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    Upgrading to a better graphics card. Where can I find information?

    EuphorialQueenEuphorialQueen Posts: 6,224 Member
    in PC - Technical Discussions
    Is there a good tool to use to find a better graphics card for my current system?
    System:
    Product name: h8-1214
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
    Graphics card:
    AMD Radeon HD 7450
    Current Resolution: 1920 x 1080
    Refresh: 60
    Version: 8.960.11.1000 (4/25/2012)*This is the latest driver update I could find for this card.
    Graphics Memory: 1,662 MB
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    I read the thread *WIP* Supported Graphics Card List (The Sims 4 Edition) by @CodySimstein
    My card is not on the list but I am confused as to what I can get and put in myself that will work with my computer.
    Any help is appreciated. -EQ
    *EQCreations Presents* Households by EQCreations * Spaces by EQCreations * Rosebud Challenge * Rosebud 500K Solitaire Challenge * Rosebud In The City * ChallengeMashUp * Eco Existence Challenge by @EuphorialQueen * The Sims Creators' Consortium *

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      CodySimsteinCodySimstein Posts: 1,466 Member
      EuphorialQueen wrote: »
      Is there a good tool to use to find a better graphics card for my current system?
      System:
      Product name: h8-1214
      Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
      Graphics card:
      AMD Radeon HD 7450
      Current Resolution: 1920 x 1080
      Refresh: 60
      Version: 8.960.11.1000 (4/25/2012)*This is the latest driver update I could find for this card.
      Graphics Memory: 1,662 MB
      - - - - - -
      I read the thread *WIP* Supported Graphics Card List (The Sims 4 Edition) by @CodySimstein
      My card is not on the list but I am confused as to what I can get and put in myself that will work with my computer.
      Any help is appreciated. -EQ

      Hello,

      The reason why you have not found your graphics card on my list is that I and the team are in the process of updating the thread so that we have a complete list. However, I expect it to be able to handle The Sims 4 at medium settings (provided the rest of your system meets the recommended requirements).

      I hope this helps and keep simming,

      Cody
      Member of the Tech Responders team.


      Ask me about custom-built PCs!

      Need to upgrade? - $400 for high settings in Sims 4 --> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LtphdC
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      EuphorialQueenEuphorialQueen Posts: 6,224 Member
      CodySimstein wrote: »
      Hello,
      The reason why you have not found your graphics card on my list is that I and the team are in the process of updating the thread so that we have a complete list. However, I expect it to be able to handle The Sims 4 at medium settings (provided the rest of your system meets the recommended requirements).
      I hope this helps and keep simming,
      Cody
      Thank you @CodySimstein for the reply. (*)
      I realize the list is not complete. I will be happy to be able to run Sims 4 with my current setup.
      I am still going to be shopping for a card that will allow me to run at optimal rather than medium settings.
      At least I will have more time to decide what to get. B)
      *EQCreations Presents* Households by EQCreations * Spaces by EQCreations * Rosebud Challenge * Rosebud 500K Solitaire Challenge * Rosebud In The City * ChallengeMashUp * Eco Existence Challenge by @EuphorialQueen * The Sims Creators' Consortium *
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      CodySimsteinCodySimstein Posts: 1,466 Member
      EuphorialQueen wrote: »
      CodySimstein wrote: »
      Hello,
      The reason why you have not found your graphics card on my list is that I and the team are in the process of updating the thread so that we have a complete list. However, I expect it to be able to handle The Sims 4 at medium settings (provided the rest of your system meets the recommended requirements).
      I hope this helps and keep simming,
      Cody
      Thank you @CodySimstein for the reply. (*)
      I realize the list is not complete. I will be happy to be able to run Sims 4 with my current setup.
      I am still going to be shopping for a card that will allow me to run at optimal rather than medium settings.
      At least I will have more time to decide what to get. B)

      I hope in a future upgrade to add a 'rank' for cards that can run the game at Ultra settings - check back in the future, and you can choose whichever card of that rank takes your fancy. If you would like to upgrade your graphics card, then I would also suggest upgrading your power supply as well. Feel free to ask about this if you have any more questions.

      I hope this helps and keep simming,

      Cody
      Member of the Tech Responders team.


      Ask me about custom-built PCs!

      Need to upgrade? - $400 for high settings in Sims 4 --> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LtphdC
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      EuphorialQueenEuphorialQueen Posts: 6,224 Member
      Looks like I am okay for now. ;)
      Ultra Setting with no tweaks:
      s4_opt10.jpg
      *EQCreations Presents* Households by EQCreations * Spaces by EQCreations * Rosebud Challenge * Rosebud 500K Solitaire Challenge * Rosebud In The City * ChallengeMashUp * Eco Existence Challenge by @EuphorialQueen * The Sims Creators' Consortium *
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