I was often wondering if there is a computer which could run all The Sims 3 content without lag, so all expansion/stuff packs, all store content and a lot of CC? :smiley:
I heard of some laptops which are only made for playing games, but is there a "standard" looking laptop that can do very similar as those gaming laptops?
"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!
HP Laptop here as well,still lagless ,modless, still perfect graphics, everything Sims 3 installed whole store blah blah just spent last 5 hours finishing a bar venue build and playtesting it never once have to worry about saving.Clearly can see seasons is installed as are all the rest.
Almost everything IS ICE Including four special premade townie beauties captured for eternity in cryogenics :o
The Sim closest to the camera on the left is Betty Simovitch from Riverview :love:
This is Laticia Rosario from Sunlit Tides :love:
The one here on the left is Tina talisman from Oasis Landing
The sim by the Java Bar is Pearl Yang
Closer shot :love:
The little brown gnome of sculpting you see was left behind because he is cool.
Venue also has two bathrooms both of which have ice sinks and toilets
@KHS12 @CravenLestat The problem with those recommendations is of course not that we don't believe you. It's that HP is just a brand name. Whether it's the best one to be shopping for such purposes may be debatable for various reasons, but they have made and still make plenty of computers that are perfectly capable of carrying the entire game with all content and tons of CC if desired. They also make plenty of computers that wouldn't be capable of getting the base game alone started up without blowing gaskets all over the place (think of the around $199 (US Dollars) super light portable laptop types with weak processors and no graphics card, and the all-in-one desktops that have no cooling system). And they have plenty of models in between. It's the components and specs that are important, not the brand name. What we don't need is players thinking that they can select a computer capable of running the entire game based on brand name alone and waste their money on models that are just never going to work well or for very long.
No, TS3 does not need a 2017 standards official gaming computer to run. It's a 2009 program and wouldn't know what to do with all of that power. But it does have real needs and requirements. Players not accustomed to being able to tell the difference between processors and graphics card types, those who don't know the difference between hard drives and RAM, etc., will not be happy if they make a selection that is far below what can reasonably be expected to carry the game.
My desktop computer is from 2011. A serious gamer would laugh at its configuration, probably (which is why I never invite serious gamers over to look at it). But it is strong enough to have survived the entire TS3 game and I am certain it could run TS4 reasonably well if I put it to the task. As long as things hold up mechanically, age itself doesn't really matter. Heck, that last bit applies to many of us players as well. You know, we didn't all roll off the assembly line last week ourselves either, some of us have developed odd squeaks and groan noises and have needed some parts replacing, but many of us still continue to function well enough through some miracle or other. ;)
Alienware family here...if you can afford one and feel it is worth your money go for it and get a good gaming one, a warning though they are pricy but in my opinion well worth it.
Though I have a $750.00 5 year old HP that is running pretty good still, has all the EP's SP's and half the store...probably more like 3/4 of the store at my buying rate! I have been playing on my Alienware for the past two days and the speed compared to the HP blows it out of the water...(it better as it cost over 3X what the HP did).
I had to sneak to get my son in the picture with his laptop (luckily he has his headphones on so he didn't hear me). My eldest son also has one...
"igazor;c-15725771" wrote: @KHS12 @CravenLestat The problem with those recommendations is of course not that we don't believe you. It's that HP is just a brand name. Whether it's the best one to be shopping for such purposes may be debatable for various reasons, but they have made and still make plenty of computers that are perfectly capable of carrying the entire game with all content and tons of CC if desired. They also make plenty of computers that wouldn't be capable of getting the base game alone started up without blowing gaskets all over the place (think of the around $199 (US Dollars) super light portable laptop types with weak processors and no graphics card, and the all-in-one desktops that have no cooling system). And they have plenty of models in between. It's the components and specs that are important, not the brand name. What we don't need is players thinking that they can select a computer capable of running the entire game based on brand name alone and waste their money on models that are just never going to work well or for very long.
No, TS3 does not need a 2017 standards official gaming computer to run. It's a 2009 program and wouldn't know what to do with all of that power. But it does have real needs and requirements. Players not accustomed to being able to tell the difference between processors and graphics card types, those who don't know the difference between hard drives and RAM, etc., will not be happy if they make a selection that is far below what can reasonably be expected to carry the game.
My desktop computer is from 2011. A serious gamer would laugh at its configuration, probably (which is why I never invite serious gamers over to look at it). But it is strong enough to have survived the entire TS3 game and I am certain it could run TS4 reasonably well if I put it to the task. As long as things hold up mechanically, age itself doesn't really matter. Heck, that last bit applies to many of us players as well. You know, we didn't all roll off the assembly line last week ourselves either, some of us have developed odd squeaks and groan noises and have needed some parts replacing, but many of us still continue to function well enough through some miracle or other. ;)
Just to note, You, @KHS12 and @CravenLestat have older hardware. The game is older.Your computers are older and they don't make your hardware anymore. This game does not like newer low end hardware. If someone were to go buy a lower end computer now with newer hardware the game won't usually run well. How many people we have seen in Tech that come in with new lower end integrated hardware that can't play the game. People will find out the hard way when they need to replace their low end computers they have now had for 4 years +.
"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 don't have any specific names for you, but I recommend a nice gaming computer. It will be faster all around. Otherwise your alternative is buying a cheap computer and then regretting it for the next few years.
"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
"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.
"Anckaa;d-917040" wrote: I was often wondering if there is a computer which could run all The Sims 3 content without lag, so all expansion/stuff packs, all store content and a lot of CC? :smiley:
I heard of some laptops which are only made for playing games, but is there a "standard" looking laptop that can do very similar as those gaming laptops?
I'm sure there are many computers depending on configurations that can run TS3 with all EP's/SP's/The whole store/And CC depending on your HDD and/or SSD. I would recommend taking a look here to see known compatible video cards. http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_System_Requirements
Here for performance data of CPU's. http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ Also, here for performance data of video cards. http://www.cpubenchmark.net/
There's also other tabs up top that are useful. I've used all those resources and some when building my first gaming desktop.
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz
Video Card: EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2662-KR G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support
Power Supply: EVGA 600 B1 100-B1-0600-KR 80+ BRONZE 6000W Includes FREE Power On Self Tester
Memory: G. SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D--8GBRL
Disc Drive: SAMSUNG DVD Burner SATA Model SH-224DB/BEBE Not really important and could have been better but was not interested in any other features than the ability to read and play CD's, DVD's. Haven't tried the DVD Burner though.
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If you want to play games on a laptop, the best option is to buy a gaming laptop. Depending on the non-gaming laptop configuration and game requirements will determine whether it will run fine or not.
This is the gaming laptop my mother bought me. From what I have played, it runs all EP's/SP's/The whole store/And very minimal CC. Runs best without CC or very little. Would not recommend any CC that is CPU intensive with the laptop I have which doesn't matter because it's an old, out of stock model anyway but still applies to me. I'm sharing my laptop specifications in case it may help as a starting point if you decide you want a laptop. Also, I upgraded the RAM myself from 4GB to 8GB. Forgot to mention, can handle all settings on high with little to no lag. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114903
Sidenote: I have found a way to make the game look even better by messing with NVidia settings. Both my laptop and desktop graphics look clearer. And no, I don't use photoshop or any other editing program to sharpen the images or any other image manipulation. Unless I'm doing something like this.
