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Is my laptop fine to play sims? *specs included*
Googlie
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I have an HP envy
Specs
Detailed specifications
Operating system
Windows 10 Home 64d24
Touch Screen
Included
Hard drive description
1 TB 5400 rpm SATAd11
Processor family
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-6500U with Intel® HD Graphics 520 (2.5 GHz, 4 MB cache, 2 cores)d16
Weight
6.97 lbd4
Display
17.3" diagonal FHD IPS anti-glare WLED-backlit touch screen (1920 x 1080)d10
Display size (diagonal)
17.3"
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 940M (2 GB DDR3L dedicated)d3
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
16.34 x 11.07 x 1.21 in
Specs
Detailed specifications
Operating system
Windows 10 Home 64d24
Touch Screen
Included
Hard drive description
1 TB 5400 rpm SATAd11
Processor family
Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-6500U with Intel® HD Graphics 520 (2.5 GHz, 4 MB cache, 2 cores)d16
Weight
6.97 lbd4
Display
17.3" diagonal FHD IPS anti-glare WLED-backlit touch screen (1920 x 1080)d10
Display size (diagonal)
17.3"
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 940M (2 GB DDR3L dedicated)d3
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
16.34 x 11.07 x 1.21 in
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Comments
Tagging @phoebebebe13 to suggest something.
It might be ok for now. Cant say if it will survive the game as it adds more and more since your laptop is under recommended requirements. laptops can not be upgraded. The 940m is not a strong enough card to game in 1080p resolution. You may have to lower your game settings or resolution. 32 bit version of the game ma work better for you
you are aware that even if their computer ram can be upgraded if the computer is under warranty and they alter the computer they may void their warranty
Upgrading ram is kinda like changing the oil in your car. It will not void the warranty. If you are in doubt, ask the manufacturer..or do a simple google search. It might however void the warranty on the ram only. That was the deal when I owned a notebook.
Depends on the warranty. The warranties on the laptops in my house would be voided if we opened the cases or replaced parts.
I'm sorry to slightly hijack this thread but I can't figure out how to post my own.
I'm looking into buying a laptop to play sims 4 on (considering a desktop but I prefer a laptop for portability and comfort).
I was looking into building my own on pcspecialist with an i5 quadcore processor 6300HQ, 4GB RAM and a GT940M graphics card. I will probably only be playing the base game with maybe a couple of expansion packs. Would that be ok? This came out at £606 which is right at the top of my budget.
You will not have any issue.
That is good that the Intel i5 is not dual-core; you'll be able to get away with an i5 on laptops, but an i7 for laptops is much preferred.
You should be able to play at around medium settings with expansions, stuff packs, and game packs are added.
The GT 940M is not really for heavy gaming; they are more for light gaming, such as Minecraft, and older demanding games (older Grand Theft Auto games [San Andreas, etc.]).
Anyway, you'll be able to play at around medium settings.
you will find ALLOT of laptop warranties would be voided by upgrading ram.
The same goes for desktops, I know with HP you can void the warranty just by taking the case panel off.
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Interesting. That has not been my experience at all. Everything I have read and my own personal experience says that it will not void the warranty unless there is a sticker over the RAM cover that states opening it will void it. I would avoid HP if they put a warranty on it like that. Do you guys live in the US or another country?
Here is a pretty good link explaining why this is against the law in the US
http://www.kingston.com/us/company/magnusonmoss
Here is a link to some laws in other countries. o.o
http://blog.macsales.com/18749-scare-tactics-aside-upgrades-do-not-void-your-warranty
It appears that, in general, ram and hard drives are considered user upgradeable parts. This is more fun learning about than playing the game. Draw your own conlusions about that.
It also depends on what the warranty says. Instead of going with a biased interpretation from a memory manufacturer, let everyone read it from a law library to really understand what it says.
Just do a simple google search and you will find that most people agree with me. I am not here to disseminate false imformation. Apparently, I've stepped on the toes of some of the 'regulars' here and am unwelcome. I will not go away though. So continue to attack my posts if you wish.
Also, I almost linked that very same article but felt the other was easier to understand in this context. Once you are done reading that (as if most people here looking for simple info are interested in reading the law in the law library
I do recommend people that are too frightened to change the ram have it done. It is very easy to do and most guides that come with your computer with show you how to do it as well as swap out the harddrive. I was uneasy the first time I did it, but it was rather simple. Ever since I had nearly every part on that laptop replaced, under warranty after upgrading the ram, I have been building my own computers.
not stepping on people's toes but you advised to the op to possibly change their ram without explaining it could void their warranty. Something they need to check before altering their computer
You should up your ram to 8gb . 4gb is not enough to run the game, windows 10, origin and other programs.
not true 4gb ram is not a good idea with windows 10 and the game
That was not me who suggested that. I just replied to your post about it voiding the warranty which is most likely false.
I do agree 4gb ram could be cutting it close though. The game was designed to run on less but there are instances where it could need more as stated in the sticky at the top of the forum about 64bit systems.
You replied to me that it would not void the warranty which in many cases it will why we advise to have the amount of ram required to run the game, windows , origin and other programs. 4gb ram might be ok if the person had windows 7 64bit and running the 32 bit version of the game . Windows 8 and 10 take more to run and are prone to memory leaks. I would not run windows 8 or 10 on 4gb of ram plus the game and origin.
I build and upgrade my own desktops now. (Have done for the past 10 years.)
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 guess HP is supposed to clean your computer dust so you dont overheat the computer while under warranty
That's crazy. As long as you are in the US, you could open it to upgrade the ram without voiding the warranty. They want you to send it in to them for upgrades which are likely more costly. I've read many stories also of people breaking the stickers and still getting warranty repair. I suppose you could discharge static and fry it but they would have to prove it. But, yeah. I played Sims2 on that laptop. I upgraded from a whopping 512mb to 1gb or RAM and played it that way with all expansions. It had a p4 desktop processor in it which fried everthing so they ended up replacing it all except the lcd, even the palmrest, bumpers etc. It's like a brand new ancient laptop today. I have been building my desktops since it found it's final resting place in my closet!
No, it will not void the warranty. I replied because this is false information I repeatedly see being passed on and it is a common question. Just do a little research. It may depend on the laws in your country but in the US and many other, it is just a common misconception.
I did not disagree with you about the 4gb being low. That would be especially true if the user plans to run other programs along with Sims as opposed to just running the Sims. I would say they could upgrade their ram later but I don't know if they have a similar consumer protection law there. They should ask if it's possible to ugrade later or just go for 8gb if possible.
What HP told me is if you send the computer back to them while under warranty and the computer is altered in anyway it will void the warranty. I had asked them about ram upgrade on an old laptop . I also own an ASUS laptop same issue tough I wanted a newer 900 series video card
Thought so. I know in allot of cases it will void it.
Because what happens if you upgrade the ram and break something or fry a component while doing so.. you think they will fix it under warranty? I dont think so.
I purchased a third party extended warranty once for a custom pc.. it stated that any new hardware that was not included with the original warranty will not be covered and could void the warranty. Its all in the fine print.
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