Karandar_

2 computers both custom built. 1 older rig Windows xp pro 1 2 months old with dual boot: 1 drive XP Pro, the other Vista64 ultimate. If you go Vista, you might as well get the 64 bit version so you can use all 4gb of memory - and with Vista you need over 2gb. (Just make sure to check any older hardware and software supports Vista 1st - drivers etc...Everything I had was supported. 2 games now I play that when you alt-tab out of, are using over 2gb of memory at 1920x1

I play mostly TEC, and have found a decent fleet with a couple Capital battle ships along with a pair or 3 carriers dispatches frigates pretty quickly. They also take a huge amount of punishment - especially if you throw in 5-6 repair cruisers. With 3 developed carriers you have 15 fighter wings. You can even afford to go hunt that enemy frigate fleet. It takes time to build this fleet, but it works for me..