Forum:Trouble With Sims 3 Lag

Ever since I purchased my new computer, which was about two years ago, The Sims 3 always had a disappointing frame rate, though not terrible. Now, I recently got the Late Night expansion pack and Bridgeport's frame rate was downright awful. It took 5 Sim hours to get into a bar, and have a drink and two hours were spent on getting the bouncer to let me in! My Sim would just stand there and not do the interaction! By the time I was served a drink, the bar closed! I'd love to get into The Sims 3, but it's impossible because the frame rate makes enjoyability impossible.

Now, one of the main solutions to this I have tried (lowing graphical settings) and it somewhat works, but there is still lag and the game isn't exactly eye pleasing. Another suggestion, deleting caches before playing, isn't enough and I forget to delete the caches the next time I turn on the game. Now, the reason for the lag isn't my specs, as I more than meet the specs required. So, the reason has to be my graphics card.

GRAPHICS CARD: NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i

Now, what I ask of those of you who read this, is:

1. Is there a way to play the game at at least the medium of graphic settings with no lag without having to replace my graphics card?

2. If I must replace my card, what is the most recommendable card that is relatively cheap?

Thanks to anyone who took the time to read this, and I'd appreciate a response!

Keikari (talk) 21:05, December 31, 2012 (UTC) Keikari