I am wanted to get the sims 2 but I dont think my video card is supported what kind of video card should I get or can I even play it on my computer.
I think these are my system specs.

Hewlet packard Pavilion
amd athlon xp 3000+
210 GHz
448 mb ram

Graphic card ( i think)
VIA s3g unichrome igp

Can anyone recomend a new graphics video card. Thank
Christee

to figure out your video card.
Click Start
Run
Type : "dxdiag" (without quotes)
click on the display tab and see the name of the card.

Windows Xp Home
Celeron 2.8 Ghz
768mb Ram
Geforce 5700LE PCI Card 128MB 128 bit

You need to figure out if your system has an actual AGP port where you can plug in a new video card. If so, you'll have a much better selection of graphics cards. If not, you'll need a PCI video card.

Pop the cover of your PC.

Use this article to figure out what you have...

http://www.pantherproducts.co.uk/Articles/Graphics/Installing%20a%20GraphicsCard.shtml

Post back if you have an AGP slot or just PCI, and I or someone else can recommend a card for your system.

I would also add 512M of memory to your machine while you're at it.

www.crucial.com

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Thank you
This is what it says

Name:Via/sg3 Unichrome IGP
Manufacturer: Via sg3 graphics Inc.
Chip Type: Via sg3 Unichrome IGP
DAC Type: Internal
Approx total memory: 64.0 mb
Current display mode: 1024x628 (32bit) 960hz)

Monitor: hpf1503 Flat panel monitor

It looks to me like I have both.
3 pcis and 1 agp. I took a picture, but dont know how to post in this message.
Christee

Okay so I am going to try include the pictures I took of the graphics card slots.

Do I need 512m more of memory to run the sims 2 and expantions?

Picture 1
http://www.growthspurts.com/drivee/images/873648536839.jpg

Picture 2
http://www.growthspurts.com/drivee/images/263030359545.jpg

I hope this works.
Thanks
Christee

Very cool, you have an AGP slot!

I would recommend the ATI Radeon 9600 Pro is all you want to play is Sims 2.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102409

If you're on a tight budget, the 9550's with 128-bit memory work well, too.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102484

(Before anyone comments, yes, I know it's a 256M card, no, it really won't help, but the memory is clocked the same as the 128M version, and it's the same price as the cheapest reputable brand 128M version, so why not?)

You can get something like a Radeon 9800 Pro or Nvidia 6600GT if you want to play other games instead that need more graphics power, such as Half Life 2, Far Cry, FEAR, etc. For just Sims 2 and expansions, either is a good card.

Do you need the extra 512M? No. But it will help everything in your system run better, and it's fairly inexpensive. ($50 or less)

"Republicans in Congress are moving to ratify a constitutional amendment to ban flag burning, thus ending the Iraq insurgency."

Thank you.

As for the extra 512m is that something I can buy and do myself?
Thanks
Christee

Yes, and go for doing the graphics card yourself, too! Both are VERY easy. Just do one at a time. That way, if there's a problem, you know which caused it.

For the graphics card, download the latest drivers from www.ati.com and use those.

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