I went to downlaod the new driver update and apparently I already had it on my computer. I didn't realize that I had to actually install it myself, which was simple enough. I started up The Sims 3 just now with the settings set on max. Everything looks amazing and runs very smoothly. You are right this card blows the integrated cards perfomance out of the water. I will take your advice and upgrade my power supply just to make sure that all goes well.

I highly recommend this graphics card to anyone else and it was only $120 right from best buy.

Thanks Joey, all your time has been greatly appreciated and another simaholic satisfied!