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Title: Recommend Graphic Card? Post by: wixssy on July 15, 2007, 01:45:10 pm Ha ha, this is my second question in a week :P
I only have a really basic computer, and the graphic card isn't that good. I can't even turn on the 'Special Events Camera'. I was wondering if you guys could recommend a graphic card that isn't too expensive (I don't have that much money ><) but good enough to make videos with on the sims (to the point where people won't complain about crappy quality). Thanks!:) Title: Recommend Graphic Card? Post by: caffeinated.joy on July 15, 2007, 11:39:14 pm I would get the best you can afford. If you can swing it, my suggestion is to get something that's at least 256mb. I don't know what you count as expensive, but you can get one for around $100
Title: Recommend Graphic Card? Post by: wixssy on July 16, 2007, 02:58:44 am I asked my brother today and he said my graphic card is pretty old, so I should just listen to what you guys recommend.
I'll look for graphic cards in the $100 range, thanks for the help! Title: Recommend Graphic Card? Post by: CynaraBlade on July 16, 2007, 03:06:25 am Yes, a card with a minimum of 256MB of video memory is generally recommended, despite what EA says on the back of the cover.
Title: Recommend Graphic Card? Post by: wixssy on July 16, 2007, 01:36:22 pm Well, I talked to my brother more about it and he says my computer is pretty old too. There's been a lot of problems, and my birthday happens to be coming up ;) So I'll just be getting a new computer. Nothing fancy, but even the most basic computer is better than the one I have.
So you said a "minimum of 256 mb". A computer I looked at earlier had a card with that exact amount. Should I be getting something with 256 mb or should I try getting better? As long as the graphics are better than what I have now I'm fine with it >< Title: Recommend Graphic Card? Post by: caffeinated.joy on July 16, 2007, 08:02:15 pm If you can afford to get something better, then by all means do so. You certainly won't regret it. At least 1gb of ram is helpful as well.
Title: Recommend Graphic Card? Post by: CynaraBlade on July 16, 2007, 11:39:09 pm The system requirements on the back of the pack state you need at least 32MB video memory on your card, or 64MB if you're using Vista. Personally, I wouldn't recommend trying to run Sims 2 on that amount of video memory, unless you're into really sluggish gameplay, which is why I recommend a minimum of 256MB of video memory.
Oh, and about the RAM, 1GB is helpful unless you happen to be running all EPs and SPs like I am, and I sincerely feel 1GB isn't cutting it for me anymore, so I've just ordered a RAM upgrade for my machine. |