Video Cards
I brought The Sims2 when it first came out and i was told to get a video card the geforce mx 4000. i called eagames because my game is running slow now i was told i need an different video card. I have a Pci system A dell Dimensions 2200 can anyone tell what video cards are compatible whit my system and the game an ...
I brought The Sims2 when it first came out and i was told to get a video card the geforce mx 4000. i called eagames because my game is running slow now i was told i need an different video card. I have a Pci system A dell Dimensions 2200 can anyone tell what video cards are compatible whit my system and the game and tell me where i can look for a cheap one.
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The honest truth is that you will need a faster processor along with a faster card if you want the game to pick up any speed. I think that machine is an old PIII and if I am guessing right the AGP might be 2X if that. It is a good machine for most office applications - not for games.
If you are determined just to put a card in it, then you need to find out the speed of the AGP slot. You will need at least a 4X. If your APG is not up to that, you will have to get a PCI card. Do not confuse a PCI card with the newer PCIe standard. Both nVidia and ATI still make the old PCI cards. nVidia's fastest PCI card that will support DirectX9c is the FX5200. Not really a game card, but it will be a tad faster than what you have. ATI has a comprable card in the Rage series I think. Again, having said that, don't expect miracles. You really need a new machine to play the Sims at the speed you want to see it at.
If you are determined just to put a card in it, then you need to find out the speed of the AGP slot. You will need at least a 4X. If your APG is not up to that, you will have to get a PCI card. Do not confuse a PCI card with the newer PCIe standard. Both nVidia and ATI still make the old PCI cards. nVidia's fastest PCI card that will support DirectX9c is the FX5200. Not really a game card, but it will be a tad faster than what you have. ATI has a comprable card in the Rage series I think. Again, having said that, don't expect miracles. You really need a new machine to play the Sims at the speed you want to see it at.
