Will Sims 3 or 4 play on a computer that has integrated Intel HD graphics?

VaporLove333

Will Sims 3 or 4 play on a computer that has Core i5-3330 Quad 3.00GHz, 8GB ram,Integrated Intel HD Graphics?

February11

Both 3 and 4 play well on my old laptop with IntelHD 3000

chesterbigbird

Ts3 might have a few issues.. ts4 will play but do not expect great performance.. and low graphics.

WinMacSims3

VaporLove333 wrote: »

Will Sims 3 or 4 play on a computer that has Core i5-3330 Quad 3.00GHz, 8GB ram,Integrated Intel HD Graphics?

I think The Sims 3 will work on Intel HD Graphics at least on Medium settings. I think The Sims 4 also works on it and there's a laptop mode in the options that can help you if you're on a laptop.

peppapig1993

I'm currently playing Sims 4 on a i5 dual core processor and Intel HD 3000 graphics. On lowest settings I get quite smooth gameplay, but obviously compromising on the aesthetics! Hoping to upgrade in a couple of months to a better laptop just for gaming so I can play on high-ultra settings. Intel HD graphics will work okay but only okay.

edit: I managed to play up to medium settings with a good fps rate with sim details on high in sims 3.

mizzgreenthumb

What scares me is those kinda graphics cards... The game will play, but it would be on the lowest of low settings.

sarka597

intel HD graphics works great with sims 3 just no pets or ambitions expansion packs they r not supported ..sims4 works good too on medium settings

February11

Mine plays on medium settings too, and I have Ambitions and Seasons.

Wpardue77

On low settings I have trouble seeing the nibbles on my female character

sarka597

i have sims detail on high

sarka597

February11 wrote: »

Mine plays on medium settings too, and I have Ambitions and Seasons.

i tried ambitions and pets the game kept crashing so i asked why they all told me pets is not supported by intel HD so did ambitons

February11

sarka597 wrote: »

February11 wrote: »

Mine plays on medium settings too, and I have Ambitions and Seasons.

i tried ambitions and pets the game kept crashing so i asked why they all told me pets is not supported by intel HD so did ambitons

I'm beginning to think it's totally down to each and every individual computer and what you've installed. Sims3 fried my first one, but that one was a real cheapy, the second one which is the one I'm talking about I've not had a problem with, and now my new one s better again. Crazy!

Goldmoldar

As long as it meets the 128 MB requirement of dedicated and not shared in Sims 3. Keep in mind even if you get it to run even with the video ram below 128 mb, your game runs the risk of having more glitches than usual and gradually starts to degrade. Glitches and bugs are not one and the same, Glitches can occur if one or more of your specs are below the minimum and they are hard to duplicate whereas bugs are written in the program and can occur by certain actions or at a certain point.

mizzgreenthumb

Not a fan of those sort of graphics cards, it would serve you better to look for a better card, as it could only play medium at best.

I use an nvidia gtx 660ti, I can run ts4 along with other games on the market on ultra settings, so I recommend that or something along the same lines.

Gwalt

It will run but don't expect the best in performance and you may have to fine tune graphics settings for optimal gameplay experience

CharlyJGS

Yes, I play without my graphic card (nvidia geforce gt 240, broken, so my pc run with the motherboard graphics, and it's so bad as you know)

But i can play very well with this configuration:


i.gyazo.com/a307f4775bb18761c5948dc27caa0901.png (This is an image, copy and paste in another window)


Alto = High
Muy alto= Very high
Medio=Medium
Bajo=Low
Ventana completa=full window (it's to minimize the game faster, you can aslo try full screen)

My pc is a wooden pc, and i got very nice graphics, try it, good luck

sorry for my bad english, i hope i've helped you :p

ceejay402

hi @VaporLove333 are you shopping for a new system or are you trying to see if your current computer can run the games?

if its your current computer see this info about onboard graphic chips
http://www.modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Onboard_Graphics

if you are shopping for a new system what is your budget? it is a good investment to get a proper dedicated card,

chloeazule91

I would say yes. I have an old laptop with an integrated Intel chipset and Sims 3 and 4 run. Albeit I have to use pretty low settings and the games (especially Sims 4) can't handle too much graphics-wise. Sims 3 can't handle more than a couple EPs for me, and Sims 4 is playable but lags even just on a larger household.

Astro

Yes, it works for me but all settings are on low, but it doesn't bother me much.

ASHbec93

Those are the perfect requirments according to the website to turn sims on