Good news and bad news.

[strangetomato]

I finally sent my computer to the shop to get diagnosed and it turns out it was only a problem with the graphics cards and it runs fine with just the onboard graphics card. So that's good news. The bad news is that Sims 2 does NOT run fine with the default graphics card on this machine. It still looks okay, but the scrolling is pretty damn slow and using the camera mode is an exercise in frustration. It's seriously like this: touch edge... wait... wait... screen moves slightly... touch edge again... wait...

*sigh*

So I won't be doing any image capturing from the game in this state, and probably not playing it much either, if the scrolling remains bad. I could try sans cc, but I doubt that'd really help all that much. I think we're going to looking into a new computer, but that'll most likely be a Christmas gift to us. It's a big purchase, and we'll probably look for Boxing Day sales.

So that's that. ^_^ Maybe I'll try making some cc or something if I get a sims urge.

Comments

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I hate it when computers take a dump. :( But it's always exciting to get a new one!

The one my husband uses is starting to show its age/have some graphics issues. It used to run games (okay World of Warcraft lol) on High settings, but now if we try it on High it will go all pixel-y so he has to run it on Fair. He's okay with that, but he kind of wants to play Star Wars the Old Republic when it comes out, and we're almost 100% sure it will not run on it at all. So... we may be getting a new computer around Christmas too! Wooooo! :D

[silenzii.livejournal.com]

Why don't you buy a new graphic card? Not all graphic cards are expensive specially if you buy a used one.
I just bought a used monitor for less than 25 dollars because my old one died on me and this "new" one is much better than the old one.

[http://users.livejournal.com/ari_/]

since you say "touch edge"... are you playing in full-screen mode? If so, switching to windowed mode might make it better.

[meetme2theriver.livejournal.com]

Ugh, that sounds pretty unplayable. But at least you have a computer! And now you have a good excuse to get a new one, even if you have to wait a little while (but Christmas is only 12 weeks away!)

[krolowa-francji.livejournal.com]

I support what silenzii said, maybe a new graphic card would be enough? If you're satisfied with the rest of your specs, a cheap graphic card could tide you over until you get your new computer. But then, I don't know how expensive hardware is where you live , so. :I

[sophie10.livejournal.com]

Pitching in to say the same as others. A half decent graphics card really isn't expensive. As long as you or your SO are happy installing it, you should be able to pick something up on the internet at a decent price. You could probably even get the same model as your old one dirt cheap.

Also I feel that I shoudl encourage you in your urge to make CC. My boys always need nice simple clothes.

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[(Anonymous)]

Sorry for the anon post, I -still- don't have a LJ.

I build/fix computers for a living. If you know the make & model of your motherboard... or the make & model of your computer, if you bought it preassembled from somewhere... I can find a graphics card that will work for your computer. In most cases, I'd be able to give you instructions on how to install it, as well.

If you decide to just get a new computer, try checking online to see if there's something in your price range. A lot of the time you can get a better computer by shopping online for one; there's more selection than real-life stores & the prices are typically a little lower also.