If you're wondering whether your machine can run AoC, here's a nifty little link. It analyses your computer's system, and matches it against whichever game you want. It then gives you a detailed analysis of what's good and bad, what needs to change, etc...
Obviously, you need to run from the machine on which you'll be playing, but still it's really useful.
Enjoy!
Edited, May 30th 2008 2:30pm by RedPhoenixxx