Troubleshooting I'm confused...

Discussion in 'The Sims 2' started by holyskittlez, Feb 11, 2004.

  1. holyskittlez

    holyskittlez New Member

    I'm confused...

    Hey,
    I'm really confused here.
    This is what I got from the DirectX Diagnostic Tool:
    operating system: windows xp home edition (5.1 build 2600)
    memory: 254MB RAM
    page file (i have no idea what that is:( 373MB used, 252MB available
    Display approx. total memory: 64.0MB

    and this is what I got from system information:
    Physical memory: 256.00MB
    Available physical memory: 40.87MB
    Total Virtual Memory: 880.36MB
    Available Virtual Memory: 294.09MB
    Page File Space: 625.91MB

    I don't really understand the terminology (MB, RAM, the difference between virtual memory and physical memory... lol) and I want to know what I will need to upgrade (if anything) to be able to play The Sims2 on my computer. I'm totally clueless about this kind of stuff so I hope you can help me.

    Thank you very much,
    Diana:bunny:
     
  2. ManagerJosh

    ManagerJosh Benevolent Dictator Staff Member

    what is your CPU speed and graphics card?
     
  3. holyskittlez

    holyskittlez New Member

    I'm not sure. Where would I find that information?
    Thanks a lot for replying.
    -Di
     
  4. ManagerJosh

    ManagerJosh Benevolent Dictator Staff Member

    Start > Run > type DXDIAG > Click Enter >

    On the General Tab you'll see CPU and Memory
    Click Display Tab and you'll see graphics :)
     
  5. holyskittlez

    holyskittlez New Member

    Thanks so much for your patience and time.
    It says this:
    Name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics
    Chip Type: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics
    Approx. Total Memory: 64.0MB
    Monitor: Plug and Play

    Is that good? lol
    Thanks a lot,
    Diana
     
  6. ManagerJosh

    ManagerJosh Benevolent Dictator Staff Member

    That's only graphics. No mention about a CPU.
     
  7. REDXIII

    REDXIII New Member

    Do u even know what cpu is lol?on dxdiag page its beside processor.(EX. this is mine Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.0GHz,its that number that is the cpu though)
     
  8. holyskittlez

    holyskittlez New Member

    Oh thanks sooo much. I didn't know what a CPU was. lol. It's Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.20GHz.
    Thanks a lot to everyone,
    Diana
     
  9. ManagerJosh

    ManagerJosh Benevolent Dictator Staff Member

    I think you are pretty much good to go.
     
  10. holyskittlez

    holyskittlez New Member

    Thanks a lot for your help. =)
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice