the sims 2 - Page 2

asimus · 10-23-2004, 07:12 PM

hi. i admit i bought a packard bell from pc world and have no idea what i have on it or what! i've been looking at my specs but it means nothing to me. i would like to know how i can find out whether my graphics card and video card (if i have one!) is up to scratch. someone also said about an eight speed cd/dvd. help! Amy

asimus · 10-23-2004, 07:42 PM

i followed the directions above and my comp has a RADEON 9200. what is it? is it any good? is it good enough for the sims 2? i'm completly clueless. also how do i go about finding out about sound cards? Amy

10-23-2004, 07:54 PM

Radeon 9200 is within the specification, however I would stick to medium detail and a relatively low resolution.

asimus · 10-23-2004, 08:03 PM

thank you. can i find out what type of soundcard my computer has. have been through the device manager but nothing jumps out at me. Also, how do i find out if i have an 8speed cd-dvd?

10-23-2004, 09:13 PM

Yes, it quite easy to find soundcard details out.

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Sounds and Audio Devices | Audio.

In terms of your CD/DVD-ROM...

Go here and download the Nero CD-DVD Speed v3.30, Put a Disc in the drive and let it run

Strawberry knight · 10-23-2004, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GamesMaster@Oct 24 2004, 12:13 AM
Yes, it quite easy to find soundcard details out.

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Sounds and Audio Devices | Audio.

In terms of your CD/DVD-ROM...

Go here and download the Nero CD-DVD Speed v3.30, Put a Disc in the drive and let it run

CMONNNNNNNNN ............... why the hell does he/she need to check the speed of the cd?!?!?! the average speed is 48 ! Moreover, he/she said that the installation was complete! Ergo the CD rom is fine! Leave it.

About the drivers Go to ATI site and download the latest drivers for your card.

The sound card is not the problem here just install direct X 9.0c form Microsoft's site.

geez

asimus · 10-23-2004, 09:43 PM

thank you very much!

10-23-2004, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrimReaper+Oct 23 2004, 09:40 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (GrimReaper @ Oct 23 2004, 09:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--GamesMaster@Oct 24 2004, 12:13 AM
Yes, it quite easy to find soundcard details out.

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Sounds and Audio Devices | Audio.

In terms of your CD/DVD-ROM...

Go here and download the Nero CD-DVD Speed v3.30, Put a Disc in the drive and let it run

CMONNNNNNNNN ............... why the hell does he/she need to check the speed of the cd?!?!?! the average speed is 48 ! Moreover, he/she said that the installation was complete! Ergo the CD rom is fine! Leave it.

About the drivers Go to ATI site and download the latest drivers for your card.

The sound card is not the problem here just install direct X 9.0c form Microsoft's site.

geez

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Amy was asking specific hardware related questions not related to the game, i.e.

Quote:

hi. i admit i bought a packard bell from pc world and have no idea what i have on it or what! i've been looking at my specs but it means nothing to me. i would like to know how i can find out whether my graphics card and video card (if i have one!) is up to scratch. someone also said about an eight speed cd/dvd. help! Amy

mags1082 was the person having difficulties running it, wherever he went.... :Oo:

ICanHelp · 11-01-2004, 02:21 AM

Hey my name is Stace, I can help you with the Sims 2.
First all computers have Graphic Cards and you need to buy a Graphic Card that has the right sort of space for your computer. All computers have different Graphic Cards for different types of computers. Go to a computer ask about Graphic Cards and you will recieve a booklet. Choose which Graphic card you want and so on.
I hope this helps it worked for many of my friends.
Stace xx

11-01-2004, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ICanHelp@Nov 1 2004, 04:21 AM
Hey my name is Stace, I can help you with the Sims 2.
First all computers have Graphic Cards and you need to buy a Graphic Card that has the right sort of space for your computer. All computers have different Graphic Cards for different types of computers. Go to a computer ask about Graphic Cards and you will recieve a booklet. Choose which Graphic card you want and so on.
I hope this helps it worked for many of my friends.
Stace xx

Geez!

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10-23-2004, 07:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
asimus is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Hellbux: 352	hi. i admit i bought a packard bell from pc world and have no idea what i have on it or what! i've been looking at my specs but it means nothing to me. i would like to know how i can find out whether my graphics card and video card (if i have one!) is up to scratch. someone also said about an eight speed cd/dvd. help! Amy

10-23-2004, 07:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
asimus is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Hellbux: 352	i followed the directions above and my comp has a RADEON 9200. what is it? is it any good? is it good enough for the sims 2? i'm completly clueless. also how do i go about finding out about sound cards? Amy

10-23-2004, 07:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
GM™ Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	Radeon 9200 is within the specification, however I would stick to medium detail and a relatively low resolution.

10-23-2004, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
asimus is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Hellbux: 352	thank you. can i find out what type of soundcard my computer has. have been through the device manager but nothing jumps out at me. Also, how do i find out if i have an 8speed cd-dvd?

10-23-2004, 09:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
GM™ Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	Yes, it quite easy to find soundcard details out. Start \| Settings \| Control Panel \| Sounds and Audio Devices \| Audio. In terms of your CD/DVD-ROM... Go here and download the Nero CD-DVD Speed v3.30, Put a Disc in the drive and let it run

10-23-2004, 09:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
asimus is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4 Hellbux: 352	thank you very much!

11-01-2004, 02:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
ICanHelp is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1 Hellbux: 315	Hey my name is Stace, I can help you with the Sims 2. First all computers have Graphic Cards and you need to buy a Graphic Card that has the right sort of space for your computer. All computers have different Graphic Cards for different types of computers. Go to a computer ask about Graphic Cards and you will recieve a booklet. Choose which Graphic card you want and so on. I hope this helps it worked for many of my friends. Stace xx