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puzzlezaddict
5 years agoHero+
What country are you in? Prices can vary a lot from one place to another, and computers are cheaper in the U.S. than elsewhere. And how much would you like to spend? Laptops that would run Sims 3 on ultra graphics settings aren't so expensive these days: I can usually find multiple options for $700 (U.S.), and sometimes lower. Desktops will be cheaper and have stronger hardware, but the floor tends to be $600 or so for an entry-level gaming system, and that doesn't include a monitor. Of course, prices can drop during sales or if you're willing to get an open-box model.
As an example, this desktop would be more than fine. Its graphics card is a bit faster than Sims 3 needs, but there aren't many slower dedicated cards, and having only an integrated graphics chip would be a significant drop-off in performance. This model happens to have a 480 GB solid state drive, which is plenty of storage for Sims 3 and all its content; you wouldn't need to worry about maintaining free space or shifting files to a secondary hard drive.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gaming-desktop-amd-ryzen-5-1400-8gb-memory-amd-radeon-rx-570-4gb-480gb-ssd-black/6343318.p?skuId=6343318
If you give me more of an idea what you're looking for, I can do a more thorough search. But there's not much point until you're ready to buy, since inventory turns over quickly.
As an example, this desktop would be more than fine. Its graphics card is a bit faster than Sims 3 needs, but there aren't many slower dedicated cards, and having only an integrated graphics chip would be a significant drop-off in performance. This model happens to have a 480 GB solid state drive, which is plenty of storage for Sims 3 and all its content; you wouldn't need to worry about maintaining free space or shifting files to a secondary hard drive.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gaming-desktop-amd-ryzen-5-1400-8gb-memory-amd-radeon-rx-570-4gb-480gb-ssd-black/6343318.p?skuId=6343318
If you give me more of an idea what you're looking for, I can do a more thorough search. But there's not much point until you're ready to buy, since inventory turns over quickly.
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