Older games on newer systems

LookoutAbove

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I'm planning to buy a PC for gaming. The main game in which I am interested is Napoleon: Total War. There seem to be many threads about the problems with that game. I'm worried that I may not be able to play older games on a newer system.
 

LookoutAbove

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Ok thanks. I've read that some of the problems arise because the older games were designed for dual core CPU, and now quad cores are more prevalent. Is that a possibility?