I can't use any of the newer ones because they need SSE2, and I don't have that, or know what it is lol (

NOOB!). Anyway, I was thinking of getting 1, but first I need to know;
1. Does it require SSE2?
2. Can it do special effects like in the other ones?
3. Is it my only good choice if I want special effects on my non-SSE2 CPU?
4. Or if you can recommend any other programs that can put effects like flames, particle effects that does not require SSE2.