned that i live in India so even though i can read the reviews and decide which one to get i probably wont find it here. also i think i'll go for 3 GB RAM (i'm sticking with 32bit for a while now and dont want to see 0.76 GB of my RAM unused) i hoped to get G-Skill or OCZ RAM but no luck. thanks though, i'll definitely change the power supply.