So i got sims 2,the cd-rom version, i havent recieved it but i looked at the minimum requirements, i dont think my comp can play it, i need help on what i need to upgrade to...heres a list of whats in my comp:

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: DIM4400
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 279MB used, 1738MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
Card name: RAGE 128 PRO Ultra GL AGP (Microsoft Corporation)
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: RAGE128 PRO II, (AGP 4X/PCI)
DAC type: Internal DAC (350Mhz)
Display Memory: 16.0 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: ati2dvaa.dll
Driver Version: 6.13.0010.5019 (English)
DDI Version: 8

Please i need help on what i should upgrade to....!! thanx!

At the very least, you need a new AGP video card. More RAM & a better CPU certainly wouldn't hurt either but it's probably not worth the investment.

http://thesims2.ea.com/help/detail....

Dell Dimension 4400 specs:

http://support.dell.com/support/edo...

ok thanx, but i really really love my comp, so far now i just want to buy the parts for it...one by one though...wat should i buy first?? and the graphics card...wat should i upgrade it to??

It's nice that you "love" your system, but it's quite outdated by today's standards. Invest as little money in it as possible.

Modern high performance AGP cards require a direct plug-in to the power supply & I highly doubt your 250W unit would be able to handle the extra load. Look for a card from the Radeon 9600 series...9600 (good), 9600Pro (better), 9600XT (best).

New: SAPPHIRE Radeon 9600PRO 256MB - approx $48 (shipped)

Open Box: SAPPHIRE Radeon 9600XT 256MB - approx $50 (shipped)

alright, now you said i needed a new cpu, how much do they usually run for? thats the only thing that i need to get, i have enough ram, and i bought the video card!