Computer for all The Sims 3 content

"KHS12;c-15727528" wrote:

"phoebebebe13;c-15726761" wrote:

"KHS12;c-15725129" wrote:
Giiiirl I have a 2012 HP that runs every Sims game 1-4 on it just fine. There is occasional lagging/crashing, but all-in-all, I don't think you need to have a fancy gaming computer to run all of the games.
My parents work with computers, so I've had an Alienware laptop and desktop before. They're great for gaming but not necessary!

See my post above this one. You have older hardware that they don't make anymore. Try to buy a lower end computer now with new hardware and it won't run sims 3 and 4 well or it may not even run at all.

I have played this game on low end computers to higher end. What a difference. I would hate to play this game with lag and crashing do to playing on a low end computer. If your playing the sims 4 and crashing it will only get worse. It's not a complete game. The sims 4 also likes newer hardware and requires constant video driver updates.

No one needs alienware. It's an over priced dell. They make much better computers and there is now a lot more hardware to choose from since you bought your computer in 2012.. I would not suggest going out an buying another cheap computer if you have to replace your 5 year old computer. Buy a computer that meets recommended requirements to insure you won't be in tech asking us why the games run plum on a new computer. Even though your parents work with computers if they don't play the sims than they don't know what the games require. I have seen many tech people on webd like Tom's hardware give bad computer advice when it comes to buying a computer for the sims. Those people then wind up in our tech section here wondering why the game won't run properly. It's best to get tech advice from those of us who know tech and know what this game needs to run.

I'm not really sure what point you are trying to make here? I simply said I have an HP laptop that works well for me. I wasn't recommending the OP go out and buy one, but mine works extremely well and I didn't spend tons of money on it. It is 5 year old laptop but runs like a champ, and I never said it needed to be replaced. Also, when I say it crashes/lags sometimes, I mean in rare cases. Very, very rare. It seems like you are saying I'm giving the OP bad advice, when I was simply stating MY personal gaming situation. Which is perfectly fine and dandy.
Oh, and my father does in fact play games. So do all 3 of my brothers. We are a computer loving, gamer-friendly family. I also was not recommending an Alienware, I was in fact doing the opposite.
Did somebody give you a computer tech sticker that you're wearing a little too proudly over there? :D
@phoebebebe13

First off I was paged into this thread by someone else. I didn't just happen on to this thread and decide to jump in. Igazor and I are in tech here every day seeing all the new low end computers that can't run the game. OP was asking if you need a gaming laptop or do they make them thinner. At this point "IF" you are buying a new computer a low end computer with new hardware more times than not won't work on this game. You would need a gaming computer to get the game running on newer hardware if you want to play the entire game or even the heavier EPs like Pets, seasons, ITF and IP. The game is older than the new hardware out there. It does not have to be aleinware ( yes you did say that too) .

Your hardware came out while the game was still being made. My point being it is 5 years old. They don't make your hardware anymore.It's not like OP can go out and buy your computer. It sounded like OP might want a new laptop why they might be asking. If that is what OP is after and wants to play the whole game, the whole store , CC ect they are not going to get a cheap modern day laptop to run the game. They will need a laptop that meets recommended requirements on desktop. That will require a higher end gaming laptop to equal the requirements on desktop.