My Buttons are Magic! Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 can u run the sims 2 on a laptop? i went into currys to ask but they didnt have a clue and if u can - what sort of specifications would you need? (i know this is a pretty silly question but lets face it, im a silly person) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Most cheap laptops are simply not capable of running 3D games without serious problems. You'll have to pay out of the nose to get something half decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Buttons are Magic! Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Most cheap laptops are simply not capable of running 3D games without serious problems. You'll have to pay out of the nose to get something half decent. i guessed that.. but what kinda of specs should i be looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Minimum specs for Sims 2: Minimum CDROM/DVDROM CPU 800 MHz processor Disk 3500 Other TnL capable video card RAM 256 VRAM 32 Jordan's non-bull shit specs: DVD Drive CPU: Atleast 2ghz to get anything decent Graphics card: No intergrated bull shit, something like a GeForce 6600 inbuilt will run fine. Video memory: 128+ Ram: 512mb+ Actual decent laptop: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/126342 I said you'de be paying out the nose. Laptops are STUPIDLY expensive if you want anything decent out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 You need that much for the SIMS 2? You're yanking me. 2 Ghz for a game that only needs 800 Mhz? If you only want the sims 2, most will be suffice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Minimum specs are the bare-near unplayable minimum the game play on. Laptop CPU's are not as powerful as Desktop's. Trust me, its needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triforcemario Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 MBAM: Thought I'd tell you that there's a special stripped down version of The Sims 2 avalible for laptops. It's called "The Sims Life Stories", and it includes both a sandbox and 2 storyline modes. The downsides are that it lacks a lot of the content found in later expansion packs, and no additional mods from The Sims 2 can be installed. But hey, the upsides are that it can look quite decent even on a somewhat lower spec laptop, and it automatically runs in windowed mode (without any slow-down), which means you can still surf the internet and use a IM program at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Honestly: the sims can't hog p that much. It still looks like a crappy Nintendo64 game in all the screenshots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caris Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 You don't need to pay £1500 on a Laptop to run The Sims... http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Asus_F3SC_Laptop_F3SC-AP115C/version.asp That's my laptop and i play Rom's Half life and Counter strike on it and near top specs with no AA or AF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaggis Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Honestly: the sims can't hog p that much. It still looks like a crappy Nintendo64 game in all the screenshots... The Sims, yes. The Sims 2, no. I play it on my laptop easily, it's a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tales Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm a little interested in this myself. Is this ok? 1.8 GHz RAM 2GB 667 MHz Graphic ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 - 128 MB http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=337743 Costed me about 770 GBP. About the game itself, do you have to hang out with friends every frakking day to get better jobs? I hated that part on the GC game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 You don't need to pay £1500 on a Laptop to run The Sims... http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Asus_F3SC_Laptop_F3SC-AP115C/version.asp That's my laptop and i play Rom's Half life and Counter strike on it and near top specs with no AA or AF. I'm a little interested in this myself. Is this ok? 1.8 GHz RAM 2GB 667 MHz Graphic ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 - 128 MB http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=337743 Costed me about 770 GBP. About the game itself, do you have to hang out with friends every frakking day to get better jobs? I hated that part on the GC game. To be honest, i had a very quick look. But these two look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Running something at the minimum specs just means it works, not that it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh_gamer Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I used to play The Sims 2 on my £450 cheapish laptop, and it worked fine. I did experience lag if I had a second floor for my house, and had to constantly swap floor's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Running something at the minimum specs just means it works, not that it works well. Nothing gets past you, eagle-eye :wink: I know, but even so I still think that the SIMS don't require that much. On the other hand, buying a laptop for just the sims is silly - you'de better get something better in case you want to play something else. Maybe get a mac? Haha, just kidding you guys. I know you freak out if I just mention it. Now freak out! Once again bash the mac! I'll just be quiet now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 the Sims 2 actually requires a lot more than you realise, especially when you build a monster house. The more objects/people you have, the more that is required to display, and the more processing that's required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Any laptop that doesn't have an ATI Xpress card or Intel integrated chip for its graphics will probably suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Any laptop that doesn't have an ATI Xpress card or Intel integrated chip for its graphics will probably suffice. Aye i would agree here, you don't need to spend anything more than about 800 imo. (and you could *probably* get away with less) I know someone that bought a 600 pound laptop and has the sims2 running on it fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Buttons are Magic! Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 The Sims, yes. The Sims 2, no. I play it on my laptop easily, it's a great game. dont i remember u having a dell one? elaborate please im getting a laptop not just for the sims 2 - i just want to know what i should be looking out for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McPhee Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Basically look out for any laptop spec that has the words "Mobility Radeon" or "Geforce Go" Specific model numbers are rather complicated. I put this up in another thread a while back so it's a little out of date: Thats a pretty good guide as to what card is better than what. Anything from a Mobility x1300 upwards will be enough, so thats everything from the 8th row upwards. Post up here before you buy though. That table is very simplified, there's a few things to consider that it doesn't take in to account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Buttons are Magic! Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 yousee.. i installed the sims 2 onto a laptop last night - and it works perfectly.. doesnt stutter and unlike that crappy destkop i had actually lets meplay it i dont understand why a lot of you are saying to buy really expensive laptops when this one (about 400 pounds tops) can play it without fail... .. oh ahd jasper.. id love to get a mac just they're a lil out of my price range what about this one? i was gonna get a dell but u all said i should stay away from intel graphics things... like yu can probably guess i know nothing about cmputers so i need all the help i can get Benefit Processor Type AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 Processor speed (1.9GHz, 1600 MHz FSB, 1 MB Cache) mhz The higher the number of Megahertz (MHZ) the faster the processor should be Memory Size 2GB MB Memory Type DDR 2 Hard Drive Capacity 160 Gb The bigger the capacity the more you can store Optical Drives DVD-SuperMulti Dual Layer CD-ROM Speed 24 x Enabling access to CD ROM data. The higher the number the faster the speed CD-RW Speed. READ 24X, WRITE 10X x Enabling you to access and store data on CD-RW disks. The higher the number the faster the speed DVD-ROM Speed 8 x Enabling you access to data on DVD. The higher the number the faster the speed DVD-RW Speed 4 x Enabling you to store data on DVD. The higher the number the faster the speed Screen Size/Type 15.4" Graphics Card Type ATI RADEON X1200 To enable images to be displayed on your monitor Graphics Memory 319MB UBA MB The higher the memory the better quality images you are display TV-out NO Allowing you to plug your laptop into a TV to watch DVDs Sound Type 16 bit Stereo To enable you to have sound from your computer which is great for games, movies and music Modem Type 56Kb Enabling communication with others via the telephone line. A modem is used for the Internet, e-mail and faxing Wireless Enabled YES Allows you to connect to an existing wireless network such as in a office or a wireless hot spot No. of USB Connections 4 The more connections the computer has the more equipment you can connect to your computer e.g. a modem, printer, scanner, digital camera, PDA No. of Firewire Connections 1 High speed data transfer link for digital video and other media. Ideal for quickly downloading video images from a camcorder to PC Other Interfaces WIFI 5 IN 1 CARD READER Battery Type Lithium Ion Software Titles Included Norton Int Security 2007 Operating system Genuine Windows Vista ® Home Premium Your software depends on the Operating System to make the computer functional. Look for Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (or MAC OS X v10.5 Leopard on Apple Computers) Weight 2.72 kg This is the weight of the appliance in KG Height 267.8 mm Width 362 mm Depth 39.3 mm Colour Onyx Blue/Silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaggis Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Right, well the sims 2 will NOT work with that card, apparently EA says it's not compatible. -- You asked about my specs earlier, erm Well I've got a core 2 due 2.2Ghz, 8600M GT and 2gig ram, so it's easily playable on that. I can try and make one on dell for you, if you give me a max price, I'll make the best one I can for play with sims 2 and then tell you the specs I set...or some place where you want to get it from intead? Though like it's been said, dell will mean the Intel card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Buttons are Magic! Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Right, well the sims 2 will NOT work with that card, apparently EA says it's not compatible. -- You asked about my specs earlier, erm Well I've got a core 2 due 2.2Ghz, 8600M GT and 2gig ram, so it's easily playable on that. I can try and make one on dell for you, if you give me a max price, I'll make the best one I can for play with sims 2 and then tell you the specs I set? right - that would be cool i dont really have a max price - just not something like 700 pounds :S.. 500 maybe? or 600? i think my dads helping me out with this computer so the price can go up if he is but id rather it was cheaper - cheapskate i am and yeh - iw ould prefere a dell as i have my dell desktop and i love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tales Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Right, well the sims 2 will NOT work with that card, apparently EA says it's not compatible. -- You asked about my specs earlier, erm Well I've got a core 2 due 2.2Ghz, 8600M GT and 2gig ram, so it's easily playable on that. I can try and make one on dell for you, if you give me a max price, I'll make the best one I can for play with sims 2 and then tell you the specs I set...or some place where you want to get it from intead? Though like it's been said, dell will mean the Intel card. I looked through the help pages on the official page but I couldn't find anything about my card. I _think_ this is what it is called; ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 Will it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKOB Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 right - that would be cooli dont really have a max price - just not something like 700 pounds :S.. 500 maybe? or 600? i think my dads helping me out with this computer so the price can go up if he is but id rather it was cheaper - cheapskate i am and yeh - iw ould prefere a dell as i have my dell desktop and i love it A mac is just £100 more you know? It's not THAT much more expensive. As you were . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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