Graphics again.
Micco:
XFX makes a 512 MB 7600 GS for AGP, it goes for about $150 US. I would really not recommend getting anything less than 256 MB, 512 MB would be preferable or you may find that you just threw good money after bad.
Charley:
i don't really have £75 to sepnd on a graphics card, think will have to make do with a 256mb graphic card until i get more money. Would a radeon 9800 SE 256mb card be suitable?
Char
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Micco:
It will certainly be better than what you have now. Considering the fact you are on an AGP board and have pretty much reached the end of its upgradability the cheaper card may be the best answer until you can afford to get a newer system.
Charley:
Thanks for your advice, it is much appreciated!! Going to go and buy one of ebay now! supposed to be trying to curb my ebay addiction!!! lol
Char
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SkeleBear:
Charlie,
I have found that the Radeon cards are MUCH better at handling the Sims 2 games than nVidia's cards are, regardless of the chipsets.
I installed an ATI Radeon 9250 (PCI) with 256mb in my wife's computer, and she hasn't had a single graphics problem since (running all EP's and SP's including Seasons). That was purchased for about $50 (USD).
I installed a Radeon X550 with 256mb (PCI-Express) in my computer after Pets, Glamour Life, and Family Fun Stuff kept giving me the "blue screen of death" during game play. I have not had a problem since.
I would issue some caution on purchasing a graphics card from ebay. While the prices may be lower, there is virtually no recourse for you should the card be flawed or damaged, as most items are sold in "as-is" condition, and I was burned on a RAM purchase before that way. It's best to purchase the card new from a retailer, and then if something goes wrong or the card doesn't do all that you want it to, you have the option of returning or exchanging it.
Good luck.
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