I have a 9500GT, which, despite the higher model number, is actually not quite as fast as the 8600GTS, according to specs. But I have more onboard video ram (1GB vs the 8600GTSs 256 or 512), which might help with the textures; then again, the 8600GTS has faster memory, so it could be a wash. All that said, I can run Ultra Mode (on the test server), and I don't appear to be having any problems, so I'd imagine you can too.
I haven't run it extensively yet, though, so I'll update after work when I have time to play.
The rest of your system is pretty awesome. If you do plan on upgrading, either more RAM or a better video card would be your best bet. The RAM is going to be cheaper, but you won't likely notice much improvement other than your load screens might be shorter. If you do go with a new graphics card, go Nvidia, both because they tend to have better compatibility and because the CoX developers design for Nvidia hardware.
I'll update sometime after work when I get a chance to stumble around on Test. For the record, my current gaming rig is as follows:
Alienware (ie, Dell) custom system
1.75GB RAM
Pentium 4 3.0Ghz (single-core, bleh)
NVidia 9500GT, 1GB RAM
--sofaspud
--"Listening to your kid is the audio equivalent of a Salvador Dali painting, Spud." --OpMegs
I haven't run it extensively yet, though, so I'll update after work when I have time to play.
The rest of your system is pretty awesome. If you do plan on upgrading, either more RAM or a better video card would be your best bet. The RAM is going to be cheaper, but you won't likely notice much improvement other than your load screens might be shorter. If you do go with a new graphics card, go Nvidia, both because they tend to have better compatibility and because the CoX developers design for Nvidia hardware.
I'll update sometime after work when I get a chance to stumble around on Test. For the record, my current gaming rig is as follows:
Alienware (ie, Dell) custom system
1.75GB RAM
Pentium 4 3.0Ghz (single-core, bleh)
NVidia 9500GT, 1GB RAM
--sofaspud
--"Listening to your kid is the audio equivalent of a Salvador Dali painting, Spud." --OpMegs