rec.autos.simulators

> I'm going to be in the market for a new system soon and would appreciate
> any input on the matter from my fellow "simmers".
>  I wish I could say that price is not a factor...but. I'm a "working class"
> individual who, it just so happens, lives for racing sims. I thought about
> going the upgrade route but just about everything on my aging P75 needs
> replacing. I purchased a "Screamin 3D" video card about a year ago and it
> did extend(quite dramatically, I might say)  the life of my system. But,
> even with that awsome piece of hardware, my system just doesn't "cut the
> mustard" anymore. Also, my monitor is showing the tell-tale signs that it's
> days are numbered. So basically, I'm needing a new system all-together.
>  Should I stay with an Intel based system or maybe try an AMD K6. Cyrix is
> a compelling alternative but I'm worried about compatibility issues going
> that route. Also, what vendors should I be considering. I checked out the
> "big 3"-Dell, Gateway, and Micron but they all seemed a bit "pricy" to me
> for what I was looking for. Or maybe I'm worse off than I thought as far as
> what I can afford :-(. Again, I'm looking for the most bang for the buck
> here. I would like a system that will still be able to handle most of the
> eye-candy in the games coming out in...say...a year from now and yet won't
> require that I live at Ft Knox in order to afford it ;)

>  Thanks in advance and I'm looking forward to racing you guys on the NROS.

> P.S. sorry for the long post
> --
> Derwin A Bird
> aka (Bud)
> aka (Budnes) during my brief but "wallet draining"
> experience on "Hawaii"