Re: can an hp 22 all in one run the sims 4

Ohhh thanks for helping me! I've also considered that but I don't know much about pcs and buying seperate monitors from the pc itself and stuff like that. It makes me so confused.

Do you think gaming laptops will be more worth it? I plan on using it for Sims and maybe to even stream but also as a general pc or laptop to use for school/work. 

@sachaha  If you don't need a laptop, as in, you're comfortable either way, then a desktop is the better option.  Its components will be more powerful at a given price point, and it's much more upgradable and (crucially) much more repairable as well.  Gaming desktops are generally built with standard components that you can find separately, meaning that if anything breaks, you can replace only that.  And adding or upgrading a component is straightforward.  In contrast, laptops almost certainly can't be upgraded past RAM and storage, and repairing is more complicated, and sometimes not possible, as well.

All-in-one PCs like the HP you linked are built like laptops, with the same limitations on repairing or upgrading.  So if the choice is between a gaming PC and an all-in-one, I personally think it's an easy decision.

As far as monitors go, almost all of them are compatible with almost all desktop PCs.  DisplayPort and HDMI are standard connections on all modern monitors and graphics cards; all you need is the right cable, which will probably come with the monitor anyway.

If you do need a laptop for one reason or another, I should be able to find a suitable gaming laptop for about the price of the PC I linked, give or take.

Whatever you're looking for, please let me know your budget and any other considerations, for example if you'd like extra storage.  Please also let me know whether you'd like the best system your budget can get, or the cheapest good system that will meet the requirements you're describing.

Oh thanks for explaining in detail! I really appreciate it 🥰

I think I will go for the pc you recommended since its more affordable and is better than the one I linked.

I am planning on using it for gaming but also maybe to stream or do art projects in CSP (animating etc) so will it handle that well?

Also, I want to ask if theres a white one? Cuz its hard to find white coloured ones, but thats not a priority, it would just be nice to find a white coloured one lol I tried looking but again, I don't know the pc parts and stuff like that so even if I found one I don't know if it'll work 😅

And as for budget, $3000 is my maximum (that includes all the other stuff like monitors, keyboard, mouse and headphones etc) 

@sachaha  Of course you can have a white computer case if that's what you want; the only issue is the limited options relative to black and gray cases.  This desktop is significantly more expensive than the one I linked, but it's also significantly more powerful, in fact it's overkill for Sims 4:

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/WKSGGPC10304/GGPC-RTX-3060-Gaming-PC-AMD-Ryzen-5-5600G-6-Core

This is more on the low end for a gaming desktop, but it should still handle ultra graphics settings just fine.  I'd prefer something a bit more powerful in your shoes, but if all you want to do is play Sims 4 and maybe a few less-demanding games, it's a reasonable option:

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/WKSGGPC10002A/GGPC-RX-6500-XT-Gaming-PC-AMD-Ryzen-3-4100-4-Cores

I don't really know anything about the reputation of stores in New Zealand, but if you trust this seller, these are all good options, listed from weakest (equivalent to the system I linked yesterday) to strongest (about as good as the first one above):

https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/systems/ready-to-ship-pc/gaming-pc/hellforged-gaming-/-workstation-pc

https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/systems/ready-to-ship-pc/gaming-pc/paladin-rtx-3050-core-i3-12100f-gaming-pc

https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/systems/ready-to-ship-pc/gaming-pc/glare-rtx-3060-core-i5-12400f-gaming-pc

There's also this option, which comes in several colors, including white.  Its processor is not as good as the last one above, although it's still fine for Sims 4.  All else being equal, I'd go for the one above or the first one I listed, but maybe this one is more convenient for you:

https://extremepc.co.nz/rtx-3060-gaming-pc---intel-i5-10400f-16gb-ram-500gb-ssd-rtx-3060-win11/

Again, all of these should have no trouble running Sims 4 on ultra settings; the question is how much extra power you want, if any, and how much you're willing to spend to get it.

If you have more questions, please feel free to ask.

AHHH THANK YOU!! I love you!!

I'll try and aim to buy the first white one you've suggested but I do like the first one you've suggested which was black I think? Anyways thanks so much!!! You've saved me countless overthinking and confusion with this!!! 💚💚💚