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"puzzlezaddict;c-17080591" wrote:
The 8750H does have a 2.2 GHz base clock speed, but it's built to comfortably run in turbo for long periods of time. It also has six cores, instead of the four of the 7th gen (and some 8th gen) CPUs. TS3 can only use two cores at a time, and TS4 can use up to four, so those cores can run only the game while the others handle Windows and whatever else you're doing while you play. So while the low base clock speed might not quite seem ideal, it's really fine, more than fine, for what you want.

Running in turbo for long periods also might run down the processor a little faster, at least theoretically. But these models are so well made that it might be a decade before the difference between an excess of turbo and "normal" wear and tear became apparent. The limiting factors will definitely be cooling and time-induced obsolesence, not whether the CPU turbos up to run TS3.

Side note: I would worry a bit about running a laptop CPU at max turbo speeds (all cores) for extended periods of time, just for the heat generated, but that's not going to be a problem with Sims games. Besides, if you're really nervous, there are very simple monitoring apps you can install, and you can even set alarms for high temps. But all the above models have good cooling, and it doesn't sound like you're going to try to run Battlefield in ultra for three hours straight or anything like that.

The 9750 in the last link has a 2.6 GHz base clock speed, if that makes a difference to you. Its benchmarks are better than those of the 8750, but not by a very wide margin. So while it's a nice thing to have, there's no sense breaking your budget just for this one upgrade.

I'm so excited for tomorrow. Your also my new go to for these types of things ( you've taught me very well :) ) whenever I need some technical help or someone else does I'll be sure to mention you :blush: