This update through NVIDIA is unprecedented on iMacs and 15" MacBook Pros as all driver updates come from Apple. I notice that this is aimed at Mac Pro users who can upgrade their cards, all other Macs mentioned are beta support so there may be issues. How compatible is this update on the mentioned iMacs and MacBook Pros? Have you guys tested it?
My worry is that if people update and it causes an issue they will have to go through the hassle of reinstalling their OS just to get the compatible Apple drivers back.
If anyone tries this PLEASE post here with your experience. It will really help others. I'll try it out tonight but my MacBook Pro has an NVIDIA card that isn't affected so I won't be any help for those with affected cards I'm afraid.
Oh I see, clearing the NVRAM (PRAM) will revert back to the Apple driver. Nifty. But annoying if you have to reset your NVRAM at some point in the future as you'll have to update the driver again.
These drivers should also install the NVIDIA Driver Manager which will download new drivers when available or let you revert back to the OS drivers. We have tested on Macbooks, but not iMacs - so not extensively tested here but they do at fix at least one driver crash we have encountered.
I know it's not super common for Mac users to update their drivers manually so definitely interested in your feedback and community feedback on how well the NVIDIA app works for you guys.
These drivers should also install the NVIDIA Driver Manager which will download new drivers when available or let you revert back to the OS drivers. We have tested on Macbooks, but not iMacs - so not extensively tested here but they do at fix at least one driver crash we have encountered.
I know it's not super common for Mac users to update their drivers manually so definitely interested in your feedback and community feedback on how well the NVIDIA app works for you guys.
@BluebellFlora Would that update help fix the crashing problems in the sims? (I've been using a separate drive but it's a bit of a hassle)
There's a chance that it might, yes. Remind me what Mac you have? You must understand that it's not normal practice to upgrade through NVIDIA so doing so is at your own risk. I've written a guide on how to do it here but ultimately it's your decision.
There are many different types of MacBook Pro, all with different specs. I found your previous post on here, is this the Mac you are referring to:
OS X El Capitan
Version 10.11.1
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)
Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Startup Disk Macintosh HD
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB
Where I told you it also has an NVIDIA graphics too? I'm 99% certain it does but please double check before even thinking of upgrading the NVIDIA driver manually. Even then, you need to understand the risks involved.
@BluebellFlora That is the one, but if it's really that dangerous I guess I'll keep using my separate hard drive.
It's not necessarily dangerous, it's not normal practice so if you do it, you do so at your own risk. All updates come from Apple so to download it from NVIDIA is unusual.
@BluebellFlora Yes, this is the first time I've really sat down and played since the update. I don't use many other apps, so I haven't noticed anything else not working properly.
I don't know where more to write. I've wasted my time and money. I write to the developers on a weekly basis, but with no luck. I bought my mac on January and the first thing I did was to buy and download Sims 4, so basically my computer the only thing that has is this game. Every time I try to contact EA for this problem they send me to write in the forum, but I'm really 🐸🐸🐸🐸 off about it. Can't play since January, and I've really lost my patience. Just venting here.
Hi my daughter wants this game but I,m such a thicko I haven't a clue weather to download as there is meant to be issue's so can anyone help me as I got OS X EL CAPTAIN Version 10.11.3 MacBook Pro 13 inch 2012 2.5 Ghz Intel Core i5 4 GB 1600 Mhz DDR3 Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB HELPPPP
On TS4 it makes me hover over all options, in fullscreen ONLY, when I zoom out, it's okay, but I play w/ full screen.. Anyone? Please help <:( :'( :'( :( :(
I've begun having hangs/crashes when my Sim travels to the Science Lab. Thought it might be mods, but also found this to happen in my test game without mods or CC. I checked in with Activity Monitor and found this: Virtual Memory 2.07 TB. How is this possible? My HD is only 1 TB.
For some reason, my UI has become really small all of a sudden. It's been perfectly normal before, but now the UI (Options in the corner, portrait panel, etc.) are tiny. Does this have to do with resolution?
I think the problem may be the resolution, as my UI shrank when I raised it in The Sims 3 too. Could that be the problem? EDIT: Tried changing resolution, going into Windowed Mode, resetting graphics to default, nothing happened.
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This update through NVIDIA is unprecedented on iMacs and 15" MacBook Pros as all driver updates come from Apple. I notice that this is aimed at Mac Pro users who can upgrade their cards, all other Macs mentioned are beta support so there may be issues. How compatible is this update on the mentioned iMacs and MacBook Pros? Have you guys tested it?
My worry is that if people update and it causes an issue they will have to go through the hassle of reinstalling their OS just to get the compatible Apple drivers back.
If anyone tries this PLEASE post here with your experience. It will really help others. I'll try it out tonight but my MacBook Pro has an NVIDIA card that isn't affected so I won't be any help for those with affected cards I'm afraid.
Sadly not compatible on the current version of OS X 10.11.3:
Here is one the should work with 10.11.3: http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/99119/en-us
These drivers should also install the NVIDIA Driver Manager which will download new drivers when available or let you revert back to the OS drivers. We have tested on Macbooks, but not iMacs - so not extensively tested here but they do at fix at least one driver crash we have encountered.
I know it's not super common for Mac users to update their drivers manually so definitely interested in your feedback and community feedback on how well the NVIDIA app works for you guys.
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Thanks @SimGuruModSquad
10.11.4 came out today. Haven't yet updated to it though so I'll give this a go.
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There's a chance that it might, yes. Remind me what Mac you have? You must understand that it's not normal practice to upgrade through NVIDIA so doing so is at your own risk. I've written a guide on how to do it here but ultimately it's your decision.
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There are many different types of MacBook Pro, all with different specs. I found your previous post on here, is this the Mac you are referring to:
OS X El Capitan
Version 10.11.1
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)
Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Startup Disk Macintosh HD
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB
Where I told you it also has an NVIDIA graphics too? I'm 99% certain it does but please double check before even thinking of upgrading the NVIDIA driver manually. Even then, you need to understand the risks involved.
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It's not necessarily dangerous, it's not normal practice so if you do it, you do so at your own risk. All updates come from Apple so to download it from NVIDIA is unusual.
So far the game hasn't crashed, just graphical bugs and some sims sliding from chair to chair. Do you know what might be causing this?
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Still in Yosemite? No idea. It's graphics related, do you have any Mods/CC that need to be updated since the 22nd March patch?
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Has this been happening since you installed the latest update on the 22nd?
Are you getting any weird graphics issues with any other apps?
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OS X EL CAPTAIN
Version 10.11.3
MacBook Pro 13 inch 2012
2.5 Ghz Intel Core i5
4 GB 1600 Mhz DDR3
Intel HD Graphics 4000 1536 MB
HELPPPP
Anyone? Please help <:( :'( :'( :( :(
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac14,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 3.2 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 16 GB
Boot ROM Version: IM142.0118.B13
SMC Version (system): 2.15f7
Chipset Model: NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M
Type: GPU
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 1024 MB
Vendor: NVIDIA (0x10de)
Device ID: 0x0fea
Revision ID: 0x00a2
ROM Revision: 3782
Displays:
iMac:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Pixel Depth: 32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Built-In: Yes
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010)
Processor 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3
Memory 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 4670 256 MB
I think the problem may be the resolution, as my UI shrank when I raised it in The Sims 3 too. Could that be the problem?
EDIT: Tried changing resolution, going into Windowed Mode, resetting graphics to default, nothing happened.
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