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Have I got the right system requirements?

skysky69
skysky69 Posts: 436 Forumite
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I wonder if anyone can help me, I have had Sims 3 bought for me for Christmas and so far am unable to play it. It took hours to install, it just kept crashing and in the end I installed all the bits separately. Now I can get the game to load but in the middle of play, it just goes black and disappears and leaves me back at the desktop. Somebody on the Sims forum suggested that I may not meet the minimum system requirements after I posted my log - I wonder if someone can have a look and see if I have the right requirements.

Minimum requirements are:-
Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)
CPU - Vista 2.4GHz P4 processor or equivalent
RAM - 1.5GB Ram
Hard Drive - 6.1GB of hard drive space with at least 1GB of additional space for custom content and saved games
Video - 128 MB Video card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0

It then goes on to list loads of built in graphics cards and from what I can see, the series that relates to mine is: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 3-series and GMA 4 series.

I have managed to get a log of what is on my system and wonder if anyone could have a look and tell me whether I should be able to play this game or not. I would be eternally grateful!

Here goes: (sorry it is a bit long!)
System Information
Time of this report: 1/8/2010, 23:17:35
Machine name: KIRSTIE-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Basic (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090805-0102)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: MM061
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A17
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2130 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.9GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 1347MB used, 2970MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
DxDiag Notes
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
DirectX Debug Levels
Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
Display Devices
Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_03
Display Memory: 224 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 224 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1114 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 11/15/2006 18:07:56, 2105344 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-64E2-11CF-C277-B721A2C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x27A2
SubSys ID: 0x01BD1028
Revision ID: 0x0003
Revision ID: 0x0003
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C
Deinterlace Caps: {AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{AEDC1D5D-8546-440E-AAB2-B69FA725AF82}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_FieldAdaptive
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY VideoProcess_AlphaBlend DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
Sound Devices
Description: Speakers / Headphones (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_7690&SUBSYS_102801BD&REV_1022
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: stwrt.sys
Driver Version: 6.10.5343.0001 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 2/8/2007 05:11:04, 647680 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: SigmaTel
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Description: Digital Output Device (S/PDIF) (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_7690&SUBSYS_102801BD&REV_1022
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: stwrt.sys
Driver Version: 6.10.5343.0001 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 2/8/2007 05:11:04, 647680 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: SigmaTel
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Sound Capture Devices
Description: Microphone / Line In (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: stwrt.sys
Driver Version: 6.10.5343.0001 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 2/8/2007 05:11:04, 647680 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
DirectInput Devices
Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Bluetooth Remote Control HID Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0xFFFE, 0xFFFE
FF Driver: n/a
Poll w/ Interrupt: No
USB Devices
+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x27CB
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:42, 194560 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:17, 5888 bytes
|
+-+ Generic USB Hub
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0A5C, 0x4500
| | Location: Port_#0002.Hub_#0004
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_09
| | Service: usbhub
| | Driver: usbhub.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:42, 194560 bytes
| |
| +-+ USB Human Interface Device
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0A5C, 0x4502
| | | Location: Port_#0002.Hub_#0006
| | | Matching Device ID: generic_hid_device
| | | Service: HidUsb
| | | Driver: hidusb.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:17, 12288 bytes
| | | Driver: hidclass.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:16, 38912 bytes
| | | Driver: hidparse.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:16, 25472 bytes
| | |
| | +-+ HID Keyboard Device
| | | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0A5C, 0x4502
| | | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| | | | Service: kbdhid
| | | | Driver: kbdhid.sys, 1/19/2008 05:49:17, 15872 bytes
| | | | Driver: kbdclass.sys, 1/19/2008 07:41:52, 35384 bytes
| | |
| +-+ USB Human Interface Device
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0A5C, 0x4503
| | | Location: Port_#0003.Hub_#0006
| | | Matching Device ID: generic_hid_device
| | | Service: HidUsb
| | | Driver: hidusb.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:17, 12288 bytes
| | | Driver: hidclass.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:16, 38912 bytes
| | | Driver: hidparse.sys, 1/19/2008 05:53:16, 25472 bytes
| | |
| | +-+ HID-compliant consumer control device
| | | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0A5C, 0x4503
| | | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_up:000c_u:0001
| | | |
| | +-+ HID-compliant mouse
| | | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0A5C, 0x4503
| | | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| | | | Service: mouhid
| | | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 1/19/2008 05:49:16, 15872 bytes
| | | | Driver: mouclass.sys, 1/19/2008 07:41:52, 34360 bytes
Gameport Devices
PS/2 Devices
+ Standard PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 1/19/2008 05:49:18, 54784 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 1/19/2008 07:41:52, 35384 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 1/19/2008 05:49:18, 54784 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 1/19/2008 07:41:52, 35384 bytes
|
+ Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Upper Filters: SynTP
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: SynTP.sys, 11/17/2006 23:52:38, 179256 bytes
| Driver: SynTPAPI.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:40, 143360 bytes
| Driver: SynCOM.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:38, 163840 bytes
| Driver: SynCtrl.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:38, 196608 bytes
| Driver: SynTPRes.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:40, 5648384 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCpl.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:40, 868352 bytes
| Driver: SynCntxt.rtf, 11/17/2006 23:52:36, 4017426 bytes
| Driver: SynZMetr.exe, 11/17/2006 23:52:42, 237568 bytes
| Driver: SynMood.exe, 11/17/2006 23:52:38, 225280 bytes
| Driver: SynTPEnh.exe, 11/17/2006 23:52:40, 815104 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCOM.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:40, 102400 bytes
| Driver: Tutorial.exe, 11/17/2006 23:52:42, 319488 bytes
| Driver: InstNT.exe, 11/17/2006 23:52:36, 110592 bytes
| Driver: SynISDLL.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:38, 626688 bytes
| Driver: SynUnst.ini, 11/17/2006 23:52:40, 562243 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCo4.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:40, 110592 bytes
| Driver: WdfCoInstaller01000.dll, 11/17/2006 23:52:42, 1060424 bytes
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 1/19/2008 05:49:18, 54784 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 1/19/2008 07:41:52, 34360 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC016
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 1/19/2008 05:49:16, 15872 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 1/19/2008 07:41:52, 34360 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 1/19/2008 07:42:19, 54328 bytes
| Driver: sermouse.sys, 1/19/2008 05:49:16, 19968 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 1/19/2008 07:41:52, 34360 bytes
Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
Drive: C:
Free Space: 6.7 GB
Total Space: 102.1 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: FUJITSU MHW2120BH ATA Device
Drive: D:
Free Space: 6.3 GB
Total Space: 10.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: FUJITSU MHW2120BH ATA Device
Drive: E:
Model: TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632H ATA Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:49:51, 67072 bytes
System Devices
Name: Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) SMBus Controller - 27DA
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27DA&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&FB
Driver: n/a
Name: High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27D8&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&D8
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\hdaudbus.sys, 6.00.6001.17036 (English), 1/19/2008 04:30:49, 53760 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Root Port - 27D6
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27D6&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&E3
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:42:20, 151096 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Root Port - 27D0
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27D0&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&E0
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:42:20, 151096 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CC&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&EF
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:21, 39424 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:25, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:42, 194560 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hccoin.dll, 6.00.6000.16386 (English), 11/2/2006 09:46:05, 8704 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:34:25, 15872 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CB&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&EB
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:20, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:25, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:42, 194560 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:34:25, 15872 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CA&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&EA
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:20, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:25, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:42, 194560 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:34:25, 15872 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C9&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&E9
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:20, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:25, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:42, 194560 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:34:25, 15872 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C8&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&E8
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:20, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:25, 226304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 05:53:42, 194560 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hcrstco.dll, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:34:25, 15872 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7-M Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C4
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C4&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&FA
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\intelide.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:41:20, 17976 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:42:10, 45112 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:41:30, 21560 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\ataport.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:43:06, 110136 bytes
Name: Intel(R) 82801GBM (ICH7-M/U) LPC Interface Controller - 27B9
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27B9&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_01\3&2B8E0B4B&0&F8
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\msisadrv.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 07:41:14, 16440 bytes
Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A6&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_03\3&2B8E0B4B&0&11
Driver: n/a
Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_03\3&2B8E0B4B&0&10
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\igdkmd32.sys, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:56, 1473024 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igdumd32.dll, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:56, 2105344 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\iglhxs32.vp, 11/15/2006 18:08:04, 21680 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\iglhxo32.vp, 11/15/2006 18:08:04, 2096 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\iglhxc32.vp, 11/15/2006 18:08:04, 2096 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hccutils.dll, 11/15/2006 18:07:56, 77824 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.dll, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:08:02, 44544 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:08:02, 196608 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxpph.dll, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:58, 155648 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxcpl.cpl, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:58, 94208 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxcfg.exe, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:58, 450560 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxdev.dll, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:58, 212992 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxdo.dll, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:58, 98304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxtray.exe, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:08:02, 98304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxzoom.exe, 6.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:08:04, 106496 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\hkcmd.exe, 6.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:56, 106496 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxress.dll, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:08:00, 3276800 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxpers.exe, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:58, 81920 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxTMM.dll, 1.00.0000.0001 (English), 11/15/2006 18:08:02, 61440 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxext.exe, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:58, 122880 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxexps.dll, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:58, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\oemdspif.dll, 11/15/2006 18:08:06, 53248 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\difx32.dll, 2.01.0000.0000 (English), 11/15/2006 18:07:54, 319968 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxrchs.lrc, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:08:00, 98304 bytes
Driver: C:\Windows\system32\igfxrcht.lrc, 7.14.0010.1114 (English), 11/15/2006 18:08:00, 98304 bytes
Name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM/GU/PM/GMS/940GML/943GML and Intel(R) 945GT Express Processor to DRAM Controller - 27A0
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A0&SUBSYS_01BD1028&REV_03\3&2B8E0B4B&0&00
Driver: n/a
Name: Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 2448
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Comments

  • £$&*"($£&(
    £$&*"($£&( Posts: 4,538 Forumite
    Key things are processor, which is Ok I guess, memory and graphics. I imagine the graphics which are basic and integrated onto the motherboard will be the stumbling block. These are mininmum requiremnets as well, probably for playing on the lowest settings, so for a decent experience you might need a better processor, more memory as well as proper graphics card.
  • davb
    davb Posts: 1,293 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Should just about scrape in, CPU and graphics are not great for gaming.

    The first thing I would do is update Vista to service pack 2, then download and install the latest video driver from Dell.
  • skysky69
    skysky69 Posts: 436 Forumite
    I am just browsing some refurbished laptops on PC World's website - would this specification be any better? It is a Compaq

    Processor TypeIntel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4200 Processor speed(2GHz, 798MHz, 1 MB Cache)The higher the number of Megahertz (MHZ) the faster the processor should beMemory Size3 GB MB Memory TypeDDR2 Hard Drive Capacity160 GBThe bigger the capacity the more you can storeOptical DrivesDVD RW Floppy Disk DriveNOFloppy disks are 3.5" square and store a small amount of data. CDs,DVDs and memory sticks are now usually used insteadScreen Size/Type17.3" LED screen Graphics Card TypeIntel 4500MHDTo enable images to be displayed on your monitorGraphics MemoryShared MBThe higher the memory the better quality images you are displayTV-outNOAllowing you to plug your laptop into a TV to watch DVDsSound Type3D Sound Blaster ProTo enable you to have sound from your computer which is great for games, movies and musicModem Type56kEnabling communication with others via the telephone line. A modem is used for the Internet, e-mail and faxingWireless EnabledYESAllows you to connect to an existing wireless network such as in a office or a wireless hot spotNo. of USB Connections3The more connections the computer has the more equipment you can connect to your computer e.g. a modem, printer, scanner, digital camera, PDANo. of Firewire Connections0High speed data transfer link for digital video and other media. Ideal for quickly downloading video images from a camcorder to PCInfrared Port IncludedNOAllowing you to connect to other devices with infrared such as an infrared enabled mobile phoneOther InterfacesWIFI, Webcam, HDMI Battery TypeLithium ion 6 cell Software Titles IncludedWorks ColourBlack and Silver
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  • davb
    davb Posts: 1,293 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    It's better, but not lot's better. I would try the updates first and see if that helps.

    With laptops, you tend to have to pay quite a lot to get a decent spec for things like gaming, and you still don't get much upgrade options - which is why desktop PC's are more used for gaming. If you are going for something new, a lot is down to personal choice (and budget), but I would look for something like a decent Core2 Duo cpu with dedicated graphics (ATI or Nvidia), and 3-4 GB ram - which will make it current for longer. Don't just dive in, there are a lot of people on here who can give good advice.
  • wornoutmumoftwo
    wornoutmumoftwo Posts: 1,250 Forumite
    I had the same problem. Bought Sims3 for my son's christmas and it cost me £250 extra as I build a pc just to play it.
    Payment a day challenge: £236.69
    Jan Shopping Challenge: £202.09/£250
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  • enigma52
    enigma52 Posts: 642 Forumite
    if you go here http://cyri.systemrequirementslab.com/srtest/ it will test to see if your pc can run most new games
  • Mobeer
    Mobeer Posts: 1,851 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Academoney Grad Photogenic
    skysky69 wrote: »
    ...
    It then goes on to list loads of built in graphics cards and from what I can see, the series that relates to mine is: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 3-series and GMA 4 series.
    ...

    Display Devices
    Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
    Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
    Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950

    The only area you don't meet the minimum requirements is in graphics. You have integrated graphics using the Intel GMA 950. The next generation on Intel graphics was the GMA X3100, then the X4500 (or now Intel HD graphics), which are the two series the requirements refer to.

    Is this a desktop? You should be able to buy a better graphics card for the game quite cheaply if it is, unless it is something very slim-line.
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