>Will the Averatec 3715 play the sims 2? please please help

Please help! I WANT to buy a Averatec 3715 laptop so BAD.
I just want to know weather it will play the sims 2 but I just want to make sure...Will it even play games? well anyway even the sims (and expansion packs) would be fine.
It has:

- AMD sempron 3000+
-1.8 GHz
-512 mb
-80 gig hd
Graphics/Video Memory: VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP/shared memory (up to 64MB)

and if that is not enough could I upgrade it??
sorry so many questions!


THANKS EVERYONE!

 

anyone?

 

I don't have the specs for the sims in front of me but I would say probably yes. I don't think it is a very graphics intensive game. Check the box and see how much video ram it needs.
Tim

 

please check thnak you http://thesims2.ea.com/help/detail.php?help_id=21

thank so much if u can

 

What video card is that? I know the sims 2 require Intel, ATI, or Nvidia cards.

 

it is a VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP/shared memory (up to 64MB) <??

 

could I change that to a ATI, intel or nividia? ? ?

 

You can't upgrade the video card - read the sticky at the top of the forum. And no, that will be terrible at playing games. I doubt you could run anything. I suggest completing the FAQ in the What Should I Buy forum so we can help you out with choosing a laptop.

 

I think you would need a 2.0 GHz processor to use that card. Even then the setting would have to be on low. Yeah fill out the form that Chaz said and we can help you even more.

 

I'm 99.9% sure the sims 2 wont run on it. It;s not a supported card. But fill out the fact, and we can find you something that will.

 

ok thanks i will do that

 

1) What is your budget?
under 700-800$ im young

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
A and B

a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
b. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
c. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
d. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen


3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?
basic stuff and hopefully the sims 2 and sims 1 and casual games

4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?
I will definetly be taking it places like in the car

5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?
THE SIMS 2 and 1 other stuff like that

6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
kinda had my heart set on the averatec 3715

7) How many hours of battery life do you need?
around 2 hours, more if possible

8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?
i donyt care

9) What country are you buying this in?
united states
Screen Specifics

10) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?

I dont know much about the screen resolutions, but I want something that will make games look good.

a. XGA = eXtended Graphics Array; 1024x768; This resolution will give you the largest viewable text and images while offering the least amount of screen real estate.

b. SXGA = Super eXtended Graphics Array; 1400x1050; This resolution offers a middle ground between XGA and UXGA.

c. UXGA = Ultra eXtended Graphics Array; 1600x1200; This resolution will give you the smallest viewable text and images while offering the greatest amount of screen real estate.

d. WXGA = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array; 1280x768 or 1280x800; This resolution offers the same as XGA except that there is more horizontal real estate; 1280 versus 1024. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.

e. WXGA+ = Widescreen eXtended Graphics Array+; 1440x900; This resolution is offered on 17" widescreen notebooks and is comparable to WXGA in terms of text and icon size versus available screen real estate. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.

f. WSXGA+ = Widescreen Super eXtended Graphics Array; 1680x1050; This resolution is comparable to SXGA in that it offers a middle ground between WXGA/WXGA+ and WUXGA. Popular for movie viewing due to support for widescreen.

g. WUXGA = Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array; 1920x1200; This resolution offers the smallest viewable text and images while offering the greatest amount of screen real estate.


11) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
dont carr

12) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
YES

13) How long do you want this laptop to last?
a while


14) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB and up


15) Do you need a DVD, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-R drive?

DVD ANY THING REALLY

Thanks alot for your Help

 

I'd take a look at the Compaq V2000Z. It's not going to give you that great of performance, but for $800 or less, you can't expect much.

If you are willing to go a bit bigger, there is the Compaq V5000Z, which has a slightly better video card. It has a dedicated X200M 128MB vs. the shared one in the V2000Z.

 

That was my second choice for laptops but would the averatec 8100 series laptop work for the sims 2?

 

Could you post a link to the laptop you are looking at?

 

What are the specs on that one?

 

I think this one would be excellent for you http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...CategoryId=pcmcat39100050016&id=1130986342986

I mean, It wont perform with everything on high, but it will do soso. But it is a little bit over your price.

 

yes here are some links I did some research....

some quick specs: http://laptopmag.com/Review/Averatec-4100.htm?Page=0

and also a quick review by the same website (it says it can play FarCry but I am not framilliar with that game but it looks like a high graphics game.)

http://laptopmag.com/Review/Averatec-4100.htm

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!

 

No problem.

That is a terrible graphics chip indeed:

The ATI Radeon Xpress 200M is the best integrated graphics card, and at $800, you can't ask for much more. The Compaq V5000Z is bigger than you wanted, but probably your best choice. Be sure to see a 15.4" in person before you buy; don't want to buy something that is too big.

The V2000Z gets my recommendation on a smaller scale.

You can customize both at www.HPShopping.com

Chaz

 

It seems like nothing I want will play games but I will take the compaq V5000Z into consideration, becasue I have looked into those before looking at the averatecs. But doesnt it sem like a $1,000+ should be able to play a couple games?

also the dell XPS M140 looks good for 849 and it is a multimedia notebook. it has a Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 , 512 Mb, 60 Hd. Is it good? or.........not

 

It does indeed, but technology is coming down in price, always.

You could build yourself a decent desktop that can play games for under $1,000.

 

hey again, I found a similer one I also really like take a look, would that suit my needs?

Processor & Chipset
Processor
Intel Pentium M 730 1.60GHz with Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
Bus Speed
533MHz FSB
Chipset
Intel 915GM+ICH6-M

Memory
Standard Memory
512MB DDR SDRAM
Maximum Memory
2GB DDR SDRAM

Storage
Hard Drive
80GB Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
Optical Drive
DVD-Writer - DVD?R/?RW (Integrated)
Optical Drive Speed

24x 24x 24x CD-RW/8x DVD-ROM
4x DVD-R/2x DVD-RW
8x DVD+R/4x DVD+RW


Display & Graphics
Display Screen
13.3" WXGA Widescreen Active Matrix TFT Color LCD AveraBrite Display
Graphics Controller
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 224MB DVMT Shared
Display Resolution
1280 x 800 Internal Support

Network & Communication
Network

Intel PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g 54Mbps Integrated
Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3 10/100Mbps Integrated


Input Devices
Keyboard
Full-size

Interfaces/Ports
Ports

3 x USB 2.0
1 x TV-out
1 x i.Link IEEE 1394 - FireWire
1 x Microphone
1 x Headphone(s)
1 x 15-pin D-Sub (HD-15) VGA
1 x RJ-11 Modem
1 x RJ-45 Network
1 x DC Power Input


Software
Operating System
Windows XP Home

Battery Information
Batteries
1 x 6-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 4400mAh Standard

Physical Characteristics
Case Style
Portable

 

That still has a GMA900, which means no games. Take a look at the Mobile Graphics Card Chart at the top of this forum for a better explanation.

Chaz

 

that sucks