Graphics Card

BellKids

My computer sometimes crashes, and I think it's because of the graphics card. This computer was my grandpa's but it was for work. So it wasn't meant for gaming, it can still handle The Sims 3 though. The graphics card is, Intel HD Graphics Family. I was wondering if that can hold Sims3 and custom content, I have been really wanting custom content, but I'm scared to get some, I don't want my computer crashing more.

igazor

Hi there. Intel HD is not a dedicated graphics card, it is what we call "integrated" graphics. That means the computer has to pull resources such as processor power and extra memory (RAM) to perform graphics related functions. There is only so far you can take games like TS3 on integrated graphics. Some of the EPs (expansion packs) are just not going to perform well on those. How many EPs do you have and which ones?

Here is a page with suggestions on how to play with integrated graphics that better describes its limitations.
http://modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Onboard_Graphics

On your other post, you were asked to run a dxdiag report and provided with instructions on how to run one so we can get a better picture of the system you are playing on. That would be more helpful so we can tell you what to expect as you continue to play.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/893262/operating-system

As for custom content, it's all going to depend on the content in question and how much of it. A small number of custom objects probably wouldn't do much harm to any player's game. Very high quality custom hair and skins could cause graphics problems, other things could be in between.

BellKids

The EP I own include,

Seasons
Pets
Generations
Late night
High-End Loft Stuff
World Adventures

BellKids

I will soon put the D dish report once I am able to get on our computer.

BellKids

Dxdiag not d dish sorry

phoebebebe13

This game does not like intel HD family graphics and it is not designed for gaming the sims 3 game. No way can it run pets or seasons. I would uninstall those and see if you still crash

BellKids

Thanks guys I know this is like a year late but the game works perfectly fine, it has been working fine since aug 2016