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sims 2 keeps freezing
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Posted by: maximummax
Hello there,
when i am playing sims 2 the game keeps freezing - sometimes it then unblocks but sometimes i have to reset the computer and lose all unsaved progress
my specs are:
Pentium 4 2.4GHz
256Mb RAM
DirectX 9.0c
Motherboard - VIA P4X400-8235
Radeon 7000 AGP graphics card
running XP Pro with SP2
PSU is a G-tec ATX 400W
any clues
Posted by: goranpaa
Hi!
Could be the old Radeon 7000 card or overheating.
The 7000 card does not have the proper Direct X 9.0 support,, and is lacking support for the pixelshaders and other stuff, needed for playing modern games.
And don't belive any s.c. "Minimum system requirements". they are set to a ridiciously low level. Just so the game manufacturer can sell more games.
Get a Radeon 9600XT. 128 mb or Geforce 5700. 128 mb. at least. Those cards is about 90 USD at newegg, webshop.
Try running the PC with the case door open and see if this helps? If it does, you need a couple of extra case fans in proper size 80, 90 or 120mm. Measure the cases fan mounts.
But if I should guess, what is the real problem? I would put my vote on the videocard.
Posted by: maximummax
thanks for the advice - it was what i was expecting
yes another pc to upgrade.
all the best
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