Will This Computer Play The Sims 3?

"puzzlezaddict;c-17079363" wrote:
@riccardouga I'm not sure what else you have planned for this computer, but I can provide a bit of information on Sims games. From all indications, and due to how it's programmed, Sims 4 will never need anything stronger than an Nvidia 1060 6 GB, even on ultra settings. It might be fine with the 3 GB version, but that's not clear. Sims 4 will be in development for at least a couple more years, and then there will certainly be a gap before Sims 5 shows up, if it ever does. So if there is a Sims 5, it's at least 3-4 years away.

Even then, if the base game is anything like the previous two, its requirements will be relatively low. The more demanding packs will be at least another year or two away. At that point, even if you take great care of this laptop, you'll probably be looking for a new one. And the graphics cards themselves will have advanced significantly in that time. So there's really not much point in trying to futureproof for a game that's years away from existing, and may have features that none of the current cards can handle.

Having said that, you may want a stronger card for other reasons. The next card up from the 1060 is the 1660 ti. After that comes the 1070; a 2060 is equal to or better than a 1070, depending on the game. The 2060 is definitely the better choice for newer games, as the architecture of the 20-series cards was updated to support features that the 10-series cards can't run. None of this has anything to do with Sims games, but if you were wondering about graphics cards, that's the short answer.

Having said that, if you do want a 1070, this one you found would be an excellent option at that price, if it weren't sold out. But for €1750, you could get a laptop with a 2060 and the same processor and RAM. Its only drawback is that its SSD is smaller, but at least its HDD is of the faster 7200 RPM variety:
https://www.amazon.it/MSI-8SE-012IT-Notebook-Gaming-Nvidia/dp/B07N9HLT5R

It would take an additional €100 to get a 1 TB hybrid drive (SSHD), which is a little slower than a regular SSD:
https://www.amazon.it/Asus-GL704GV-EV013T-notebook-i7-8750H-FireCuda/dp/B07P9DSWS1

For reference, this is the same computer as above, but with a 1060 6 GB:
https://www.amazon.it/Asus-GL704GM-EV001T-Gl704gm-ev001t-8750h/dp/B07N6MNHRG

This is the best price (€2149) I saw for a laptop with a 2070:
https://eshop.asus.com/it-IT/gaming/serie-rog/notebook/asus-notebook-rog-scar-ii-gl504gw-es006t-windows-10-home-15-6-fhd-ips-144-hz-processore-intelr-coretm-i7-8750h-16gb-ram-1tb-hdd-128-ssd.html

The reason I was recommending the company that does custom builds is that you'd be able to get exactly what you wanted instead of compromising on the hard drive or graphics card. I understand that custom builds can sound like a risk, but this company offers a two year warranty, which is the same as or better than most manufacturers. I looked at the site again (because I really can't help myself) and saw that you could get an i7-8750H, a 2060, 16 GB RAM, a quality 1 TB SSD, and a 17" screen for €1882. Getting a 2070 instead would cost an extra €200; upgrading the processor to the newer 9750H would cost €90. (You could also add more storage, in several different configurations.)

Anyway, the point is, with your budget, you should be able to get exactly what you want. Once you pick the graphics card, it's pretty easy to find good options. The only thing I can't tell you is whether the other stores you've been browsing have good reputations, since I can't read reviews in Italian. But buying from Amazon, or directly from Asus, would be fine.

@puzzlezaddict Thanks for your futher help but none of these laptops would be good for my usage. I want a 512gb SSD because of mods and CC (+obviously all expansion/stuff packs & all store premium content/worlds).... Also I don't think in any possible way (judging by how current things are going on) that a Sims 5 can potentially be a heavy/extremely detailed game (something like GTA V). On this laptop I will only play exclusively every itineration of the series, from The Sims 1 to The Sims 4. Sorry but I want to avoid any installs on the HDD... Last past months I've seen so many tutorials (Origin too) and I just can't stand the idea to move the main Document folder just for one game. At least with what I have in mind, I will simply install everything directly on the SSD (C:) and move my other personal files (photo, music, videos ecc) on the HDD (D:). Furthermore (this might be a minor detail, but) I will play Sims 3 (disc version) on the 1.67 patch level, so I assume it's a better choice for performances. What I'm trying to explain is the fact that only Sims 4 will need to be accessed trough Origin (again, since I own every single disc of Sims 2. I hate the Ultimate Collection for various reasons and I tend to play always offline)... I don't know guys, maybe I'm doing something wrong but I'm really convicied with my concern ?