I'd like some comments regarding PC performance. I have the following:

Processor: 1,2GB
RAM (DDR): 448Mb (64+125+256)
Graphics card: G-FORCE 2 MX

I'm considering buying a new Graphics card (since I can get that cheap right now). Whould that help me with framerate, or are the other things also too low.

My framerate is OK (maybe low). I'd just like to fire up performance a little. I know that there's a lot of fanatics out there who will say NEW MACHINE and anything lower than the current max (5GB processor, 10GB memory and so on) is too low. I don't need any of that.

If you are using too much AI the processor of 1.2 MHz is a problem (small but existing). I have a Celeron 1.7 and have problems when AI is very load. If you use only the default AI though the 1.2 is fine.

Change your graphics card for sure, the GeForce2-MX is a joke. I would suggest to check the FX-5700 as well and decide if you want to spend some more money or you prefer to vuy the FX-5200. In any case your framerate will dramatically increase.

Also, 512 MB RAM will also do some change but not that big from 448. On the other side 64MB RAM is very cheap so it worths to upgrade.

And there is something else regarding your settings. From the display options choose a framerate value (actually this is the aiming/maximum framerate) to be between 16-20 as these are the ideal frequencies for the human eye. If you set something lower you will start experiencing the effect of "jumping screen". On the other hand if you set something higher you will have your similation giving you more frames per second without realising any difference (but your PC will do deteriorating the graphics)

I would highly recommend the FX5200 as well, the 128MB card has been very reliable for me. WOrking in my old system as well as the new...(Backwards AGP compatible...)

Prices have also come down extremely quick on all video cards, so now would definately be a good time (Market-wise...)