Tigger as far as the system goes I have it covered. I am running a 2.4 with a gb of RAM. Also have a GF4 4600 so I don't have any problems with graphics. I wouldn't have aproblem buying th G2 if it is worth it as a trainer. That is my big thing is to buy the software to train me to fly. I haven't had a chance to get out to the field to train due to weather or an instructor not being available. If I want to just fly somthing on the comp I can whip out the combat flight sim 3 and mess around.