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    Could Use some advice on a caw compatable computer please

    kimjo313kimjo313 Posts: 3,865 Member
    in The Sims 3 Game Tools
    HI,
    I have finally decided I need to have a new computer built as running a 32 bit system is not very CAW friendly, and CAW is the best part of this game. I would like some advice from of the folks here as to what I might want to purchase. So if any of you would be so kind as to tell me what you run or what you advise me to get.
    Please include things like the best operating system, graphics card (I have been using Nvidia GeForce CT 440)RAM ECT.

    Thank You in advance for any help you can offer!

    kim :D

    oh and I have all ep and sp and alot of store stuff.
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
    Abraham Lincoln



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    • PyischanPyischan Posts: 411
      edited June 2012
      Maybe Emachine brand computers with window 7 (64 bit) with maybe sometime higher than 8200 NVIDIA graphic card. They are a fairly good low price for a computer. But there are many good computer.
    • kmcekmce Posts: 1,150 Member
      edited June 2012
      this is what i bought for running caw and it seems to be working perfectly


      Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030)
      Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
      System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
      System Model: System Product Name
      BIOS: BIOS Date: 03/26/12 17:24:19 Ver: 09.06
      Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3550 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
      Memory: 8192MB RAM
      Available OS Memory: 8148MB RAM

      Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
      Drive: C:
      Free Space: 1739.5 GB
      Total Space: 1907.6 GB
    • kimjo313kimjo313 Posts: 3,865 Member
      edited June 2012
      Thank you Pyischan. I will look up Emachine. Is this a pre built? I am having one done to my specs(when I fiqure what they are)

      kmce Thank You
      Excellent! This is what I need. All spelled out. One question, do you have all ep and sp and alot of store items? I do so that could make a difference.

      kim :D
      Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
      Abraham Lincoln



    • DocsprockDocsprock Posts: 3,869 Member
      edited June 2012
      Here is one I just home-built for just under $500.
      System Information
      Time of this report: 6/24/2012, 14:15:03
      Machine name: SPROCKET-PC
      Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030)
      Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
      System Manufacturer: INTEL_
      System Model: DH67CL__
      BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/26/11 19:45:53 Ver: 04.06.04
      Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU @ 2.80GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
      Memory: 8192MB RAM
      Available OS Memory: 8170MB RAM
      Page File: 1695MB used, 14641MB available
      Windows Dir: C:\Windows
      DirectX Version: DirectX 11
      DX Setup Parameters: Not found
      User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
      System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
      DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
      DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
      Display Devices
      Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti
      Manufacturer: NVIDIA
      Chip type: GeForce GTX 550 Ti
      DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
      Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1244&SUBSYS_35361458&REV_A1
      Display Memory: 4064 MB
      Dedicated Memory: 992 MB
      Shared Memory: 3071 MB
      Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
      Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
      Monitor Model: Compaq Q2009
      Monitor Id: HWP2829
      Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (60.000Hz)
      Output Type: HD15
      Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
      Drive: C:
      Free Space: 121.3 GB
      Total Space: 204.8 GB
      File System: NTFS
      Model: ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device

      Drive: D:
      Free Space: 245.5 GB
      Total Space: 307.2 GB
      File System: NTFS
      Model: ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device

      Drive: E:
      Free Space: 441.8 GB
      Total Space: 441.9 GB
      File System: NTFS
      Model: ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device

      Drive: F:
      Model: HP DVD Writer 1260t ATA Device

      Runs everything I can find, very smoothly. ;)
    • PyischanPyischan Posts: 411
      edited June 2012
      kimjo313 wrote:
      Thank you Pyischan. I will look up Emachine. Is this a pre built? I am having one done to my specs(when I fiqure what they are)

      Pre-build, I think so. eMachines currently makes Netbooks, Desktop PCs and Notebook PCs. I have an older model desktop.
    • kmcekmce Posts: 1,150 Member
      edited June 2012
      kimjo313 wrote:
      Thank you Pyischan. I will look up Emachine. Is this a pre built? I am having one done to my specs(when I fiqure what they are)

      kmce Thank You
      Excellent! This is what I need. All spelled out. One question, do you have all ep and sp and alot of store items? I do so that could make a difference.

      kim :D

      yup i have all SP and EP's and a very large amount of store content, and it runs perfectly
    • kimjo313kimjo313 Posts: 3,865 Member
      edited June 2012
      Pyischan Thank you again for your help!

      kmce. Good to know. I have it all and want to make sure what I get can handle it and more!

      Doc
      Excellent!! I plan to write down what you guys have and take it with me when I go so there will be no question as to what I need to run caw!!! Thank you sooooooo much!

      kim :D
      Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
      Abraham Lincoln



    • TerrylinTerrylin Posts: 4,846 Member
      edited June 2012
      I have bought Systemax for the last 15 years. They have great support, no extra cra-stuff (as in unwanted programs and fluff). The last two computers have been buildyour own. You pick what you want building it to the specs you need. Prices are great!!
      Check out Tigerdirect.com.
      Docsprock's spec are perfect. Only difference is I have the i3 cpu will upgrade eventually tho!! :)

      Hope this helps... :lol:
    • kimjo313kimjo313 Posts: 3,865 Member
      edited June 2012
      Terrylin

      Thank you for your input.I am computer "DUMB". I have learned more about my computer from this forum than any where else!! Thank goodness for some wonderful people!!!


      kim :D
      Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
      Abraham Lincoln



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