I finally updated my three year old dual-core system to a Core i7 920 @ 3GHz rig running an evga X58 mobo w/ a GTX 295 and 6GB of Corsair Dominator PC1600. Empire is running a lot better but I still get some lag on the campaign map. I've also been playing Call of Duty: WaW for PC since it came with my card, it's one good looking game. Well, here's some more pics of my Spanish campaign, damn natives keep stealing my corn!