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What is the best computer for Sims 4 and other gaming?
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Hello all! Recently I have had to uninstall origin and Sims 4 from my laptop because Origin's super lovely update rendered my laptop obsolete in terms of playing the Sims 4 (and gaming in general). Any who, so I've decided to save up for a desktop computer (thanks to advice from rosemow, phoebebebe13 and DarkAmaranth1966).
So I'm thinking of these computers and I'd like to know what you guys think of them;
iBUYPOWER - Desktop - AMD FX-Series - 16GB Memory - 2TB Hard Drive - Black/Red
(With a 2TB hard drive and 16GB memory, this computer has everything you need for media storage and multitasking gameplay. The high-quality dedicated graphics offer realistic in-game images with minimal lag.)
CyberPowerPC - Gamer Ultra Desktop - AMD FX-Series - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black/Blue
(Take down your challengers and collaborate with allies using this desktop, which features vivid AMD Radeon graphics and 8GB system memory to run graphics-intensive games and programs. Plug in accessories using the USB ports, or connect to an HDTV or high-definition monitor using the HDMI output.)
HP - ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 12GB Memory - 2TB Hard Drive - Brushed Metal
( This desktop features 12GB of high-bandwidth memory for smooth multitasking, plus Bang & Olufsen audio for pristine sound when gaming and watching movies. The HDMI output allows you to connect an HDTV or up to 3 monitors, so you can immerse yourself in high-definition graphics.)
HP - Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - HP finish in twinkle black
(Enjoy live streaming updates from your favorite websites on this Hewlett Packard desktop. Preloaded with the Windows 10 operating system, this computer also lets you create custom audio, video and data files and write them to a DVD. Connect to the web and transfer files using wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity on this Hewlett Packard desktop.)
So which one is better?
So I'm thinking of these computers and I'd like to know what you guys think of them;
iBUYPOWER - Desktop - AMD FX-Series - 16GB Memory - 2TB Hard Drive - Black/Red
(With a 2TB hard drive and 16GB memory, this computer has everything you need for media storage and multitasking gameplay. The high-quality dedicated graphics offer realistic in-game images with minimal lag.)
CyberPowerPC - Gamer Ultra Desktop - AMD FX-Series - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black/Blue
(Take down your challengers and collaborate with allies using this desktop, which features vivid AMD Radeon graphics and 8GB system memory to run graphics-intensive games and programs. Plug in accessories using the USB ports, or connect to an HDTV or high-definition monitor using the HDMI output.)
HP - ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 12GB Memory - 2TB Hard Drive - Brushed Metal
( This desktop features 12GB of high-bandwidth memory for smooth multitasking, plus Bang & Olufsen audio for pristine sound when gaming and watching movies. The HDMI output allows you to connect an HDTV or up to 3 monitors, so you can immerse yourself in high-definition graphics.)
HP - Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - HP finish in twinkle black
(Enjoy live streaming updates from your favorite websites on this Hewlett Packard desktop. Preloaded with the Windows 10 operating system, this computer also lets you create custom audio, video and data files and write them to a DVD. Connect to the web and transfer files using wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity on this Hewlett Packard desktop.)
So which one is better?
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Would it be possible to link them?
What is your preferred budget?
PS what other games are you playing besides the sims? I would need to look up requirements for those games
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- Intel® Core™ i5-6400T Processor
- Quad-core
- 2.2 GHz / 2.8 GHz with TurboBoost
- 6 MB cache
Memory (RAM) 8 GB DDR3 (16 GB maximum installable RAM)
Graphics card AMD Radeon R7-A360 (4 GB DDR3)
Storage 2 TB HDD
Motherboard Intel H110
The have been posting all over the boards spamming and even spamming my wall. They are posting all in one computers . I answered them here http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/901010/getting-new-computer#latest
Your spamming if you ask the same question in more than one thread and also on my wall. I was already answering you in a thread when you posted on my wall. Then you posted again in another thread. People who help in tech volunteer our personal time to help people. We don't get paid to help people and don't work for EA. Sticking to one thread will be a lot easier for people to help you rather than making me post everywhere. Thank you
iBUYPOWER - Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - 120GB Solid State Drive + 1TB Hard Drive - Black/Red
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Powerful quad-core processing performance.
16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming
Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
1TB hard drive and 120GB solid state drive (SSD) for a blend of storage space and speed
The hard drive provides ample storage, while the SSD delivers faster start-up times and data access.
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Driven by 3GB dedicated video memory to quickly render high-quality images for videos and games.
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Hard Drive Capacity 1120 gigabytes
Hard Drive Type
SATA + Solid State Drive
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Speed
3.4 gigahertz
Processor Model
Intel 6th Generation Core i7
System Memory (RAM)
16 gigabytes
Im getting a desktop in february and wanted to know how well this one will do? Only problem I have with it is it doesnt come with a disc drive. However theres pne thats 30 dollars more that does have one ( i dont want to have to buy and external one)
I can make you a custom cyberpower pc configuration if you like.. what's your budget?
Edit.. if your not buying till February then the link i will provide will expire. Your more then welcome to PM me around the time your going to buy and i can customize the pc to your liking.
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
If your buying in February the computers your looking at now may not be available then. It's best to ask for computer help when your ready to buy.
COOLERMASTER CM STORM ENFORCER - GAMING ENTHUSIAST CASE
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-6700k (4.0GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard ASUS® Z170 PRO GAMING/AURA: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs, RGB Lighting
Memory (RAM) 16GB HyperX SAVAGE DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 8GB Kit)
Graphics Card 8GB EVGA GEFORCE GTX 1080 FTW GAMING - DVI, HDMI, 3x DP - GTX VR Ready!
1st Hard Disk 500GB Samsung 750 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (upto 540MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk 1TB WD BLACK 3.5" WD1003FZEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 16x BLU-RAY WRITER DRIVE, 16x DVD ±R/±RW & SOFTWARE
Memory Card Reader INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable 1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
USB Options MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
Operating System Language United Kingdom - English Language
DVD Recovery Media Windows 10 (64-bit) Home DVD with paper sleeve
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16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
I'm super sorry I never responded to this thread! I was just super sad about not being able to play the sims anymore and basically throwing over $60 down the drain that I just tried to block out anything that reminded me of it. (I get at least 90% of my fun from this game, so that was a hard hit). Anyway now that Black Friday is on our heels, I'm thinking of getting a desktop and if you guys could help me, I'd really appreciate it!
I'm looking at these two computers mainly because money is a huge issue and I can't afford anything over $300.00. This laptop I'm using right now was a gift to put things in perspective.
So are these two computers any good?
http://www.sears.com/dell-optiplex-7010-sff-g870-3.1-ghz-8.0gb/p-SPM11019327032?plpSellerId=CDI Computer Dealers&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
(Dell)
http://www.sears.com/lenovo-thinkcentre-m91p-4518e4u-sff-i5-2400-3.1ghz/p-SPM11148168432?plpSellerId=CDI Computer Dealers&prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2
(Lenovo)
Both of those are extreamly low end and will never be able to play the game even at lower settings. You are going to find it impossible to find anything under $500
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
Unfortunately no these are not meant to run the game at all. You do need a gaming computer with certain computer specs which will run in the $700 price range and up. It can't be avoided. I would suggest saving your money until you can afford one. Sorry for the bad news
at the moment with prices I would say $700. $500 and they will get AMD with a low end power supply which would be bad
I agree with both @chesterbigbird and @phoebebebe13; the desktops are low-end and you most likely won't be able to play the game. You would not find any computer capable of running the game without any issue at that price point.
This is as low as I would go ($629):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227691
$500 would run the game.. didn't say it would be good though LOL.
Yeah you need a good budget preferably above $700 to run the game well without issues.
16GB hyper X fury
MSI GTX 1080
MSI gaming M5 mobo
Evga 750 supernova
Corsair hydro h110i GT
Corsair obsidian 750D
500GB SSD
6TB Seagate Barracuda Pro
LG 34" ultra wide
I was just saying you know how prices change and vary. $500 will get you that plum computer colton had posted that was all amd with a low power supply that would probably catch on fire
Asus R516UX 15-inch High Performance FHD Gaming Laptop,
Intel Core i7-6500U up to 3.1GHz,
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M,
15.6" Full HD 1920x1080,
8GB RAM,
1TB HDD
I would go for a 960m video card or better on laptop. GTX 950m are ddr3 vram and the 960 and up are ddr5 vram and better for gaming in higher resolutions like 1080p
That processor is also dual core. You don't want a "U" processor. On laptop you want an i7 HQ or MQ processor which is quad core. This game is processor heavy