This is my latest purchase. It's been playing well although I had one memory crash, and it set itself on low settings and a couple of high settings. Since then I've eased the low to medium and a couple more to high and all seems well. How would you rate this for Sims3 and 4?
(Can't believe it's now $100 less than I paid this time last week!!!) http://www.dell.com/au/p/inspiron-15-3542-laptop/pd?oc=dx510404au&model_id=inspiron-15-3542-
It's an ok laptop, the graphics card should be able to handle medium and a few high.
It's a mid level card.. probably will not max the game but should get the job done.
Lol@ $100 cheaper, crap like that always happens to us Aussies
How odd, I was able to play TS3 with most of the expansions with just an ATI Radeon 3200HD on a 1366x768 display with 28-30 FPS. With everything on max. the only dip points below that where when something caught fire in the game. Then it would go to 1-2 FPS. :p the laptop in question was a Toshiba Satellite T135D.
Hello! I was hoping to get a quick review on this laptop right here. toshiba. com/us/cdettsr.to?productName=&fgpn=PSPNUU-01X02Q. It looks pretty good but I want a fourth opinion before I buy.
Can someone tell me which of these two is better? I missed out on the Acer Aspire deal a while back, and I'm running out of time. <br />
<br />
Lenovo Y50<br />
Intel Core i5-4200H (2.8GHz)<br />
8GB DDR3L<br />
1TB + 8GB SSHD<br />
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M<br />
<br />
or<br />
<br />
MSI GP Series GP60 Leopard-472<br />
Intel Core i7-4710HQ (2.50GHz)<br />
8GB DDR3L<br />
1TB HDD <br />
NVIDIA GeForce GT 840M
Hello,
This thread is very very old now!
That's a difficult one because the first one has a better graphics chip, but the second has a much better processor. I think that in the end a better graphics card would be better, so go for the Y50.
I apologize. Since the last comment was earlier this month, I thought it would be better to post here, rather than start a new thread. I'll go with the Y50, then. Thanks, and sorry about that.
CyberPowerPC FANGBOOK EVO 15.6" 1920x1080 Display
INTEL® Core™ i7-4710MQ Mobile Processor 2.50 GHz 6M Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.50 GHz
8GB (8GBx1) DDR3-1600 SODIMM Memory (Kingston or Crucial)
NVIDIA GTX 860M 2GB PCIe Video
500GB 5400RPM SATA300 Hard Drive
8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive
Yes should play very well on that laptop. Can you upgrade the hard drive to 7200rpm?
When I say upgrade I mean customize the laptop to include the faster hdd.
@SAMSPAIN22
Yes should play very well on that laptop. Can you upgrade the hard drive to 7200rpm?
When I say upgrade I mean customize the laptop to include the faster hdd.
Or an SSHD which is even faster. Or even better, an SSD if you can afford it (the fastest). Whilst neither really makes much difference in The Sims 3, it definitely makes other things like boot times, opening applications, etc. much faster.
CyberPowerPC FANGBOOK EVO 15.6" 1920x1080 Display
INTEL® Core™ i7-4710MQ Mobile Processor 2.50 GHz 6M Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.50 GHz
8GB (8GBx1) DDR3-1600 SODIMM Memory (Kingston or Crucial)
NVIDIA GTX 860M 2GB PCIe Video
500GB 5400RPM SATA300 Hard Drive
8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive
Yes should play very well on that laptop. Can you upgrade the hard drive to 7200rpm?
When I say upgrade I mean customize the laptop to include the faster hdd.
Yes actually in the customization there is an option and I can get a 7200RPM hard drive cheaper!! Thanks for the help
@SAMSPAIN22
Yes should play very well on that laptop. Can you upgrade the hard drive to 7200rpm?
When I say upgrade I mean customize the laptop to include the faster hdd.
Or an SSHD which is even faster. Or even better, an SSD if you can afford it (the fastest). Whilst neither really makes much difference in The Sims 3, it definitely makes other things like boot times, opening applications, etc. much faster.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
I do actually have an SSD at home so shall I install the OS and Sims onto that when I get the laptop for xmas??
@SAMSPAIN22
Yes should play very well on that laptop. Can you upgrade the hard drive to 7200rpm?
When I say upgrade I mean customize the laptop to include the faster hdd.
Or an SSHD which is even faster. Or even better, an SSD if you can afford it (the fastest). Whilst neither really makes much difference in The Sims 3, it definitely makes other things like boot times, opening applications, etc. much faster.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
I do actually have an SSD at home so shall I install the OS and Sims onto that when I get the laptop for xmas??
You'll have to check whether it's the right size, and that the Fangbook has a space inside the casing for the SSD. Maybe contact CyberpowerPC to see whether this could be possible.
@SAMSPAIN22
Yes should play very well on that laptop. Can you upgrade the hard drive to 7200rpm?
When I say upgrade I mean customize the laptop to include the faster hdd.
Or an SSHD which is even faster. Or even better, an SSD if you can afford it (the fastest). Whilst neither really makes much difference in The Sims 3, it definitely makes other things like boot times, opening applications, etc. much faster.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
I do actually have an SSD at home so shall I install the OS and Sims onto that when I get the laptop for xmas??
You'll have to check whether it's the right size, and that the Fangbook has a space inside the casing for the SSD. Maybe contact CyberpowerPC to see whether this could be possible.
Cody
I ordered a laptop with the exact same spec as the fangbook from pcspecialists, it has 750gb 7200rpm drive and room for an ssd and two M-satas which are very fast, can't wait for xmas!!
Hey! Maybe someone overhere can help me out! My graphics card is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M, which should of course be capable of playing the sims.. but the problem is that my game says it doesn't recognise my graphic card.. and I don't know what to do now? I found some explanations on the internet, but they're all so vague and difficult. pleaseee help me out?
Hey! Maybe someone overhere can help me out! My graphics card is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M, which should of course be capable of playing the sims.. but the problem is that my game says it doesn't recognise my graphic card.. and I don't know what to do now? I found some explanations on the internet, but they're all so vague and difficult. pleaseee help me out?
I've personally ordered Sims 4 recently so going back to simming after over a year will have me poking around the forums more.
If anyone is seeking out a laptop for their Sims 3 and/or Sims 4 gaming needs, do drop by a post as I'll be checking this thread more often to help! :D
I've personally ordered Sims 4 recently so going back to simming after over a year will have me poking around the forums more.<br />
<br />
If anyone is seeking out a laptop for their Sims 3 and/or Sims 4 game, do drop by a post as I'll be checking this thread more often to help!
I've personally ordered Sims 4 recently so going back to simming after over a year will have me poking around the forums more.<br />
<br />
If anyone is seeking out a laptop for their Sims 3 and/or Sims 4 game, do drop by a post as I'll be checking this thread more often to help!
hi!! great to see you hope all is well
HI CEEJAY!! So nice to see you still active in the community!! ^^ Have you indulged yourself in the Sims 4?
I've personally ordered Sims 4 recently so going back to simming after over a year will have me poking around the forums more.<br />
<br />
If anyone is seeking out a laptop for their Sims 3 and/or Sims 4 game, do drop by a post as I'll be checking this thread more often to help!
hi!! great to see you hope all is well
HI CEEJAY!! So nice to see you still active in the community!! ^^ Have you indulged yourself in the Sims 4?
yep you know me got it on release to test for others you should check out simsvip there are some nice hints about the first EP.
I've personally ordered Sims 4 recently so going back to simming after over a year will have me poking around the forums more.<br />
<br />
If anyone is seeking out a laptop for their Sims 3 and/or Sims 4 game, do drop by a post as I'll be checking this thread more often to help!
hi!! great to see you hope all is well
HI CEEJAY!! So nice to see you still active in the community!! ^^ Have you indulged yourself in the Sims 4?
yep you know me got it on release to test for others you should check out simsvip there are some nice hints about the first EP.
Of course!! I'll definitely be going through your posts and threads :P Thank you for all you do for this community And oh goodness, word about the first EP already, I'll definitely be sure to update myself with these goodies XD
*Waves* Hi, Blue!! It's a pleasure to see you!! Thanks for stopping by as well I hope you all have been doing wonderful and enjoying the holidays ^^ I also hope your avatar does not hold true :c
Hi, I was wondering if you're still helping people out to find some good laptops for simming? I was going to get computer pieces and buy my own desktop but since I do not live in the usa sending them from newegg.com is really expensive, they do not even deliver to my country. So I was planning on getting a laptop but I've been struggling to find some. I know the specs and would love a 650, 660, 750 or 740 Nvidia graphics card but haven't found any laptops/desktop with those cards and that fit the specs. They're way too expensive. I currently have like 540 usd, but could try to extent it :) Thanks
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It's a mid level card.. probably will not max the game but should get the job done.
Lol@ $100 cheaper, crap like that always happens to us Aussies
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
toshiba. com/us/cdettsr.to?productName=&fgpn=PSPNUU-01X02Q.
It looks pretty good but I want a fourth opinion before I buy.
Lenovo Y50
Intel Core i5-4200H (2.8GHz)
8GB DDR3L
1TB + 8GB SSHD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
or
MSI GP Series GP60 Leopard-472
Intel Core i7-4710HQ (2.50GHz)
8GB DDR3L
1TB HDD
NVIDIA GeForce GT 840M
Hello,
This thread is very very old now!
That's a difficult one because the first one has a better graphics chip, but the second has a much better processor. I think that in the end a better graphics card would be better, so go for the Y50.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
Ask me about custom-built PCs!
Need to upgrade? - $400 for high settings in Sims 4 --> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LtphdC
CyberPowerPC FANGBOOK EVO 15.6" 1920x1080 Display
INTEL® Core™ i7-4710MQ Mobile Processor 2.50 GHz 6M Smart Cache, Max Turbo Freq. 3.50 GHz
8GB (8GBx1) DDR3-1600 SODIMM Memory (Kingston or Crucial)
NVIDIA GTX 860M 2GB PCIe Video
500GB 5400RPM SATA300 Hard Drive
8X DVD±R/RW/4X + DL Super-Multi Drive
When I say upgrade I mean customize the laptop to include the faster hdd.
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
Or an SSHD which is even faster. Or even better, an SSD if you can afford it (the fastest). Whilst neither really makes much difference in The Sims 3, it definitely makes other things like boot times, opening applications, etc. much faster.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
Ask me about custom-built PCs!
Need to upgrade? - $400 for high settings in Sims 4 --> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LtphdC
Yes actually in the customization there is an option and I can get a 7200RPM hard drive cheaper!! Thanks for the help
I do actually have an SSD at home so shall I install the OS and Sims onto that when I get the laptop for xmas??
You'll have to check whether it's the right size, and that the Fangbook has a space inside the casing for the SSD. Maybe contact CyberpowerPC to see whether this could be possible.
Cody
Ask me about custom-built PCs!
Need to upgrade? - $400 for high settings in Sims 4 --> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LtphdC
I ordered a laptop with the exact same spec as the fangbook from pcspecialists, it has 750gb 7200rpm drive and room for an ssd and two M-satas which are very fast, can't wait for xmas!!
http://modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Getting_new_graphics_cards_recognized_by_the_game
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/727643.page#11565994
If anyone is seeking out a laptop for their Sims 3 and/or Sims 4 gaming needs, do drop by a post as I'll be checking this thread more often to help! :D
hi!! great to see you hope all is well
yep you know me got it on release to test for others
DO NOT - PM me tech ?s/issues. ▬ DO create a thread in it's respective Technical Forum. Vacation goes by way too fast!
US Links ► (TS3), Help for all things Sims (Answer HQ).
Of course!! I'll definitely be going through your posts and threads :P Thank you for all you do for this community
*Waves* Hi, Blue!!
DO NOT - PM me tech ?s/issues. ▬ DO create a thread in it's respective Technical Forum. Vacation goes by way too fast!
US Links ► (TS3), Help for all things Sims (Answer HQ).
pouty! for sure
Hi, I was wondering if you're still helping people out to find some good laptops for simming? I was going to get computer pieces and buy my own desktop but since I do not live in the usa sending them from newegg.com is really expensive, they do not even deliver to my country. So I was planning on getting a laptop but I've been struggling to find some. I know the specs and would love a 650, 660, 750 or 740 Nvidia graphics card but haven't found any laptops/desktop with those cards and that fit the specs. They're way too expensive. I currently have like 540 usd, but could try to extent it :) Thanks