Ah, guess I'll have to wait then. Just as well, it's not like I have a shortage of expenses this time of year. :-\
Monozeroth
Well, if it's an issue with the game code, only a patch will help. You may want to read the release notes for whatever Nvidia or ATI driver you're using, sometimes they specify known game issues and temporary solutions until a fix is released. However...rule #1 if you want a stable gaming PC: invest in a good power supply. Companies like Dell use 2nd rate PSU's because it's not a stat most people care about when they compare computers and Dell knows they can get away with cheap $10 un
I recently sold off Civ 4 and looked towards GalCiv2 as a replacement, when I found out the Dark Avatar expansion is on the horizon. Looking over the planned features, they look to add features I can't imagine playing without, so I'd prefer to jump in from there. I see that a CD version is available through the mail, but there's no mention of a deluxe version. $45 for GC2 + $30 (-5 if preordered) for DA + 2 S&H charges for the CD's is a bit much...normally deluxe versions go for $50-6
Don't listen to people who say a Nvidia card won't work on an ATi chipset or vice versa, that's nonsense. The first thing you should try is the demo, if you're happy with how it runs, then you're already set. If it doesn't run or you're not happy with the performance, buy a PCI-Express videocard, I recommend newegg.com. I'd recommend at least a GeForce 7600 or Radeon X1600 line or higher. If you wanted a really substantial upgrade that would open the doors a bit in terms of