Which computer is the best for sims 3??

[Guest]

I really want to play sims 3 but my luck isn't very good and my laptop does not play it, so I am buying a desktop and they both come with Graphics cards...

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/advent-centurion-cpd1301-04153050-pdt.html

And

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/pc/range/realm.html

1) Are the graphics cards on them good enough
2) How well would they play sims 3
3) Which one is better



Sims 3 system requirements:

http://www.thesims3.com/game/systemreq


Thankyou

 

[Lmeow]

The first computer with the Phenom II X2 would run much faster in most applications (with multi-threaded they would probably be equal), although the GT 220 would be a bit faster than the HD 4650. I'd definitely go for the one at currys.co.uk, mainly because of the better processor. You said you had a £600 budget last time, so are you going to upgrade the first computer's graphic card to an HD 5750 for around £95? If so then that would be the best option.

 

[Guest]

So the first ones graphics would work just be a bit slower???
HD 5750 is ATI???

 

[Guest]

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/asus-ati-radeon-hd-5570-pci-e-graphics-card-1gb-06282158-pdt.html

Would this graphics card work ???

 

[jonnyboyC]

if your asking if it will run, yes it will but still not the heaviest hitter, the lmeow recommended is roughly 80% more powerful

 

[Lmeow]

The first computer in terms of graphics would be a bit slower. The card you linked to is the HD 5570. You'll want the HD 5750 here. (Both are ATi.)

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/prods/Components/Graphics-ATI/ATIHD5700Series/Novatech/57501GB.html