jpeg is right : I have almost the same PC u have and run 1280 by 1024 32 bit , much higher numbers than that .
50's in flight , mid 30's on the runway online . I know that card you have is the next step up from mine .
My v card is Nvidia 32mp 256 pro ,
21.83 driver , directx 8.1 build 695
gelforce tweek program set to proforance , but have v sync enabled .
Fresh format 3 weeks ago , AH only game on it
I would tell u NOT to buy that new card till u get the one you own now working better .
I tried a gelforce 3 when they first came out and didn't get any fps inprovment , now they have better drivers but they also work better for our older cards also IMO . At least with this version of AH .
I have a Radeon 64 DDR card also but it's going in new tower thats being built . About the same fps but IMO the color looks better .
I havn't tried one of the cards Animal talks about so don't know about it .
take care
spro