How do I set up this Nvidia graphics card for Sims 3 game?

kneal007 · July 2016

just got a new pc. its got nvidia gtx 950 graphics card. im able to access the nvidia control panel.
i wanted to know where are instructions on how to set up sims 3 reading graphics card (or vice versa) and also setting the framerates i keep seeing people talking about.

kneal007 · July 2016

ok i launched the game and it read something about the game not recognizing my graphics card

SimplyJen · July 2016

Right-click desktop > Nvidia Control Panel

Getting your graphics card recognized:
http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Getting_new_graphics_cards_recognized_by_the_game

First worry about turning on vsync. Instructions in the image above. Turn on the cheat FPS on to check if it's working. It should be capping at 60 depending on your monitors refresh rate. Full screen mode is required for it to work.

Getting your graphics card recognized shouldn't be necessary. Without vsync it will cause temps to rise and the game can stutter from high frames. If vsync is indeed on but you experience issues then you can try getting the card recognized. After following the guide, you can PM me if you can't figure it out.

kneal007 · July 2016

ok. thanks so much. going to turn on vsync

Okblondee7 · July 2016

calling @phoebebebe13

calling @chesterbigbird

kneal007 · July 2016

how do i turn on the cheat FPS to see if its working???

SimplyJen · July 2016

CTRL+SHIFT+C type in FPS on (sorry, I forgot about the on part)

Okblondee7 · July 2016

Pull up the cheat console and type in: fps on.

I tagged two very computer savvy people who should show up when they have time. Both of them are awesome. I could be of more help (a little, lol) but I have AMD right now.

Edit to add: And of course @Simasaurus09 will never steer you in the wrong direction. She's awesome too.
I just now noticed your NVidia set-up post, @Simasaurus09! I was born with tunnel vision...

kneal007 · July 2016

so this is while in-game?

SimplyJen · July 2016

Yes you need to load up the game to type in the cheat.

kneal007 · July 2016

ok doing now

kneal007 · July 2016

ok it took me a second to figure out what i was looking for. there were small digits in the upper righthand corner going up to 60

Okblondee7 · July 2016

As long as it doesn't go over 60, you are good to go.

kneal007 · July 2016

do i keep the "FPS on"? or do it type in the cheat w/ "off" and continue with game?

SimplyJen · July 2016

Yes the text is small but that is right. It's on and working now. Just a tip I recommend keeping the graphics setting High Detailed Lots low. (0-4) Loading near by lots can always cause lag.

SimplyJen · July 2016

kneal007 wrote: »

do i keep the "FPS on"? or do it type in the cheat w/ "off" and continue with game?

You can turn the cheat off now. It was only needed to check if the FPS was capping and it is. You shouldn't have to bother with getting your card recognized either unless you have problems.

kneal007 · July 2016

thanks so much guys for the prompt and helpful guidance. i greatly appreciate it

SimplyJen · July 2016

No problem

Congrats on the new PC.

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How do I set up this Nvidia graphics card for Sims 3 game?

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