Hey Cajun I was in the same situation. My computer barely ran the way it was and then I quit cause it was just too annoying. I definitely thought I would have to get a new rig with the new version out. I kept hearing all the horror stories of FPS on good rigs going down. I thought well I certainly can't play now. I decided to say what the hell, I'll try it. Guess what, I'm getting FPS over 30 with detail minimal and I can play the game now. You have nothing to lose ( Except a months of service right?)