Will the sims 2 work with nVidia GeForce 7300 SE Graphics?
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Well, the Sims 2 doesn't require a GREAT video card, so that Nvidia should do fine. If you want to play more intense games later on, then you should go to a 512mb video card. Or, if you are a hard core gamer, dual 1 GB. So, the Sims 2 will work fine. There shouldn;t be any lag. BTW, it's an awesome game.
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Run dxdiag. It should tell you about the RAM, CPU, OS(and build), and the DirectX version.
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This isn't something you can download, you will need a graphics card that supports hardware pixel sharders, this is nothing you can upgrade on a laptop, I hate to say but unless you have a desktop you can install the game on there is nothing you can do to make it work on a laptop.  I know you won't like this but you will have to find a laptop that has at the very least a Radeon X600 or one with a nVidia mobility Go GeForce4, Go FX5700 or Go 6600 and up mobile graphics chip or play the game on a desktop.  \n\nFor a desktop, I like the following cards:\n\nAny modern graphics cards has hardware pixel shaders and texture and lightning features, assuming you have an AGP slot, check out the GeForce 6600 at $120 (AGP version) or the other GeFroce 6600 (PCIe version at $100).\n\nIf you don't want to spend that much you can get the Radeon 9600 (AGP version) for $58 after rebates.  Or the Radeon 9550 for $48 after rebates.\n\nIt depends on how much you want to spend but if you want my opinion, I would go with the GeForce 6600 but it is up to you.
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As with most games, they tell you the minimum specifications required to play the game. \n\nYour graphics card is not powerful enough, in fact I am surprised it runs the Sims 2 at all.\n\nRealistically, you need a better computer!! I would suggest a minimum of 1.5Ghz, 512Mb RAM, and a 64Mb Graphics card. \n\nI have seen this game play slowly on much higher specs. I would suggest you reduce all the graphics options to their minimum, turn off shadows, etc. It still won't be fast, but it might help.
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you need to habe the right type of graphics card first
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Go to www.pcworld.com and look in their laptop reviews to get a very good idea of what you need and how much you should expect to pay for it! Just make sure you know the requirements/demands of the game you need to install in your laptop. \nGood luck
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The link below shows games compatability with the \nIntel® 82845G Graphics Controller\nwhich is what this motherboard has.\nAlthough PoP:SoT is not listed, on the basis of the minimum and recommended requirements for the game, and the games listed on the link - it is almost certain that your on-board graphics are superior to anything which you could get on a PCI card, AND\nI am confident that it will run on your PC:\n\n\n-Minimum Configuration:\nWin 98 SE/ME/2000/XP Only\nDirectX 9.0b\n800 MHz Pentium III, AMD Athlon or equivalent\n256 MB RAM\nNVIDIA GeForce 3 or higher (excluding NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX), ATI Radeon\n8500 or higher, Matrox Parhelia\nDirectX 8.0 compatible sound device\n300 MB hard drive space\nWindows-compatible mouse required\n\n-Recommended Configuration:\n1.2 GHz Pentium 4, AMD Athlon or equivalent\n256 MB RAM\nNVIDIA GeForce 4 or ATI Radeon 9500
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You should be able to access the card properties through control panel.  There you should be given a choice of acceleration methods.  If this does not have hardware acceleration listed as an option, it is probably either a low end 3d or 2d card.  Most 3d cards have an embedded heat sink that you can see when you look at it.  For ease of explaining, please visit my site below, and go to the computer talk section where you can see what a typical 3d card looks like.  If this is an older card, your game probably won't play right anyway.  Most games now require anywhere from 16-64 megabyte video, and a few newer ones as much as 128 megabyte.  For the best prices should you decide to replace the card please visit http://www.geeks.com and http://www.pricewatch.com  Both are good sources. \nYou can also go to Start> Programs> Accessories> System Tools> System Information to see what is listed as the manufacture and other info on your video card.  Hope this helps.
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There doesn't seem to be a 7700 series.  Check out this site http://www.nvidia.com/page/geforce7.html
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there is no way, and there is NO free demo, there are no demos of the sims 1 or 2.  you can try alternatives like secondlife.com or habbohotel.com but the graphics and game play are off a little
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NO!\n\nIntegrated graphics is a no go for that heavy piece of game.\n\nBuy a laptop that has GeForce 7XXX go (7300 and up), or ATI Mobility Radeon X1XXX (1600 and up) with a DEDICATED (not shared) memory of 256 MB or more. Its a very heavy game, unless you want to play on lower detail. Even those laptop cards might not be powerful enough (will be kind of choppy). Buy a desktop with a sparkling new GeForce 8800GTX!\n\ngood luck!
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The problem with Sims 2 is that the Graphics Card must be Direct X 9.0c 'hardware' compatible, some are not!!\n\nOK. Click Start, Run and type DXDIAG, this little program will give you details of your hardware (relating to Direct X). Run all the tests and see if anything fails. Also make a note of the date of the graphics card software, then visit either ATI, nVidea or the manufacturers website and download the latest video drivers. \n\nIf it still fails take the card back to the shop and ask for a Direct X 9.0c compatible card. From experience most cards manufactured in the last 18 months should be compatible. Maybe it was old stock!!\n\nAnother tip while playing is to shut down everything else in the background, including your virus scanner (don't forget to turn it back on if you go online)
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Nvidia of course... i got NVIDIA Geforce4 MX 440
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The main requirement is 256Mb RAM, anything with >512Mb will play the Sims 2 smoothly. You'll also need 800Mhz CPU. Try Savastore for cheap laptops.
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No.\nyou have to have the type of graphics card it recommends.\nthere is no way to "trick" your computer to think it has something it doesn/t
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I've set a bunch of people up with the E1505.  Depending on which graphics card you got, yes, most games will play fine on your computer.  In particular, WoW and CS will work fine.  If you skimped out on ram, you may want to install more.  But overall the E1505 is a sturdy machine, it should be able to run your games fine.
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Go to http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp