It is based on the attractions but you have to have them do a flirt first to establish their sexual preference for male or female.

I assume that this will still allow us to put up animals for adoption and have them appear in the pool?

Its a systemax, which I purchased through tigerdirect.com
I got it and had a problem, ( looks to not be the manufacturer's fault, looks like ups dropped the box and did some damage)
And I had to return it for replacement. Major disapointment. But I can say their customer support was fantastic, The tech had me crawling around inside my pc and pulling and reattaching wires. He didn't talk down to me, (unlike gateway, which acted as though since I was female, I obviously couldn't know anything about pcs) and a big plus, I actually was talking to someone who's native language was the same as mine. So no weird communication issues.
They had ups at my door the next day, they picked it up and sent it back, I should get a new one in about 2 weeks with shipping time.
They didn't want to repair this one, since it had been damaged so their rebuilding a new one.

I wound up with a flat screen Lcd, the crt's were actually higher. We currentl have a computer by the same maker,
 and its a real workhorse. 3 + years without so much as a hiccup. If anyone is buying a system, I highly recommend
this maker.We had hp's and gateways and a sell in the house before this one, and it seemed like around a year and
they start throwing fits and breaking down.
I'll keep an eye on the power supply, if it looks like an issue, its an easy replacement. I've also been told I may want
to add a fan or 2 as that video card runs loud and hot. Again an easy add-on if needed.

Thanks for all the advice folks!

With tax/shipping/extra warranty on the system and a monitor/speakers/headphones ( my choice on the extras) it came in at under 2700.
Spec'd out with a lot less bells and whistles, I came up with 3500 + and don't even ask what it would have cost at alienware or dell.
I would've needed a second mortgage!

Heres the full specs on the system.
Any negatives? anyone got recommendations on monitors?


Operating Systems           Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition SP
        PCI Slots (Total) Learn More           3
Expansion Slots           7
Processor Brand           Intel®
Processor Class           Core2 Duo
Processor Number           E6700
Processor Speed           2.66GHz
Additional Technologies           Dual-Core Technology
Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology
Memory Type           DDR2
Total Memory           4.0GB
Interface           SATA
Capacity           1TB RAID 0 (2x500GB)
Optical Drive Type           DVD±RW Dual Layer
DVD-ROM / CD-RW Combo
Audio Description           Integrated Audio
Graphics Description           PCI-Express Video Card ATI 1950 XTX
Video Memory           512MB Memory
Communications Description           Integrated LAN Support
Data Transfer Rate           10Mbps
100Mbps
1000Mbps
Power           500 Watt
Mouse Type           Optical
Wireless
 Buttons           3
 Keyboard Type           Multimedia
Wireless
 Height           16.5"
Width           7.5"
Depth           20"

I'm getting ready to purchase a new computer, i found a great deal. But I'm lost on the video card. It comes with
ATI RADEON X1950 XTX.   This computer is a good 1000 less than i would pay if i spec'd it out myself. But I'm totally unfamilar with this particular card. So I'm a little hesitant to jump on it.
Has anyone used this one for sims 2? And if so how are your graphics? I would rather wait if this one doesn't work than get a bad card for the game.

I noticed that a site has new smaller lot sizes. It sounds nice I just worry about them exploding my game.
If it works this would be great for those with slower computers.
But it just seems like the kind of thing that could potentially cause problems.
They are also recommending a mod over at MTSf that allows you to make exsisiting lots larger.
The site is : www.marylousims2.it/home.php

Any one tried these out yet?

Anyone know what the new option does in the lot sync timer?