I have the chance to sell my laptop on Ebay for $1,399.99 if I do I need to but another one but much better than what I have. Any ideas on what Sims 2 runs the best on and what to look for when buying a new laptop on Ebay or else ware.

Okay I bought my laptop last November Having gotten $1000 from my grandmother for staying and taking care of her. I had been wanting a laptop for so long. I spent months searching and researching for the one I wanted. When I went to the store they did not have the exact one I wanted but this was a good deal and looked similar in stats. Well I have just had the hardest time running Sims on it which is what I really wanted my new laptop to do. I have found out that my Video Card is not good and can't be updated. Memory though can be upgraded. I also have my old computer I bought it more than 7 years ago. Its slowing down thats why I bought the laptop. I also have the Sims on it but again problems there. And very slow. I will post the dxdiag for the laptop now and the ones for my computer later. Any idea what I can do. I would delete all my downloads but then I would have to download some of them again and I would not be left with much do even do a contest with. I am getting rid of all objects and hacks and leaving clothes, hair and make up if I can to cut down on my download folder. I would love to just be able to return the computer if I was sure I could and get one that has a better video card and memory or whatever and would allow all things to even be upgraded. I do have money right now to get a better one if needed but I hate to do that. Like I said I am so mad and frustrated.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/8/2008, 10:35:05
Machine name: LESHERICK200-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: ML6721
BIOS: Rev 1.0
Processor: n/a
Memory: 1014MB RAM
Page File: 2198MB used, 1130MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A02&SUBSYS_0368107B&REV_03
Display Memory: 251 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 251 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1437 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/11/2008 12:36:08, 3301376 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6942-11CF-5676-6223A2C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2A02
SubSys ID: 0x0368107B
Revision ID: 0x0003
Revision ID: 0x0003
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_B ModeVC1_B


And I also checked my DXDiag here on my desk top Compaq Computer just now. I also went to Crucral Memory and had a search done. I can get two 512 slots for a total of $130. I also think I will get a new video Card too. So with my info what kind should I get and does that memory sound good that would make my total memory to 1.25GB Oh and I have XP here on this computer. And any other things that I should look into. I will upgrade this computer instead of the laptop. Also is ATI Video Card better?

System Information
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Time of this report: 5/12/2008, 00:33:44
Machine name: LAURENS
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq
System Model: DSDT
BIOS: 686Y2 v1.05
Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Memory: 256MB RAM
Page File: 450MB used, 166MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Compaq Consumer)
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce2 MX
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0110&SUBSYS_88261462&REV_B2
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: COMPAQ FS740 Color Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 5.13.0001.1462 (English)
DDI Version: 8
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/16/2001 16:14:59, 1995385 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 8/16/2001 16:14:59, 818873 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4250-11CF-6472-27A810C2C835}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0110
SubSys ID: 0x88261462
Revision ID: 0x00B2
Revision ID: 0x00B2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

So should I try and add more memory to my Laptop which should help a bit. prices are $51 for 2-1Gig slots for a total on my system of 3 Gigs or for $130 buy 2-512mb slots for my Desktop which is a older computer and I only have 256mb on there right now. Which system after updating would run the Sims 2 and all their expansion packs

I have purchased the Sims 2 Free Time Expansion Pack. And I have downloaded them to my laptop but because of Dial Up internet on my Desk top Computer at my Mom's house I can't download the game(to slow). But I was told on the EA website that I could copy the files to a CD also. How do you do this do you copy the files in the computer after installing or do you copy a install file.

Hey everyone this is my first story it is going to be a interesting one for sure I am going to post the first chapter but you will have to wait till tomorrow for pics. So any way here it is

Hi my name is Vanessa and this is my husband Michael we have two wonderful children Nathan and Hayley. Nathan is 8 and Hayley is 4. This is my scrapbook diary about the life changing event that happed less than a year ago.


The day it all started I thought I turned my daughter into a germaphobic after she touched a worm and my son wanted to be in the boy scouts but my husband was not going to let him and after finding out he had a terrible accident when he was in the boy scouts I finally talked him into letting Nathan join.


So my day was not going well but once the kids were in bed my husband poured us some wine and we decided that even though the day was bad we decided to celebrate My husband health and our kids and we ended the day with a very high note.


You see after both of our kids birth my doctor said I would never be able to have kids again. I ran into this old lady at a herb shop that day that said she had a vitamin that is supposed to help you get pregnant. I bought it and took the regular dose of one pill and once we are in bed I told Michael what I did and as I said we thought it would not help us but whatever I thought it can't hurt.

Oh look at my baby Hayley this is a picture of the first time she stood up.


Let me know what you all are thinking before I add the next chapter.