News: Find out what kind of computer you'll need to torture your Sims with this time.
Electronic Arts has released the system requirements for this winter's biggest PC release, The Sims 3. If you want to know just what kind of gaming rig the is required, take a look right here:
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP w/ service pack 2
CPU: Pentium IV 2.0 GHz / Athlon XP 2000+
RAM (Desktop): 1 GB
RAM (Laptop): 1.5 GB
Graphics (Desktop): GeForce FX 5900 / Radeon 9500
Graphics (Laptop):GeForce Go 6200 / Radeon Mobile 9600
Video RAM: 128 MB
Recommended System Requirements
Operating System: Vista w/ service pack 1
CPU: Pentium IV 2.4 GHz / Athlon XP 2400+
RAM (Desktop): 1.5 GB
RAM (Laptop): 2 GB
Graphics (Desktop): GeForce FX 5900 / Radeon 9500
Graphics (Laptop):GeForce Go 6200 / Radeon Mobile 9600
Video RAM: 128 MB
The Sims 3 will be released on February 20.