thanx for all the suggestions guys....in the end i did buy the video card. as much as id like to do a full upgrade im currently unemployed, and uni starts in 2 weeks, so i'll need to dish out around 7-8 grand for that. i just can't afford to get a new comp rite now.

anyway, i did manage to run doom 3, and the graphics weren't all that horrible. however it only goes up untill u get control of the character. as soon as i try walking thru the door, teh damn thing freezes. oh well.....guess i'll have to stick to UT for now.

once again, thanx for all the input. appreciate it