Slow and choppy

[pooodle]

Hey, I recently got a new computer and it is better than my last one where Sims2 worked great. Now it is very choppy and cant seem to handle when 3 people are home. It also looks a lot bigger-- I can't see the aspirations and the needs at the same time, before it seemed like everything on the screen was smaller because i could see the needs and wants at the same time
PLEASE HELP
thank you

[packerbacker]

Is the building large? The game may just be slowing down due to the loading of other items. This can happen on any computer.

[ManagerJosh]

Could we get your computer specs? :)

[Shintoga]

Have you also checked the resolution that the game is set at?

[resmc157]

Lucky you, getting a new PC...
Do you have a good graphics card? This might be causing the problem. Also, go into settings, and check off all of the graphics options that could make the game run faster.

[pooodle]

Could we get your computer specs? :)

OK, im not sure what you want to know.. but here goes

340 Intel Celeron D Precessor
512 MB SDRAM memory
Windows XP

I dont know how to find out stuff about my graphics card

And the game is really slow, especially when there is more than 2 people in the house and it is big.. like 800x600 on the SIMS1, but i cant change it and its too big to see the aspirations and the needs at the same time.
I need my old computer back!

THANKS

[Mirelly]

poodle dear. Do this:

click the Start button then click Run and a wee box will appear. Type in this:

dxdiag

then click on the OK button or just press the Enter key on your keyboard.

You puter will do some groovy thinking for a little while ... ;)

When it's finished click on the tab labelled 'Display' and it will tell you tons of cool stuff about your graphics. We need this info to help you.

[pooodle]

Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller

approx total memory- 64 MB
Current Display Mode- 1024 x 768 (32 bit)(60Hz)

DirectX Features:
DirectDraw Acceleration
Direct3D Acceleration


Wow, I dont know if this means anything to yall, because it seems like a bunch of squiggles to me.
Thanks though!

[Mirelly]

OK poodle. That is set up is an integrated graphics adapter (as opposed to a having a separate graphic card).

There is a little you can do (immediately) to improve the way the game plays.

Lower the graphic settings in the game menu (the little button with the 3 dots on it). Choose all the lowest/worst settings and this will speed things up. Once it's going better you can try carefully tweaking one option up a notch until you notice it makes the game choppy again.
Play only small houses on small plots with small families. No more than 4 people (plenty good enough for a Mon Pop and a couple of kids). In the long term you need to spend $100-ish on a graphics card upgrade to enjoy the game nearer to its best.

[KatAnubis]

OK, im not sure what you want to know.. but here goes

340 Intel Celeron D Precessor
512 MB SDRAM memory
Windows XP

I dont know how to find out stuff about my graphics card

And the game is really slow, especially when there is more than 2 people in the house and it is big.. like 800x600 on the SIMS1, but i cant change it and its too big to see the aspirations and the needs at the same time.
I need my old computer back!

THANKS

What was your last computer?

Also, did this happen when you added Nightlife? Nightlife is a much more intensive user of the computer's ability than TS2 or even TS2+TS2U.

[pooodle]

no, i dont have nightlife or university downloaded.

on my last computer i had university but since its messed up enough without it right now i didnt want to risk anything..