Question... Need upgrade to play video games on the hp mini

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=...
I just bought this cute computer and i want to play sims 3 but it says i need to upgrade my graphics card. Where can i get it...? Does anyone else have this problem.

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HP DV9700, t9300, Nvidia 8600, 4GB, Crucial C300 128GB SSD
HP Photosmart Premium C309G, HP Photosmart 6520
HP Touchpad, HP Chromebook 11
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