Generally speaking, expect the previous series mid-range cards to perform similar to the current series low-end, and so forth.)
For example a Nvidia 7 600 would be faster than the newer 8 400. A 256 MB video card - a newer, better one (higher MIDDLE numbers = better.It is recommended for expansions, especially later ones like Pets and Seasons that you have at least: If you are running Windows Vista you should have at least DOUBLE those specs for the base game! It is recommended that for the base game you have at least: but it will not look good, run well, or run consistently without crashing. These are NOT the minimum requirements for a playable game experience! If you have just the bare minimum and a low-end graphics card, you will NOT be able to play the game! It will run. These are the absolute bare minimums you need to get the game up and running. 1.5 Family Fun Stuff/Glamour Life Stuff/Celebration StuffĪ note on these requirements: These are the requirements as posted by EA/Maxis for the game.