Can emachines T1742 with 512 Ram play the sims2 ?(HELP! !! )?
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I think it would, \nbut at the worst, you would have to replace the video card.  \n\nA reasonably inexpensive one would do, if you have problems,  such as the nvidia geforce 5200 or better.\n\nAlso, an additional 512megs of memory would be nice.\n\nI think your problem will be in the video card, (if it is a problem at all)  The 1.7ghz processor, is fast enough I think.
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What kind of hardware are you running it with?  Sims 2 has some of the highest requirements of any game in the industry.  If you can, give some of the following information:\n\nCPU Speed\nSystem RAM\nVideo Card Make and RAM\n\nIf your computer is not at least 2 GHz, 256 Megs of free RAM, and a 128 Meg video card (or higher), it will be slugish.  The only thing you can do to make it faster is to upgrade your system, or buy a newer one.\n\nI wun it with no problems at very high resolution.  But then again, I have the following:\n\nAMD Athlon 64 3.5 GHz\n1 Gig RAM\n256 MB Ati Radeon 9550
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Not really. You can get an emulator, but unless you have something with the power of a quad g4 with 2g+ of ram, it will not be worth it. Just get a cheap PC and play it on there, it will have better performance.
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1. If you were to buy RAM, it would have to match the current type of RAM installed in your computer, as well as be compatable with your motherboard. I beleive the EMachines T6412 uses PC-3200 RAM. The type of RAM (Ex: PC-3200) is normally listed on a sticker on the RAM stick.  1GB of PC-3200 RAM normally costs around $100.\n\n2. Dual-channel architecture DDR SDRAM describes a motherboard technology that effectively doubles data throughput in the frontside bus from RAM to the memory controller. Dual Channel-enabled memory controllers utilize two 64-bit data channels, resulting in a total bandwidth of 128 bits, to move data from RAM to the CPU.\n\nIn order to achieve this, the DDR SDRAM memory modules must be installed into matching memory slots, which are usually color coded on the motherboard. Each memory module in each slot should be identical to the one in its matching slot. It's also possible to use similar memory sticks from different manufacturers or different production series as long they are of the same size, specification, the same number of memory chips and internal organization.\n\n3. The World’s Fastest GPU Just Got Faster!\nDesigned for extreme HD Gaming, the eVGA 7600 GT graphics card delivers ultra-realistic gaming expereinces and unparalleled image quality and resolutions up to 2560x1600. A 128-bit memory interface and fast GDDR3 memory enable incredible smooth frame rates at maximum quality settings. This CO SuperClocked version pushes the limits to give an extra boost in performance!\n\n4. I don't see a reason to upgrade anything else, if you upgrade your RAM, you'll have plenty at 1.5GB.. This video card would let any current video game run smoothly, so the last thing I would say is a nice 19" or 21" LCD Monitor Display.
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How can I put this... no, not it's not.  In fact, I wrote an article about this very subject, http://xgatech.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=2611 or you can just look at some benchmarks if you want, http://deadmoo.com/articles/2006/09/28/intels-new-onboard-video-benchmarked\n\nIt would NOT be good for BF2142, it MIGHT be OKAY for older games.  But you're kidding yourself if you think you can do ANY serious gaming on it.\n\nAnd the same answer goes for all of your other questions but I'm not going to tackle them each individually as the SAME ANSWER applies.
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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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this pretty much works\nhttp://www.pcsx2.net/
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certain prograns work on an external hard and certain things don't. If you have office part of it on one drive and one on the external hard drive then it will give you problems. If you install sims on it then it will work. Just don't spilt programs up on seperate drives.
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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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Yes it will but not at very high resolutions. \n\nBefore I start , here's a quick and easy way to find out if your computer can run any game:\n\nhttp://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest\n\n\nI have seen Sims 2 running on a system with a Nvidia Geforce 5200.  This was Nvidia's entry level product from a few years ago.   The X1300 Mobility while not being a powerful card is going to be more efficient when using newer technology \n\nHere is an old list of supported graphics cards:\n\nBelow is a list of cards supported by The Sims 2:\n\n    * ATI RadeonTM series (7000 or better)\n          o Radeon 7000/VE series (non-T&L; requires 2.0 GHz processor)\n          o 7200, 7500\n          o 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500\n          o 9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800\n          o X300, X600, X800\n             \n    * Nvidia® QuadroTM series\n          o Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4\n             \n    * Nvidia® Geforce series (GeForce2 and better)\n          o GeForce2\n          o GeForce3, 3 Ti\n          o GeForce4, 4Ti, MX 420, 440\n          o GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950\n          o GeForce 6600, 6800\n             \nIt also lists some intergrated graphics options!  So your X1300 should have no problems, especially if you keep the resolution to 800*600.
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You shouldn't. I dont think you can. The processor isn't fast enough to support Xp and there isn't enoguh RAM to run XP. stick with 98 or get a Processor Upgrad and a RAM upgrade.
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if you have 64MB ram you seriously need to put more in fella! Jeepers what are you using an old BBC schools comp?\nAnyway in answer to your Q you have enough me to do that!
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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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The above poster is wrong, just having a fast internet connection will not just magically make it work.  Your CPU is very slow and your graphics card is dated and you don't have much RAM.  It won't be very enjoyable at all.  You COULD play it with your processor if you made up for it by getting a new video card and double your RAM.  Then it should at least be playable enough for you to enjoy it.  Otherwise no it won't run well at all.  I had a 1.8 Ghz with a 64 meg video card and 512 RAM and it ran like crap until I got a new video card and more RAM so I don't see how it would run well at all with 1000 less MHz.  Keep in mind the minimum requirments are not the RECOMMENDED requirments, you want to SURPASS the minimum if you want to be able to do anything.
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Emachines will be a bum. I am getting a dell. My sister has a HP Laptop and it is OK. I heard a lot of great stuff about a Compaq. I still would take a dell
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After looking up your model, it only supports a MAX of 160MB of RAM.  That's not enough to run Windows 2000 or XP and for it be relatively usable.  In addition, you will need several GB of free space to install.  I recommend you look into a new laptop, even Dell has ones that are only a couple of hundred dollars that are better and will cost the same as the upgrades you would have to consider on your current model.
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Just to point out, you do not need a video card with 512MB of ram on it.  All of these cards are not powerful enough for the largest textures.  You can save yourself some money and get a better card.  What is your budget?\n\nEdited to clear up.\n\nYou can get one if you want, but it will not benefit you at all.  You need at least a 7900 or a 1900 card to benefit from 512MB of ram.\n\nCard Suggestion.\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102606\n\nUnless you save up for the Ati 1950, AGP card.  They are supposed to release at around $200.  The card I linked is better than any you listed.