How well will this laptop run The Sims 4? «12...Next Go

synth

http://www.johnlewis.com/hp-17-p001na-laptop-pc-amd-quad-core-8gb-ram-1tb-17-3-black/p2115974

all of the specs are there if you scroll a little! i know its not the best, but its the best things i can find (i think) that i can buy.

Colton147147

Underpowered for the game. You do need a gaming computer for the Sims.

This is the best you can do...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-Leopard-15-6-Inch-Laptop-Windows/dp/B013K54BCE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1445106064&sr=8-9&keywords=gaming+laptop

It is currently unknown if a GT 940M will survive the game however.

Colton147147

Here is another cheap laptop...
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-z51-15-6-laptop-white-10134915-pdt.html

It will run on medium however...

synth

i do know about it being under powered, but ive grown to live with that. will the 2nd one you linked and the one i liked run on medium settings?

Colton147147

That laptop will possibly run at low settings with laptop mode enabled. No expansions, stuff packs, or game packs. No patching either (you'll need to put Origin via offline mode to avoid the mandatory patching).

The Lenovo is at least has a dedicated GPU.

synth

ok ill look into it more ;p thanks for your help

phoebebebe13

simsjammy wrote: »

http://www.johnlewis.com/hp-17-p001na-laptop-pc-amd-quad-core-8gb-ram-1tb-17-3-black/p2115974

all of the specs are there if you scroll a little! i know its not the best, but its the best things i can find (i think) that i can buy.

You wont find anything in a 400 pound price range to run the game , about 800 pounds on a laptop and 600 pounds on a desktop

synth

phoebebebe13 wrote: »

simsjammy wrote: »

http://www.johnlewis.com/hp-17-p001na-laptop-pc-amd-quad-core-8gb-ram-1tb-17-3-black/p2115974

all of the specs are there if you scroll a little! i know its not the best, but its the best things i can find (i think) that i can buy.

You wont find anything in a 400 pound price range to run the game , about 800 pounds on a laptop and 600 pounds on a desktop

could you recommend a desktop that would run it?

Colton147147

This is what I have come up with via CyberPowerPC...
http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/saved/983369

Notifying @chesterbigbird since she is more experienced than me in building a desktop.

synth

would that run the sims 4 well?? its kinda cheap compared to laptops that run it well

Colton147147

Desktops are cheaper than laptops and are more powerful.

It'll run the Sims 4 well. You would need to upgrade the power supply and graphics card if you do wish to play demanding games in the future.

You can get the monitor cheaper elsewhere however. I can include a mouse and keyboard with it, if needed.

I suggest waiting for @chesterbigbird since she's more experienced than me.

Colton147147

Here is the new link that includes the mouse and keyboard...
http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/saved/983371

synth

thanks for your help(across all websites lol)!!! i might get a desktop instead, and ill wait for chesterbigbird :0 all of these things look so good

Colton147147

I upped the graphics card to next generation (300 series), which means upping the power supply...
http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/saved/983373

synth

anything under £500 is preferable, to start with (£400 is even better as i could get it quicker but i of course want it to be good) sorry to ask probably obvious questions but what do you mean by the power supply?

Colton147147

The power supply is basically the blood of your desktop. The CPU is the brain. The graphics card is... I am not sure what it would considered it be.

Without the power supply, pretty much the desktop won't function.

synth

ok that makes sense!! its necessary haha, i guess by the name it is what powers it

phoebebebe13

simsjammy wrote: »

phoebebebe13 wrote: »

simsjammy wrote: »

http://www.johnlewis.com/hp-17-p001na-laptop-pc-amd-quad-core-8gb-ram-1tb-17-3-black/p2115974

all of the specs are there if you scroll a little! i know its not the best, but its the best things i can find (i think) that i can buy.

You wont find anything in a 400 pound price range to run the game , about 800 pounds on a laptop and 600 pounds on a desktop

could you recommend a desktop that would run it?

If you want to go cheap You have your choice of color red, blue ,green. And have your choice of windows 10 or 7 -600 pounds or under

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freshtech-Motherboard-Performance-Certified-Barracuda/dp/B00KYVU6HM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1445115318&sr=8-2&keywords=gtx+960+computer

synth

those all look ok, do the changes in colour actually mean anything? i dont wanna sound silly but some desktops are so ugly, desktop sellers should start selling cute cases lol

phoebebebe13

simsjammy wrote: »

those all look ok, do the changes in colour actually mean anything? i dont wanna sound silly but some desktops are so ugly, desktops should start selling cute cases

I like the red one actually I love red. More fans the better. You can look at all the different cases and pm seller to ask questions about their different cases

This is cheaper but the others I posted are better than this over all. The ones I posed above also have a better and newer video card and processor but this is . 328 pounds http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desktop-PC-Computer-Geforce-Graphics/dp/B00UNKLP8I/ref=sr_1_10?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1445115580&sr=1-10&keywords=750+ti+computer

synth

ill keep em in mind! im looking around for some more, i dunno if buying an already made one is a better choice or customizing one. my only problem is i like sleeker looking ones and only have max £400-500

phoebebebe13

simsjammy wrote: »

ill keep em in mind! im looking around for some more, i dunno if buying an already made one is a better choice or customizing one. my only problem is i like sleeker looking ones and only have max £400-500

Sleeker and smaller cases not good as far as cooling.Its not about looks but hardware and how it games. Its important to have a good case where you can upgrade your pc, good cooling. You will not get a custom PC for 400-500 pounds where you get to pic out all good hardware. Your looking at 700 minimum maybe pounds but more.

Colton147147

Antec makes sleek cases...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G2HZ1934

You will have to build one (or pay someone; get a friend to do it).

phoebebebe13

Colton147147 wrote: »

Antec makes sleek cases...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G2HZ1934

You will have to build one (or pay someone; get a friend to do it).

not a good case. he person is looking for an already built pc

synth

aaah, is it obvious i know nothing about this haha. thank you both for helping! im still looking through the sites you've linked

Colton147147

phoebebebe13 wrote: »

not a good case. he person is looking for an already built pc

Sorry. I was just using that as an example.

Here's a better reviewed one...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129086