I have a fantastic computer. But do you need a Fantastic computer for good game-play or nothing to special? 
Nope, nope, and more nope...
This is one of the shining points of Aces High, it's a meats and potatoes game that values function over fancy stuff...
Since the new terrain engine is coming out, I highly doubt HTC would stray away from being what it is now!
A $450 laptop is MORE than enough to play this game with respective graphics and rock-solid FPS!