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Errr, thanks for your replies, especially Earthdog's. I think I understood only half of it... I think.
My current system is about 30+ months old. Here are the key system specs:
Pentium 3 500 MHz
256 MB SDRAM (2 x 128 MB sticks)
Creative Labs 3D Blaster Riva TNT2 Ultra
Soundblaster Live! Value sound card
17" monitor
12GB HDD
As you can see, it's nothing compared to the systems that are available these days. It still serves well though, although I've had to replace the power supply and CD-ROM drive.
I was looking at Dell but, as you suggest, if I go for AMD then I'll probably have to go to those smaller vendors who assemble PCs from pre-bought components. I'm a bit nervous about the professionalism of these chaps as (I assume) that big names like Dell would do a better job.
Besides RPGs, I'm also into flight sims. These obviously need a good graphics card, although what the TNT2 Ultra is good enough for my games. I don't have much free time anyway, and RPGs take up so much time to complete.
That said, I'll probably go for a GEForce 3, probably a Ti 200 or 500 if I can afford it. A GEForce4 would probably be too expensive at this point in time. I make it a point not to be an "early adopter" - things are cheaper this way!
BTW, what's with the "Ti" label? I understand it satnds for Titanium, but what's the diff b/w a Ti and non-Ti card (if there is one)?
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