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s33man's avatar
13 years ago

My game is crashing no matter what -- FRUSTRATED...

okay, i realize first of all, im not playing on a "gaming" computer so the game isnt going to play the best. For a while, I was playing on medium graphics, but the game kept locking up my entire computer -- leaving me the only option of forcing power off externally (which is supposed to be bad for the computer).

So, I changed the graphics to all primarliy low AND took out any custom content, and thought this would work. It seemed to be going well all last night and through today -- until now. ugh. my computer completely locked up AGAIN -- even using the lowest settings!! what is going on?!

i am getting so frustratedby this point. i have put up with this problem for like a year now and it needs to end now. Ive spent lots of money on this game (including stuff and expansion packs) and now it doesnt even play properly?!

I need EA to resolve this problem NOW.

my computer specs are as follows:

Hardware Overview:

 

  Model Name:MacBook Pro

  Model Identifier:MacBookPro8,1

  Processor Name:Intel Core i7

  Processor Speed:2.7 GHz

  Number of Processors:1

  Total Number of Cores:2

  L2 Cache (per Core):256 KB

  L3 Cache:4 MB

  Memory:4 GB

  Boot ROM Version:MBP81.0047.B27

  SMC Version (system):1.68f99

  Serial Number (system):C02G46NJDH2H

  Hardware UUID:6EEC853F-EC4B-5F91-B878-74450653AD77

  Sudden Motion Sensor:

  State:Enabled

 

as previously stated, my computer is not a gaming computer. but, it does technically meet the requirements so it shouldnt be acting up. someone please help!!

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  • Model Name:MacBook Pro

      Model Identifier:MacBookPro8,1

      Processor Name:Intel Core i7

      Processor Speed:2.7 GHz

      Number of Processors:1

      Total Number of Cores:2

      L2 Cache (per Core):256 KB

      L3 Cache:4 MB

      Memory:4 GB

      Boot ROM Version:MBP81.0047.B27

      SMC Version (system):1.68f99

      Serial Number (system):C02G46NJDH2H

      Hardware UUID:6EEC853F-EC4B-5F91-B878-74450653AD77

      Sudden Motion Sensor:

      State:Enabled

     I need your memory card brand and specs... but 4GB memory is too low. . How hot does your computer get? how often do you save?  How many expansion packs and stuff packs do you have?  I have 8GB memory, and the game uses easily up to 4GB at all time even at low settings . You only have 4GB,  it does not  leave enough for your computer itself.  If you had a PC I could help you with some tips. But if it helps, look if you have a fan control application, turn it off. It makes your laptop  overheat even more by adjusting your computer performance and overheating causes your game to freeze. I have a mac and a pc. But I only play sims 3 on pc. 

     

    sorry, I understand how frustrating sims 3 is. I bought a gaming laptop in order to play it and keep my sanity 🙂

    PS: I know you meet the minimum requirements but meeting merely the minimum requirements will make it  very likely your game will acting up. But the type of graphic card you have is an information you left out, and is something very important to know.

  • s33man's avatar
    s33man
    13 years ago

    omg thanks for someone responding! haha

    umm does this help?

    Intel HD Graphics 3000:

     

      Chipset Model:Intel HD Graphics 3000

      Type:GPU

      Bus:Built-In

      VRAM (Total):384 MB

      Vendor:Intel (0x8086)

      Device ID:0x0126

      Revision ID:0x0009

      Displays:

    Color LCD:

      Resolution:1280 x 800

      Pixel Depth:32-Bit Color (ARGB8888)

      Main Display:Yes

      Mirror:Off

      Online:Yes

      Built-In:Yes

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