Yes, you'll be able to max out ultra settings easily. A much less powerful 1GB Geforce 9800 GT can handle ultra, as can a fast Core 2 Duo processor for the CPU related issues. Have fun with SC2.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.