Computer gaming that knows what will work on sims games

diann45

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i need help please my computer over heats when playing the sims 2 and sims 3 she shuts off auto matically.. when playing the games i have fans and my a/c on.. not near heaters etc.. dont understand.. email me at belindadiannwears@hotmail.com

System Information
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Time of this report: 3/12/2011, 14:40:04
Machine name: 30AD5D5A47F1459
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209-1647)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group
System Model: NF61S-M2A
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.6GHz
Memory: 2558MB RAM
Page File: 351MB used, 4096MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode :cry:


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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0622&SUBSYS_0545196E&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0012.6658 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/7/2011 22:27:00, 6397824 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 1/7/2011 22:27:00, 9888672 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4562-11CF-DC60-492500C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0622
SubSys ID: 0x0545196E
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
 
your pc probably needs dusting..

open the case and clean out any dust. for the cpu and gfx card used compressed air. blow it over the cpu fins and fan (you may have to remove the fan but make sure you put it back and dont loose any screws.
for the gfx blow compressed air into the fan and then under the shielding. use a lint free clothe to get the dust from the rest of the case. make sure you use a cotton cloth as synthetic 1s will give off static. any areas you cant reach with a cloth or has fins on it blast with the compressed air...
for the motherboard you should just blast it with air and not rub it with any cloth.
personally i use a combo of a pure sable brush and compressed air but sable brushes cost a lot for bigger 1s so a cotton cloth or glash cloth us use for spectacles should work well enough...

things to keep in mind.
the more vigorous you are with the cloth the more chance there is of a static discharge. so make sure your earthed. you can buy an earthing strip or get a length of wire and strip about six inches of the shielding back and mak it into a loop to put on your wrist. the other end strip the shield and attach to a grounding source such as the copper pipe of a radiator...
the most important thing is you get as much dust off the fins you see as you can this is where the compressed air comes in.
if you cant reach something dont force it.

if your not comfy doing any of this. take it to a local pc shop and ask them to clean it for you. it should cost no more than 15 pounds.
 

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how do i check for power supply and temps for cpu and gpu now i know sims 2 and 3 are very intence (heat) games wondering if need to upgrade / get new hardware and software and if so what kind exactly.. and the just of cost for each items.. ok.. thank you... here is site of the inform. on sims 3 see if i need to do or buy anything else/different k.. modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=game_help: ts3
 

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isplay Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0622&SUBSYS_0545196E&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0012.6658 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/7/2011 22:27:00, 6397824 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 1/7/2011 22:27:00, 9888672 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4562-11CF-DC60-492500C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0622
SubSys ID: 0x0545196E
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
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Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0862&SUBSYS_1565C601&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5969 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 10/28/2009 11:35:10, 5937152 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5969 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 10/28/2009 11:35:10, 5937152 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput DevicesSystem Information
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Time of this report: 3/12/2011, 14:40:04
Machine name: 30AD5D5A47F1459
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209-1647)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group
System Model: NF61S-M2A
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5200+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.6GHz
Memory: 2558MB RAM
Page File: 351MB used, 4096MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
 

diann45

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i just answered and posted on here about my situations i would like too know exactly what i need to get so i can play my sims 2 and sims 3.. they are both heat intence games i have posted my computer information.. ok.. please help me.. and can u all tell me names and prices of the items needed if i need any.. heres the site (modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=game_help: ts3) now i have played them in the past and always shuts off (overheating) i think... i thank you all for ur help...
 

diann45

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but when i play my sims 2 and sims3 it shuts off , right in the middle of the game, yes its clean. i copyed/pasted what i thought anyone might need as far as if i had what i am suppose to have or if i have to change something.. man its been a long time since i played.. ok, sorry i think she shuts off from getting hot/over heating, not sure.. but something is wrong, my guy has looked at it dont know what could be causing it.. please someone help me... what do i need exactly the name of item(s) , size, etc... please....
 

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that looks like it should definitely play it, maybe take some canned air inside the computer and clean any dust off that could make it overheat and try re-seating all the cards and boards incase there is a loose connection causing the software to flub up. A game shouldn't just up an quit, it could also be a problem with the game files getting corrupted or the windows registry. running something like tuneup utilities 2011 could potentially fix it, or reinstalling the game or both.
 

diann45

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i have more than one sims 2 and sims 3 games on here, expansion packs, etc of each sims games.. all on my c drive .. i think.. she gets hot. and shuts off. i would like to fix the problem so i can play my games i havent for a long time played the games because of this problem.. i have asked around on web sites, no one before has a reason why yet please help..
 

diann45

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going by your other post your pc is fine for them games. its cooling thats the issue.
get a 3rd party cooler and get it fitted to your cpu. add some high flow case fans and your temps will drop
ok i will definently try that do u know what kind exactly should i get one that blows hot air out, or no...
 

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ok i will try this, but i know it has too be overheating or some thing, only with the sims 2 and sims 3 games .. i know these games are very intense games very hot/heated to play.. very high demands also...