#1
25th Jun 2014 at 11:28 PM
Wanting to buy new computer - need advice
So I've decided to buy a new computer so I can start playing the sims 2 again. I used to play it on my laptop, but it wasn't working well enough for me to continue playing. I'm wanting to by a desktop this time.. I talked to a friend that builds computers and he said it would be cheaper to buy one instead. He sent me some links of computers he thought would work well for the sims 2. The one I'm thinking about is "HP - ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 12GB Memory - 2TB Hard Drive" The specifications if gives is:
4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4440 processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed.
Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance. Intel® HD graphics are built into Intel's smart new processors.
12GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
2TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. Box provides 50GB of lifetime Cloud storage, so you can keep plenty of mobile content in 1 place.
Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Feature up to 1792MB total available video memory as allocated by Windows 8 for lush images with rich, intricate detail.
Multidisplay capability
Allows you to connect a 2nd monitor via a rear DVI-D interface for additional workspace (monitors not included).
15-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick MagicGate and Memory Stick Duo formats.
Also supports Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick MagicGate Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (8-bit) formats.
4 USB 3.0 and 8 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in 2.4GHz 1x1 high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Lets you quickly connect to the Internet without wires.
Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Allows simple pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN
Enables quick and easy wired Web connection.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink PhotoDirector, CyberLink PowerDirector, Cyberlink PowerDVD and more. Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.
I've read that ts2 doesn't work with windows 8, so I would be :trying: to get windows 7 on it instead.. I know nothing about computers and would like someone's advise as to whether or not this computer would work good for ts2 and all of the ep's and sp's. (I don't know if this is the appropriate place to post this.. if it's not, so sorry!)