Well, after 4 years of using the same old computer (Pentium 2, upgraded to Pentium 4 in 2004) it finally broke down so we got a new one. Here's a comparison:
Old:
Pentium 4
Windows XP
formerly 64 MB's of RAM, upgraded 2 years ago to 512
1.80 GHz
64 bit video card, upgraded 2 years ago to 256 bit
40 GB Hard disk space
New:
Pentium D
Windows XP
1 GB RAM
3 GHz
512 bit video card
160 GB Hard disk space

As soon as I set it up, I installed DD (this game RULES) and before when I'd do the configuration, it would only get to the most 80 fps but with the new PC, it went all the way up to 160 fps! So now the load game time takes about 1 second, while save game time takes about 1/2 that! I'm very happy with my new PC, and I think I'll have it for at least another 4 years. grin

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