Forum Announcement, Click Here to Read More From EA_Cade.
Best Graphics Card for Sims 3 AND 4?
x_Always_Heart_x
Posts: 567 Member
Im looking to buy a new laptop on black friday.
I wanted a new laptop for myself to use for school and to enjoy playing sims once in a while. I just dont know whats the best graphics card for those games.
Help? Thanks!
I wanted a new laptop for myself to use for school and to enjoy playing sims once in a while. I just dont know whats the best graphics card for those games.
Help? Thanks!
0
Comments
The GTX 1050 Ti tends to be on par or slightly faster than the GTX 970M. So I would get a GTX 1050/1050 Ti on the laptop, although if you have a small budget you may be able to get a 960M or 970M laptop cheaper now. I have a 1050 Ti on my laptop and The Sims 4 runs nice and smooth on it on Ultra settings barring game hiccups.
Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8-3.8GHz
16GB DDR4 RAM
128GB SSD
1TB 7200RPM HDD
NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050 TI 4GB
Rogers Ignite 70u internet
> I have a question for some tech gurus - I have a computer with a 1.6 Intel Processor for an HP 22-B013W computer. I know I need a better processor... I can play TS4 just fine, but with the new expansion, I cannot create dogs. I can adopt them & it runs just fine, but I'd like to actually use the CAS feature with dogs. Is there a way to update my processor or graphics card so that I can actually use this feature, or am I outta luck unless I buy a new computer? I really don't want to purchase another computer... Will I also have this issue with any other packs? I have all the other packs except Vampires, Bowling, Fitness, and Toddler Stuff & up until I got Cats & Dogs, it's run smoothly.
Can you post a dxdiag? When I looked up your model it appears to be an all-in-one. Is that correct? It also says that you only have 4gb of ram. You need 4gb of ram just to run C&D so you would need more ram. I don't know much about all-in-ones so I don't know if they can be upgraded. Someone with more knowledge will be along to offer more help soon I'm sure :)
Time of this report: 11/11/2017, 20:31:41
Machine name: DESKTOP-KO1H6E6
Machine Id: {54BD6747-6715-4B06-B3A5-9D65F4462007}
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit (10.0, Build 15063) (15063.rs2_release.170317-1834)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP
System Model: 22-b013w
BIOS: F.15
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU J3710 @ 1.60GHz (4 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4002MB RAM
Page File: 4658MB used, 1520MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 12
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
Miracast: Available, with HDCP
Microsoft Graphics Hybrid: Not Supported
DxDiag Version: 10.00.15063.0000 64bit Unicode
It's frustrating because I know it's a computer issue, but I didn't know enough about computers when I bought it to avoid this issue in advance. Do you think Vampires, fitness, bowling, & toddler stuff will run okay? Maybe I just can't create dogs. That's disappointing, but I guess it's not the end of the world.
It looks like it has a fairly strong processor & a lot more ram than mine..
Where an Inspiron is likely to fail you is in the graphics card. The affordable end of that line does not have enough graphics power for the game. The higher end of that line can be okay, but not as good value as some other computer lines for the same power. If you can do without the touchscreen you can get more computing/graphics power for the money. Same with if you can get a PC and monitor instead (rather than an all-in-one or laptop). @phoebebebe13 or @chesterbigbird could have a look for something for you within your budget.
all in one's are weaker than laptops but both can not be upgraded when it comes to video card and processor. Both are throw away computers. All in ones are not for gaming .The game requires desktop hardware. Laptop hardware is weaker than desktop hardware. Since laptop processor and video card can't be upgraded, if you want to survive the game , you need a laptop that equals the recommended requirements on desktop.
laptops to run this game $800-900 USD average depending on sales. Prices may vary in other countries
On laptop you need
Video card Nvidia GTX 960m, 970m, 1050, 1050 ti, 1060. The 1000 series is better and newer than the 900 series
processor you need an intel i5 or i7 quad core processor. Quad core processor will have HQ or MQ after the series number. You don't want a "U" laptop processor, they are dual core
8gb ram
at last 500 gb hard drive space
windows 64 bit