Test Your PC if its compatible with Sims 3

[simpleprincess]

I passed on everything except video ram? I have 96 mb instead of 128. does this really matter? i got a nice green tick for everything else.

[Dizzymental]

Thanks, I had no idea there was such a site.

[Dizzymental]

Haha I ran it and it's telling me I have active X and Java problems. Typical.

[LVishere]

I failed because my CPU is too low. So, when I play the game, it is likely to shut off when it gets too hot. I have a question, if I install the game, will it still use my CPU when it is not in use? I guess I'm trying to say, will it slow down my computer and Internet?

[SimGirl20]

CPU Speed, is what you failed on LVishere? I would think that the game would probably use this aspect to make the game run faster on higher settings, but someone told me that RAM would make the game go faster which I failed on because I only have 448 MB so I am not so sure maybe someone else could answer this for you. I passed on the CPU speed with flying colors I only had one notch before maxing out the quota so I think I am good on that part

[Naria]

Ha! I passed on everything, and passed high. I didn't think that would happen. Now if I for some crazy reason want Sims 3, I can have it.

[SimGirl20]

Good for you Naria

[roerzman]

The more ram you have the more information can be stored on that ram for immediate use. If you have insufficient ram. the program will use your hard drive to store and use the information it requires to run the program.
It is a slow process and will lead to significant frame rate drop and serious lag not to mention short hard drive life.
If a program constantly needs to access the hard drive this is evident by the red light near the power button either constantly flashing or staying on.

[DaSpecial1]

I have Xp SP3 and it runs just fine so I wouldn't base your purchase decision solely on that.   I never uninstalled TS2 either.

[roerzman]

I failed because my CPU is too low. So, when I play the game, it is likely to shut off when it gets too hot. I have a question, if I install the game, will it still use my CPU when it is not in use? I guess I'm trying to say, will it slow down my computer and Internet?

Your pc. will run as per normal when not running the game, That's providing your pc, can actually run the game. Take care because you stand a chance of frying your cpu. if you push it beyond it's limits for to long, Some pcs will shut down when overheating, some wont.
Your safest bet would be to put the game away somewhere and wait until you can afford a faster computer.

[SillySimmer8]

I have what I hope is a simple question. I just bought a brand new gaming laptop in preparation for TS3. My question is can I run TS2 and the TS3 and not have any conflicts or memory problems. I must state that I only installed the base game, pets and mansions & gardens (left all the others off) and have only downloaded a few necessary hacks like the InSim. Will I be able to run both?

Thanks in advance!

[roerzman]

If you still have the required free disc space then I see no reason why not.

[caffeinated.joy]

And as long as you're not trying to run both at the same time

[SillySimmer8]

And as long as you're not trying to run both at the same time

HaHa, as computer illiterate I am - even I know not to do that. Thanks for answering my question.

[simminbaby]

I am using an old computer a 2004 compaq with  intergrated 64mb video card xp service pk 2 and I had to download swiftshader and it works on my computer. Its very slow but I can live with it. I'm just saying maybe you shouldn't rely on the test, and just get it and see what happens. you can always surf the net and find something that would make it work. I know my new computer has a intergrated vd card 6150se and it will work as well its actually at the computer tech right now and if its working on this old piece of crap then it will most def work on my newer one.