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Madamelee
Legend
5 years ago

Do I need a Gaming computer for Sims 4(with Mods and Packs)+other games?

I want to know what kind of computer I need for Sims 4(with lots of mods/CC and basically most packs except for everything after Island one, I do want to download Eco Living, DU, SE, Nifty Knitting t...
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puzzlezaddict
Hero+
5 years ago

@Madamelee  If you can find something with an Nvidia 1660 ti, and a 512 GB solid state drive, that would be ideal.  An Nvidia 1650 would also be fine, as would a combination 256 GB SSD/1 TB HDD.  16 GB RAM would be nice but is not strictly necessary, and if you get only 8 GB, you can upgrade it whenever you want.  Any processor in this kind of system would be more than adequate for Sims 4.

You're not likely to find a new system with an optical drive.  But you can get an external drive for probably $30 CAD, and that would work just as well as an internal one.

If you find a couple of systems you like, feel free to post links, and people here will let you know whether they'd work well.

Madamelee's avatar
Madamelee
Legend
5 years ago

@puzzlezaddict Should I ask here or someplace else if I need a gaming computer since some of the other games I play aren't EA games but other companies?

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    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    5 years ago

    @Madamelee  You can list the games here if you want, and I'll look them up.  Or you can ask on forums for those games, or a general tech help forum like Tom's Hardware.  Whichever approach you prefer is fine.

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      Madamelee
      Legend
      5 years ago

      @puzzlezaddict  I reworded I think the original post to ask about what kind of computer I need and list the games I want to play and extras. 

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        Madamelee
        Legend
        5 years ago

        know I'm replying to myself but here's the list I put together of what I have

        With the Sims 4 more packs require more RAM and that's not even counting the third party mods and CC I want to use.



        Sims 4-Deluxe -

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Outdoor Retreat

        Spoiler

        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Get to Work

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Luxury Party

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Perfect Patio

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Spa Day

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Cool Kitchen

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Spooky

        Spoiler

        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Get Together

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Movie Hangout

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Romantic Garden

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Dine Out

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Kids Room

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Backyard Stuff

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        City Living

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Vintage Glamour

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Vampires

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Bowling Night

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Parent Hood

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Toddler Stuff

        Spoiler

        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Cats&Dogs

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Jungle Adventures

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space



        Seasons

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Get Famous

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Island Living

        Spoiler

        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Fitness

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Laundry Day

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Realm of Magic

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        packs I want to buy:



        Discover University

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Eco Living

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space




        Snowy Escape

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        maybe Nifty Knitting

        Spoiler
        RECOMMENDED SPECS:

        OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

        PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

        VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

        MEMORY: 4 GB RAM

        HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space





        Other games

        (note: I wouldn't be playing them all at once though)

        Nancy Drew



        Stay Tune for Danger:

        Spoiler
        Operating System:

        Windows® 95/98/ME/2000/Vista/7/8/10

        Minimum System Requirements:

        166 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
        16 MB of RAM
        130MB or more of hard drive space
        16-Bit color graphics video card
        16-Bit Windows-compatible sound card


        Message in a Haunted Mansion

        Spoiler
        Operating System:

        Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10



        Minimum System Requirements:

        166 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
        16 MB of RAM
        135MB or more of hard drive space
        16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible graphics video card
        16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible sound card
        mouse, and speakers


        Treasure in the Royal Tower

        Spoiler

        Operating System:

        Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10



        Minimum System Requirements:

        166 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
        16 MB of RAM
        150MB or more of hard drive space
        16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible graphics video card
        16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible sound card
        mouse, and speakers


        The Final Scene

        Spoiler
        Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10



        Minimum System Requirements:

        166 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
        16 MB of RAM
        150MB or more of hard drive space
        16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible graphics video card
        16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible sound card
        mouse, and speakers


        Ghost Dogs of Moon lake

        Spoiler
        Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10



        Minimum System Requirements:

        200 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
        16 MB of RAM
        160MB or more of hard drive space
        16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible graphics video card
        16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible stereo sound card
        mouse, and speakers


        The Haunted Carousel

        Spoiler
        Operating System:

        Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10



        Minimum System Requirements:

        200Mhz Pentium
        16MB RAM
        160 MB hard drive space
        16-bit color graphics video card
        16-bit Window-compatible stereo sound card
        Mouse and Speakers.


        If I could find this someplace downstairs The Curse of Blackmoore Manor

        Spoiler
        Operating System:

        Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10



        Minimum System Requirements:

        400MHz Pentium
        64MB RAM
        300 MB hard drive space
        16-bit color graphics video card with at least 16MB of VRAM
        16-bit Windows-compatible stereo sound card
        Mouse and Speakers


        Shadow at the Water's Edge

        Spoiler
        Operating System:

        Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10

        Windows Minimum System Requirements:

        1 GHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
        256 MB of RAM
        1 GB or more of hard drive space
        32 MB DirectX 9.0 compatible video card
        16 bit DirectX compatible sound card
        mouse and speakers


        The Silent Spy

        Spoiler
        Operating System:

        Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10

        Windows Minimum System Requirements:

        1.5 GHz or greater Pentium 4 CPU or equivalent class
        512 MB of RAM
        3GB or more hard drive space
        128 MB DirectX 9.0 compatible video card
        16 bit DirectX cmpatible sound card
        Mouse and speakers


        Labyrinth of Lies

        Spoiler
        Operating System:

        Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10



        Windows Minimum System Requirements:

        1.5 GHz or greater Pentium 4 CPU or equivalent class
        512 MB of RAM
        3GB or more hard drive space
        128 MB DirectX 9.0 compatible video card
        16 bit DirectX compatible sound card
        Mouse and speakers
        (for everything but Shadow's at the Water's Edge I would need an external optical drive)





        Bluestacks (an "app") for me to play mobile game on PC

        Spoiler
        Operating System
        Microsoft Windows 7 and above.
        Processor
        Intel or AMD Processor.
        RAM
        At least 4GB of RAM
        HDD
        5GB Free Disk Space.
        Games for Bluestacks (no information given do to the game being mobile/Android only hence this app to play those on PC)



        Hogwarts Mystery

        Sims Free play

        Papa's Mocharia To Go /other gamerias from this series

        Criminal Cases Series 



        Extra:

        Photoscape for editing SimLit photos

        (No additional requirements) beside the Window 7.8/10)

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