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Re: Is sims 3 a Cpu or Gpu intensive game ?

@katelynwstxoxo  Relatively speaking, Sims 3 is more demanding of the GPU than the CPU.  But it's not particularly demanding for either component by the standards of modern gaming computers.  A GTX 1050 ti and a high-end CPU from a decade ago can handle ultra graphics settings.  So I'd say if you're getting a new-ish gaming PC, you're probably fine.  But feel free to list its specs or link a product page if you'd like me to take a look.

One thing you'll need to do is manually limit the in-game framerates for Sims 3.  The game doesn't have its own fps limiter, and your GPU will overwork itself unnecessarily without a cap on fps.  Once you have the computer, feel free to ask for help with this process.

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