Not sure which forum I should have posted this in, but I need the help. I'm returning my current laptop and these are all within my budget:

**Changed them because they all seem pretty crap.

Lenovo Ideapad 110

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXEQQO...coding=UTF8&me=

Acer Aspire ES 15

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J42JPL...coding=UTF8&me=

2017 HP 15.6" HD

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Backlit-D...4AG2WDE6TRP3N3Z

HP 15-F222WM
https://www.amazon.com/HP-15-F222WM...1R2YH310SBMXSNB

Which one??

If none of these are good, then feel free to suggest a laptop under $320.

The first one has an integrated graphics card without dedicated memory. Maybe not the best option. (Intel HD Graphics 620). For seasons and later, a 2.5 GHz processor is recommended for Vista (I'm assuming it means "Vista and above"), and this one has 2.4.

The second one also has a lower than 2.5 GHz processor, and doesn't list a graphics card (usually a bad sign).

The third one has a 2 GHz processor and a radeon r4 card - listed as integrated, and for "casual gaming", so if you play TS2 every day and like playing with lots of CC, it may not be the best option.

All seem like they're overall fine for things like school work, multimedia, internet, watching movies, and other things most computers can handle, but they may not be particular good for gaming. Depends on how you play the game, of course. If you're more of a casual player, and don't play every day, most modern laptops can probably run the game, even if you may have to turn some settings down a bit. Just don't expect awesome graphics and top performance, and if you play long sessions every day, the laptops above will most likely tire out much faster than a more powerful laptop. You rarely get a lot of computer oomph for that prize tag (but computers are generally more expensive where I live).

TS2 requirements, and more: http://modthesims.info/wiki.php?tit...Recommendations

Some of the newer integrated cards are okay to play sims 2 on. I would never choose a netbook though.

Thanks for your help and tips! I revised the post since my initial choices were kind of "blah".

I was going to suggest that last one, but I see you already found it . That one is quite similar to the one I use, but it's a little bit faster. I'd say you should go for that one.

Is it just me, or all of them have 4GB of RAM?
I would personally go for at least 8GB. But maybe the sims 2 don't need that much. I do not remember

4GB seems to be the standard for cheaper, and more basic computers. I checked the prices at a store because I'm changing my computer by the end of the year and every PC with more than that amount was a lot more expensive, even if the other features were crappier.

According to the Sims wikia, the game with its expansions only needs 1 gigabyte RAM minimum for Vista and above. When I recently installed the game onto my XP, I knew RAM wouldn't be issue since I have 3 gigs in that behemoth. :P

Part of me is remotely surprised Windows 98 is the oldest OS that can run the game, but then I remembered how well and fast that particular Windows version operated. First few years I had XP, I missed Windows 98.

One important thing to remember with any computer-it's not just the RAM-it's the power needed to run a decent video card. If you don't have enough power to run the video, you aren't going to have a good experience. Extreme choppiness and lag are usually involved. You need a decent power supply to do it with.

That's why I recommend (and I'm old school, forgive me) a desktop every time. Laptops do not have all the necessary components to run a complex game without burning through on-board cards. Although there are new generation 'gaming only'computers that can handle it, they're pretty pricey.

Wow, those prices are not bad at all. Watch me end up with a new laptop too!

Well..yeah, those prices are Ok, but I would not get a laptop for any sort of gaming. I bought one for my daughter last Christmas, because I could afford a gaming laptop..and she wanted a laptop.
Believe me, it was a tad more expensive than these.
A desktop with the same gear/equivalent would have save me money!