Best laptop for SIMS 2

[ninacoolada]

Hey everyone, I'm sorry if this is an annoying question but i'm completely lost. i am a true sims 2 addict but i've NEVER played it on a computer that runs it PERFECTLY. i'm willing to pay almost any price, as long as it runs sims 2 absolutely perfectly..

i'm a little nervous about buying from exotic pc. i'm paronoid that i'll spend like 2,000 and the pc wont be what i wanted and i wont be able to return it.

PLEASE help!!! <3 thank you so much :-/



***SPECS***

800 MHz processor
256 MB RAM if Windows XP
128 MB RAM if Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows 2000
At least 3.5 gigs of free hard drive spaceIf you have a non-T&L capable video card (such as TNT2, Intel, or Rage for example) then you need at least:

2.0 GHz processor
256 MB RAM if Windows XP
128 MB RAM if Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows 2000
At least 3.5 gigs of free hard drive spaceRecommened video cards (and the more video memory the better):

ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
Nvidia Geforce 4

[halest0rM]

Judging by the requirements this should be enough to run it perfectly.

SAGER NP6790 (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2268%7B76%7D1670%7B18 7%7D1757%7B94%7D1074%7B92%7D2295%7B88%7D1852%7B186 %7D734%7B93%7D1648%7B112%7D656%7B98%7D1295%7B96%7D 1868%7B168%7D1453%7B116%7D1416%7B117%7D707%7B120%7 D702%7B110%7D1749%7B169%7D1449%7B119%7D1678%7B100% 7D734%7B164%7D1441%7B107%7D689%7B106%7D1691%7B121% 7D694%7B108%7D710%7B109%7D711%7B170%7D1492%7B173%7 D1175%7B167%7D1452%7B103%7D2270%7B113%7D1413%7B111 %7D1414%7B69%7D1513)
- 17" WXGA+ "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1440x900)
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- ~Intel® T8100 45nm "Penryn" Core™2 Duo 2.1GHz w/3MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
- 128MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce GO8400M G w/ up to 512MB Turbo Cache DX10
- ~ 2,048MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory
- ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
- ~ 160GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA 150)
- Internal 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
- Built-in Wireless 802.11A/B/G
- Built in 1.3Megapixel Camera
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Basic Black Business Case - Included
- Smart Li-ion Battery (6-Cell)
- ~Windows Vista Home Premium 32-Bit w/ Drivers & Utilities CD's
- 1 Year Parts & Labor, Lifetime Sager Toll Free Tech Support
$1,074.00

It has a nice price tag:p and you can always lower the cpu and ram if you want it cheaper or increase it. Either way this is a good laptop for your requirements. If you want something a little more powerful check out the 7680.

[Anewbus]

I encourage you to also to talk to Justin or one of the folks at XoticPC, they will help you get exactly what you need and tell you what works and what won't for your needs.
Give them a call on the phone if you like or you can just communicate via computer.
Believe me they will be all too glad to help answer every question you have and make recommendations and let you decide what you want to do.

Don't be nervous about purchasing from XoticPC. You get the best service in the industry, you get a custom well made lappy to your specs, (not slapped together and shipped), you get very reasonable prices for what you get, (much better than off the shelves in the stores) and on top of all that, the best warranty around with FREE 24/7 domestic tech support for the life of your machine!

I was going to go store-bought at first and then someone had me come here to XoticPC. I was sceptical at first, but after a month of talking with them even though I was a couple months away from getting enough $ for a lappy, they asnwered every question and still do. They are super nice and zero pressure and well, their customer service speaks for itself. I have ordered a lappy from them which is in the Art department right now, but will soon get ready to ship. (I'm in no hurry).
I am sure I will be very pleasantly surprised, if not blown away when it arrives and I get my first look at it as most everyone else has.

If you want more encouragement, click on the "Resellers rating" link on the sight and read some customer comments. Also read the article about "who really makes laptops". Both are very educational and encouraging.
The comments on the "Reseller site" are real and not faked at all. (I can tell when reviews are faked, I've been working in them and doing them for a long time). The comments there are from real folks who have purchased from XoticPC. (I read them myself long before I ordered and its amazing what foks say about the experience of purchasing their lappys from XoticPC.

[OregonCoastGamer]

Almost any laptop offered here can run sims 2 perfectly; without a doubt. Depending on your budget, I would recommend the new NP8660.

[ninacoolada]

thank you SO much guys, wow.. your feedback is greatly appreciated <3

i'm definitely going to call customer service tomorrow, thanks for all the reassurance that exoticpc is "real"! and its awesome to hear that sims 2 will run on any computer :)

i love the idea that they BUILD the laptop - i always thought best buy and circuit city were the way to go, but god, i was soooo wrong!! :p

[The Bill]

always thought best buy and circuit city were the way to go

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[Anewbus]

thank you SO much guys, wow.. your feedback is greatly appreciated <3

i'm definitely going to call customer service tomorrow, thanks for all the reassurance that exoticpc is "real"! and its awesome to hear that sims 2 will run on any computer :)

i love the idea that they BUILD the laptop - i always thought best buy and circuit city were the way to go, but god, i was soooo wrong!! :p

Prepare yourself for a pleasurable customer service experience, pre,mid and post sales like you have never experienced before! :) No kidding, the folks at XoticPC are one of a kind. They genuinely care. Whatever lappy you pick and customize, you will be getting a machine that will out perform nearly anything on the shelves at Best Buy and especially Circuit City. (I've noticed Circuit City is still trying to sell computers that are 2 to 3 years ago)! The real sweet spot though with XoticPC is along with the great service and quality lappys custom built for you, is the warranties. You won't find a warranty like these at those two stores or many other places for that matter. You also won't find this type of service at Best Buy or Circuit City. Plus XoticPC makes sure your lappy is in perfect order before they ship it. Unlike the store you just go grab and take your chances. Then if something is wrong its a nightmare maze to get it taken care of. (Ever read the fine print in those store gaurantees? Once you open the lid on a lappy, your pretty much out of luck and yet that's the only way to check it out. Makes no sense).
I should know, I was going to go get a Toshiba at Best Buy when somebody told me to check out XoticPC before I did that. To think I could have ended up with a less powerful lappy with inferior parts and only a limited one year warranty and zero tech support! Not to mention a machine that could well give up the ghost in one year. I tremble to think of paying $900 for that. So I waited and saved up a bit more and now I'm getting a real lappy. A lappy one can be proud to own. Lappys get lots of love here at XoticPC and go to loving homes. :)

"XoticPC is the way to go"! :)

[ninacoolada]

Hey guys.. I'm looking at the Sager NP8660 and really loving it. Does anyone recommend it? Do you think I can have Windows XP instead of Vista?

[Anewbus]

Hey guys.. I'm looking at the Sager NP8660 and really loving it. Does anyone recommend it? Do you think I can have Windows XP instead of Vista?

Of course you can. :) Have you clicked on the customize button yet? You can go in and see all the things you can change or leave as they are. When you go into the customize area just choose XP under the Operating System section. Let us know if you need any help. :)

[The Bill]

Hey guys.. I'm looking at the Sager NP8660 and really loving it. Does anyone recommend it? Do you think I can have Windows XP instead of Vista?

Depends on how much RAM your going to be using (Vista is required with 8GB of RAM, which I doubt anyone will buy =/). Also some processors won't work with 4GB of RAM and XP.

[Mazeura]

If you haven't bought the laptop yet, try to make sure and get a P#### processor over the T####, due to their lower power consumption.

[Watson]

well sager np5160 is decent bro

[Maverick494]

well sager np5160 is decent bro

7/24/2008..... yea I think this thread is good to go.