Video Card for Sims 2

[imported_epineda]

My sister bought Sims 2, and needs a new video card. Her computer is the slowest allowable to play Sims 2, PIII 800Mhz, 384MB RAM, running W2K. I was thinking of getting her a Radeon 9000 for $30. Someone else is selling a Radeon 9250 for $55. Will her system see any big difference with the 9250? Will she be able to play the game satisfactorily with the 9000/9250, or should I get an even better card? My goal is to stay under $55 (shipping included). She doesn't play any other graphics intensive games, so this card will only need to be able to play Sims 2 well.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Zap Brannigan]

Tell your sister to get a job and buy a DirectX 9 compatible card. I installed an ATI 9700 pro in my girlfriends computer for Sims 2 and it works like a charm. The game has a nice look to it so in my opinion well worth the extra money for a quality upgrade.

 

[KoolDrew]

Get a used 9700 Pro.