My computer uses an ATI 128 All-In-Wonder. I know it's already "old" by tech standards but I'm wondering if it'll prevent me from running Sims 2? A friend told me it would. What do you think? Is there anything I can do? I can't afford a major upgrade.
2007-04-29 12:11:33 · 4 answers · asked by snapessxy 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Any card will do just fine, the ati you have is more than enough.
2007-04-29 12:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by Paul N 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Sims 2 doesn't require much video-card-wise, but an ATI Rage series is too old. According to the system requirements, you need a 32MB T&L compatible card, meaning at least a GeForce or Radeon. If you shop around at online stores you can find something suitable for ~$40.
2007-04-29 12:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO, but you will have more fun with a better card especially if you have the newer wide LCDs.
Here' the system requirement that includes a list of supported video cards.
http://compsimgames.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=compsimgames&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fthesims2.ea.com%2Fabout_system_specs.php
My daughters are enjoying Sims2 a lot on one of my rigs w/ a Nvidia 7300GT ddr3.
I hope you have lots of fun with it too!
2007-04-29 12:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by Karz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150040
That should run the Sims flawlessly and add a nice compliment to your pictures and videos
Note that if you want to run the newer games you will need a lot bigger upgrade but that card isnt bad for just simple games and viewing pictures.
2007-04-29 12:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by brewer37 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋