11 years ago
The sims 3 question
I'm looking to buy a new desktop.would this desktop run the sims 3 smooth and without lag at high settings? And would it also run the sims 4 at high settings? http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail....
@LuisL99 wrote:
I found some links that can compare how my graphics card will do with ts4 and other graphics cards.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Sims-4-Benchmarked.125840.0.html
http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_System_Requirements
Wouldn't it be better to get windows 8.1 pro and then when my office 365 trial is over I can use word,PowerPoint,etc online without having to download or buy it?
Hello,
Unfortunately Windows 8.1 Pro does not come with a license for Office 365 - you would once again need to purchase a full license after the trial has ended. However, I believe you can get Office Online applications for free with a OneDrive or Microsoft account, but with heavily reduced functionality.
I have used those websites in the past for reference, so they're pretty useful.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
Will this monitor be good for the desktop,will this monitor have good resolution,decent or better speakers,and is it pretty big?
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/spec/getspec.aspx?n=MONITOR&v=22%22%20Widescreen%201920x1080%20Sceptre%20E225W-1920%20LED%20Monitor%20(Single%20Monitor)
Hello,
That looks like a standard good quality monitor, with a good resolution, fine response times. But generally speakers on monitors aren't exactly great, but they aren't too bad for most things. In terms of size, its perhaps larger than you're used to, but in no way that big - I'm using a larger 24in monitor, and I don't think its too large to be honest.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
If the speakers aren't going to be good for ts3 and ts4 which speakers should I choose from the cyber power site? Speakers that aren't too expensive
Hello,
Unless you can afford a proper speaker system, just go for the Logitech Stereo Speakers for ~$20. They should be better than the monitor's speakers, and if not, they aren't too expensive so it wouldn't be much of a loss.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
Should I get the ssd and hard drive combo.which cyber power sells ssd and a hard drive. What's a ssd?how does it work? And how does it benefit my pc?
Hello,
An SSD is a type of storage (like a hard drive) where you can run an operating system off, install applications and store information. However, the SSD technology is much faster than a conventional hard drive, which basically means much faster booting times, apps open quicker and general computing feels just faster.
I would recommend an SSD and HDD combo if you can afford it. I would install the operating system and the applications (and games) on the SSD for faster loading, and then storage files on the SSD. If it were me, I would go for either a 120GB or 240GB Samsung Evo SSD + 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue, but you may get better value out of the already created SSD + HDD Combos - the 128GB Sandisk + 1TB drive, or the 256GB ADATA + 1TB combo.
A larger SSD allows for more applications and games, just as a heads up.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
Which mouse combo should I get? I want to get razer cause I've seen their products and their good but the cm storm has lighting on it so I Dont know which to get
CM Storm Devastator - LED Gaming Keyboard/Mouse Combo (Black Color w/ Blue Light)
Or
(Keyboard & Mouse Combo) Razer Cyclosa Gaming Keyboard & Abyssus Gaming Mouse
Hello,
When it comes to keyboards and mice, they like to throw 'gaming' onto their products to squeeze more money out of you. As long as you have a mouse with good DPI that is adjustable, you have all the features required to make you better at gaming.
Both combos are good, but I wouldn't make a decision based purely on backlighting - you're unlikely to be looking at your keyboard that much. Go with whichever one you like the most, as they are both good combos.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
Which mouse combo would you choose? And do you know how much the sims 4 premium edition will cost on Black Friday at best buy,target,Walmart,Amazon,etc
Hello,
I would probably go for the CM one as its mouse has better DPI adjustment options, but believe me it doesn't matter what you choose.
I reckon Amazon may be the cheapest, and I expect the price to drop to around $40-$45 if you're lucky, but you would definitely be able to get it for $50. There will be more deals though throughout the year, perhaps closer to Christmas so keep an eye out on Origin.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
when I get my desktop then after a few months I decide to upgrade my graphics card,motherboard,cup,hard drive,etc will I be able to upgrade them to anything?
And later im going to get the mouse "Razer Naga Epic Chroma" the keyboard "Razer Blackwidow Chroma" and the mouse mat "Razer Goliathus 2014 Extended" would those Razer products be a good choice?
Hello,
You can pretty much upgrade all the parts... but if you use my suggested builds, you probably wouldn't need to upgrade for a couple of years anyway. But yes, you can upgrade the parts if you wish in the future.
Those are good choices, however I think that they're incredibly overpriced. I think you would be fine with the CM Storm ones I suggested. But once again, your money your choice - the Razer products are good.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
Hello,
Here would be my recommendations, depending on which size suits you best.
I personally like my 24" monitor, but it is much larger than your average monitor. Also, I know ASUS isn't one of the brands you suggested, but they make among the best monitors and are high quality.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
Does my pc need a internal wireless network card or Bluetooth?
Someone told me that this monitors brand looks cheap,im wondering if this monitor will let me game.will this monitor have any problems?
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/spec/getspec.aspx?n=MONITOR&v=22%22%20Widescreen%201920x1080%20Sceptre%20E225W-1920%20LED%20Monitor%20(Single%20Monitor)
And is cyberpower already doing their Black Friday deals? Because there were more Black Friday early deals and they were better now there's bearly any
Hello,
Unless you require your desktop to have wireless (like laptops do), for example you cannot connect directly to your internet router, then you won't need an internal wireless network card.
I haven't heard of the Spectre brand, so they may or may not be right. If you're worried, stick with one of the ASUS models I suggested.
Seeing as its not yet Black Friday, some days the deals will be better than others. In theory, when its Black Friday weekend, you may see some really good offers (or on Cyber Monday, three days after Black Friday). CyberpowerPC are basically doing a Black Friday month, in order to get as much sales as possible and get money.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
So an internal wireless network card is a card that lets me connect to wifi wirelessly.so like if I buy it I won't need that cable that you connect from the wifi router to the pc right? Is this a good one to buy?
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/spec/getspec.aspx?n=WNC&v=GIGABYTE%20GC-WB867D-I%20802.11AC%20Wi-Fi%20up%20to%20867%20Mbps%20%2B%20Bluetooth%204.0%20Combo%20w%2F%20Dual%20Antenna%20PCI-E%20Adapter
So this includes a Bluetooth that will let me connect to like wireless keyboards and things with Bluetooth right?
Will it be more convenient to buy a monitor with cyberpower or buy it seperatly with Amazon?
Is it worth it to pay 31$ to get windows 8.1 pro instead of windows 8.1?
Hello,
That is correct - the wireless network card allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi wirelessly. That model looks good, and will allow you to connect Bluetooth devices such as keyboards.
I personally think either CyberpowerPC or Amazon is convenient enough. Maybe order the monitor first, so you don't have a PC sitting there without a monitor. But you can usually get better value from Amazon.
And no, the features in 8.1 Pro are not useful for most people and not worth the extra money.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
I went on YouTube and looked up the best cheapest monitor and a lot of people said this Asus monitor that I can buy with cyberpower.Is that true?
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/spec/getspec.aspx?n=MONITOR&v=24%22%20Widescreen%201920x1080%20ASUS%20VS247H-P%201080P%20(23.6%22%20Viewable)%202ms%20LED%20Backlight%2C%20DVI%2C%20HDMI%20Input%20(Single%20Monitor)
What's a power supply in a pc and is it better to have like a bigger number or smaller number.for example is it better to have a 1,600 power supply or a 350 power supply? Is a 550w power supply good?
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/spec/getspec.aspx?n=POWERSUPPLY&v=550%20Watts%20-%20NZXT%20HALE82%20V2%20550W%20ATX%2080%20PLUS%20BRONZE%20Certified%20Full%20Modular%20Active%20PFC%20Power%20Supply
Hello,
The ASUS VS247H is a very good monitor, so feel free to buy it. There is no best cheapest monitor and reality, just lots of good choices at lower budgets, and that monitor is a good choice.
You can think of a power supply like the trunk of a car; you need a larger one if you're trying to transport a lot of things, or very large things. If you have parts that need a lot of power, then you get a larger power supply. A power supply that is 550W is the sweet spot for most computers, and the NZXT Hale model is a good choice.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
Will this optical drive play CDs,DVDs,Blue-Rays,game CDs,etc.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/spec/getspec.aspx?n=CD&v=LG%2012X%20Internal%20Blu-ray%20Drive%20%26%20DVDRW%2C%203D%20Playback%20Combo%20Drive%20(BLACK%20COLOR)
Is this how ts3 is going to look on my Asus monitor?
http://postimg.org/image/ol2gkluo3/
Hello,
Yes, that is a Bluray disc drive, so can play Bluray, DVD and CDs.
And The Sims 3 should look better, as that image isn't of great quality.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
@LuisL99 wrote:
I've finished my pc and this is what I am going to buy. Will this run ts3 and ts4 with max settings with a lot of expansion packs,stuff packs,cc,mods,and more? is everything on this pc right? Any suggestions on what I should change of the pc?
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1GJA5K
Hello,
I would personally get a better case - I'm not a big fan of overly-used LEDs in a case. I would much prefer a Corsair or NZXT case, but of course the aesthetic choice is yours.
You don't need 16GB of RAM. Period. Stick with 8GB.
I would see if you can get an SSD or at least a SSHD for better speeds, as well as a normal hard drive.
But apart from that, the computer will be completely capable of maxing out TS4 and TS3 with all EPs, patches, CC, mods, etc.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody
Hello,
You could perhaps look around a local Microcenter if you have one. If you're desperate, perhaps you can find some PCs in Walmart, Best Buy or Target, but they're likely to be less value for money.
I hope this helps and keep simming,
Cody