My Specs My computer is a Compaq Presario AMD Athlon XP Processor 2600+(2.08 GHz) nVIDIA geFORCE 4 64 MB video memory XP Home 512 MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory 80 GB Ultra DMA hard drive CD-RW drive 48x24x48x max speed DVD-ROM drive 16x max speed I now my parents got it at Costco for me for Christmas, I know it will work for The Sims 2, I'm just telling you my computer's specs are close to the one you are looking for... I'll check Costco for a price...
The price for it is: $459.99 Sorry it dosen't have a monitor ( mine came with it ), but it does come with a compaq mouse w/ wheel and a compaq keyboard. If you have a Costco nearby check out the Presario's there.
My Specs The pc I just ordered from www.dell.com is going to be awesome.... Dell Dimension 4600: Intel Pentium 4 Processor w/ HT Technology (3GHz, 800 FSB). Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz (2x512M). Video Card: 128MB DDR ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Graphics Card with TV-Out and DVI. Hard Drive: 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200RPM). Sound: Sound Blaster Audigy2 (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1 and IEEE 1394 capability. Speakers: Dell A425 speakers w/ subwoofer. CD drive: dual drives; 16x DVD-ROM drive + 48x CD-RW drive. Plus 17inch monitor and a free printer. Total price $1,532.99 (not bad)...