*** Posted by Rapier *** 
Hi Ice,
If your going multiplayer with F4 then yes I am afraid you will need a good/fast PC.  The game demands this as it's big, but you can still run it ok if you turn the detail and realism settings down quite alot.  I do recommend though that you save those penny's and invest in some serious exipment only when you can afford it though.  When we all get going we will have to do a mission together like the real thing.  I would also recommend that you learn F4 inside and out by practice as it is quite realistic, especially operating the Radar and it's sub modes.
Best of Luck
Rapier