Seconding Arcanum (best game music ever, by the way).

Spiderweb Software has Avernum (Exile) and Geneforge, two series with tolerable graphics, enjoyable gameplay, great immersion, and huge demos. Seriously, they're wizards with atmosphere.

System Shock 2(sort of expensive, but you might be able to download it)
Half Life
Baldur's Gate series
Starcraft
Gothic II(Maybe, not too sure)

dude half life and starcraft are NOT rpgs and gothic II is awful did you read the topic?

but yeah System shock 2 and Deus Ex baldurs gate is alright

dude half life and starcraft are NOT rpgs and gothic II is awful did you read the topic?

but yeah System shock 2 and Deus Ex baldurs gate is alright

but I want to put some games on it. Can you guys recommend any oldschool rpgs or any oldschool games that'll work?

I see the topic title, but did you read the first post? Also, a lot of people enjoy Gothic II, thank you very much.

oh yeah i read that but it's been a while and i'm pretty sure he wants RPGs first, but ANYWAY shit (or at least rpg elements).

And also not many people at all enjoy Gothic II actually and as a recommendation it's pretty gay considering it's not oldschool at ALL.

That's why I put maybe beside it, and since so many people listed RPGs, I thought I would list something else. That way he got more of a variety.

Thanks for all the recommendations guys, I've um, managed to get my hands on most of these games. I'm trying them out, just to see what ones I like and don't like.

Also, any games that will work on that video card are fine. I'm not too worried about the genre as long as it's not something like "barbie adventure" or some shit like that.

I've been playing Doom a lot lately, brings back so many childhood memories 

I have NWN Gold Edition, which is Shadows of Undrentide (or whatever) and Hordes of the Underdark.

I might try to "obtain" the other expansions, if I can.

Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2- Star Wars games that are pretty cool, though might be a little graphics intensive (3d graphics)
Uplink- a little out of the rpg mold, this is a game about hacking into various computers and companies and upgrading your equipment.  Awesome soundtrack, imo.
Space Rangers 2- Kinda like Heroes of Might and Magic, but in space.  I highly enjoyed this game, but it's not for everyone.  Check out some reviews.

For turn-based strategy, you might look into such gems as X-Com: UFO Defense and Jagged Alliance 2.

If you're into adventure, check out The Longest Journey and Discworld Noir.

Emulation-wise (SNES), you might try Chrono Trigger, Lufia 2, and Earthbound.  Actraiser, Terranigma, and EVO are a bit more action-oriented, but fun, nonetheless.


These were already mentioned, but I recommend them, too.
Anachronox- the first hour is kinda slow, but gets awesome later
Planescape: Torment- the most fantastic rpg I've ever played, but I'd only recommend this if you can appreciate literacy :P
Omikron: Nomad Soul- superb first half, but the immersion-factor gets a little muddled later on.  Worth trying, at least.
Grandia 2- I really enjoyed this game, but some people swear the first one's better (I haven't played #1).  The second one is available on PC, though.
Arcanum- one of the best rpgs in terms of role-playing.  Your stats and conversation choices really DO make a difference (try playing a low int character and watch the language in your diary and conversations devolve into Cro-Magnon- hilarious!).  Too bad its combat engine is kinda weak, though.  Also, it was released in a semi-buggy state, so make sure to save often.


EDIT- If you decide to check out any of the old Bioware games (Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment), you might consider trying out this mod that allows you to play at unsupported resolutions (which is great because monitors/video cards nowadays are much more robust): http://www.gibberlings3.net/widescreen/

For Deus Ex (a neat old FPS, though it shows its age), there's a high-def re-texturing project in the works: http://offtopicproductions.com/hdtp/

For Knights of the Old Republic 2, a "total restoration" project that's (sort of) nearing completion: http://www.team-gizka.org/index.html