Leslie Fiedler

Computers??

i am looking for a used computer to play my sims games on. how many megahertz should the computer have on it to play the sims 2 plus the expansion packs. cuz i found a computer in the classifieds that is 500 Mhz and it is 65 dollars and it has upgraded memory and it is a Pentium 3 so do u think this would get the job done well there is a 1.0 ghz in the same ads but we have called at least 100 times and they wont answer here is the ad Computer sys w/monitor/printer, 1.0GHz, WinXP Pro, Office 03, hi-spd internet, $100 firm, cash only do u think that would be ok

Public Comments

1. The system requirments should be on the back of the games box, but im pretty sure that a 500mhz pentium 3 is not gunna cut it even of it does have 128mb of ram. You probably need at least 800mhz and at least 128mb of ram. (This is the minimum which means your probably not gunna enjoy the game because it will be slow). You should really look into investing more than $65 if you want a computer that will support those kinds of games. If you just need basic stuff, get at least 1.0GHz processor and at least 512mb of ram to enjoy the games.
2. Be weary of people who are selling computers in the news paper. Especially if its one for $65.00. Here are the system requirements: 800 MHz processor 256 MB RAM if Windows XP 128 MB RAM if Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows 2000 At least 3.5 gigs of free hard drive space If you have a non-T&L capable video card (such as TNT2, Intel, or Rage for example) then you need at least: 2.0 GHz processor 256 MB RAM if Windows XP 128 MB RAM if Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows 2000 At least 3.5 gigs of free hard drive space If I were you I would research Information about computers, continue to talk to people on this site, and ask alot of questions. You don't want buying your first computer to be a disaster and something you wish you hadn't done. Instead you would rather be happy, able to play your games and have it for a long time. Finally, now a days it doesn't make sense to purchase a used computer. You can pick one up from bestbuy or circuit city for a lot less than you would think.