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If you have not done so already, it is advised that you turn on Advanced Rendering from the Graphics Settings screen in the game options. Once the option is enabled, you will need to quit and relaunch the game for it to take effect.
For the best game performance and stability, it is also highly recommended that you have the laptop use the NVidia dedicated GPU to play the game instead of the Intel integrated GPU (which is significantly slower and underpowered). For more information on how to set the GPU preference you can check out the following thread:
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/464413.page
Ensure you are operating the laptop on a flat surface in a room with a cool temperature. If you have not done so already, invest in a laptop cooling pad available at any computer hardware store. When necessary, use a small vacuum device to dislodge dust accumulation from the intake and exhaust vents. You can also bring the laptop to a computer shop and have it professionally cleaned. When playing the game on the laptop, do so with the power cord plugged in. Ideally, the general operating range of video devices is about 45-65 degrees Celsius. You may also wish to download and install Speedfan, a popular freeware application that can monitor your GPU and system temperatures during gameplay.
If you have not done so already, it is advised that you turn on Advanced Rendering from the Graphics Settings screen in the game options. Once the option is enabled, you will need to quit and relaunch the game for it to take effect.
For the best game performance and stability, it is also highly recommended that you have the laptop use the NVidia dedicated GPU to play the game instead of the Intel integrated GPU (which is significantly slower and underpowered). For more information on how to set the GPU preference you can check out the following thread:
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/464413.page
Ensure you are operating the laptop on a flat surface in a room with a cool temperature. If you have not done so already, invest in a laptop cooling pad available at any computer hardware store. When necessary, use a small vacuum device to dislodge dust accumulation from the intake and exhaust vents. You can also bring the laptop to a computer shop and have it professionally cleaned. When playing the game on the laptop, do so with the power cord plugged in. Ideally, the general operating range of video devices is about 45-65 degrees Celsius. You may also wish to download and install Speedfan, a popular freeware application that can monitor your GPU and system temperatures during gameplay.
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