Can my game be better if I upgrade my machine?
Madame Mim:
Right, so keep thinking on the OS. Maybe 7, maybe upgrading to Pro. I like the idea of there being something simple I can do to make the whole Sims thing smoother and more reliable, but there's a lot to be said for not having to break my brain around a whole new OS.
dramamine:
Do you know what model of motherboard you have in your PC? Looking it up online would allow you to see what kind card your board can handle as well as what your power supply can do. I currently rock SLi 6800s and TS3 doesn't use my second card. I have to disable it to run the game, but I also suffer lag. I've got a similar setup as yourself, but I have XP Pro. I don't see a huge difference, to be fair.
I think upgrading the video card first by a few steps, depending on your power supply's load capacity, and give it a whirl. I don't think you'll be disappointed. The only reason why I haven't done the same is I can't afford a better power supply. I've got the 9600 in front of me, just don't have the juice for it.
Madame Mim:
Update on PC specs now I have them in front of me
XP Pro Version 2002 SP 3 (no mention of bits so I assume it's not 64)
Core Duo CPU @ 3GHz
3.25GB RAM (obviously what's being utilised of my 4GB)
I don't know what my MB is. It uses nvidia drivers for networking and IDE control. It was made by gigabyte is about all I can say.
Narmy:
Quote from: Madame Mim on 2011 February 12, 07:12:07
Update on PC specs now I have them in front of me
XP Pro Version 2002 SP 3 (no mention of bits so I assume it's not 64)
Core Duo CPU @ 3GHz
3.25GB RAM (obviously what's being utilised of my 4GB)
I don't know what my MB is. It uses nvidia drivers for networking and IDE control. It was made by gigabyte is about all I can say.
Looks perfectly adequate to play TS3. Only thing I'd say needs upgrading is your video card.
witch:
Quote from: Madame Mim on 2011 February 12, 04:37:20
Right, so keep thinking on the OS. Maybe 7, maybe upgrading to Pro. I like the idea of there being something simple I can do to make the whole Sims thing smoother and more reliable, but there's a lot to be said for not having to break my brain around a whole new OS.
I understand that the main difference between home edition and pro, is networking capabilities. Perhaps some other bits and pieces. If you're not running a home network or having problems with it, I wouldn't bother upgrading the OS at all. Win7 will run slower on your machine. Promise.
I agree with most posters, a video card and possibly a power supply, and you'd notice the difference.
Oh and look for a serial number on the mobo, you may be able to google that along with 'gigabyte' and find your specs.
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