Video Card for The Sims 3

[325ryan]

Hi, I was just wondering what kind of graphics card I should be looking for in order to play The Sims 3? I get the "need Pixel Shader 2.0" error currently and need to upgrade my card. I've got a pretty old computer with only PCI slots. Thanks to anyone and everyone!

 

[k0unit]

Dropping $50 for a decent PCI card now would be your best bet, as you wouldn't need another one until you upgrade to a newer computer.
I will recommend this -- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187042

If you are looking to only play The Sims 3, this one is $31 after MIR.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130477

Edit: It seems like the last two 8200's that were shipped were DOA, you may have to RMA it for a working one, but this usually isn't the case.

The 6200 will play on medium settings at best.

 

[325ryan]

Thanks so much! I'll look into both of them

 

[jlynnjohnson13]

Thanks so much! I'll look into both of them

Ryan, were either of these successful? I'm getting the same error message and don't know what to do!

 

[Guest]

hello i was wondering if i have the right things my graphics card is a 256mb and i have a 1g ram will the sims 3 work on my 256mb graphics card?????

 

[invisik]

What card is it?