Hello,
if anybody has the time could you please help me 🙂
I want to buy a new gaming PC to play the Sims 4 and all the packs and add ons.
I want the game to run smooth, fast, best settings and never lag etc.
Would this PC do all of the above?
Its called 'Alienware Aurora R9'
I welcome any help or advice 🙂
@Simsfan8989 I think that's the same one as this, that you linked earlier:
except you added more RAM. Again, the processor is overkill for Sims 4 by far. Personally, I'd go with the much cheaper 9600K (in the option I linked) and either save the money or spend some of it on a better graphics card. The card in the link you just posted is an Nvidia 1650, which is fine, but the 1660 you were considering earlier is significantly faster.
@puzzlezaddict Thanks again 🙂
is this the one you would say is the best specs for me?
Does this have loads of area for more packs and future updates etc?
is this good for graphics to have it looking really good?
is this also going to run the smoothest?
I defo want this model but if possible you could help me to get the best specs on it. I dont mind over kill as I will want this to run very good and smooth for many many many years to come rather than worrying about updating it or worrying it mite slow down in a few months.
again thanks so much for helping me, i am looking into buying this tomoerow 🙂
@Simsfan8989 I still think this configuration is a much better use of your money:
Yes, the processor is slower, but it's still massive overkill for Sims 4 and in all likelihood Sims 5 as well. (It should still be more than fine for Sims 5, it just might not be massive overkill.) But for the same £1,349, you'd get a much faster graphics card, twice the RAM, and a 512 GB solid state drive, so you wouldn't have to worry about running out of space on the smaller 256 GB SSD. (Or you could save £10 and get this configuration with a 256 GB SSD/1 TB HDD if you wanted.)
The graphics card is really the most important factor here, more than the processor, more than the extra RAM or the storage. If you want to make sure your computer handles Sims games perfectly smoothly and without any compromises on graphics quality, that's the first place you should put your money.
Not to belabor the point, but I would feel bad if I didn't mention that the exact same hardware as above costs £1,179 with the older case. I know you like the new case better, I just have to say it so I don't feel like I'm neglecting to bring up something important.
i know im sucker for the look but I much prefer the new case.
I have edited the one I will buy tomorrow.
here is the link
could you please have a final look at it and make sure I have the best graphics ram and intel
i inow you say over kill but id much rather that than worry it not being the best. Hope you understand. 🙂
im so excited to play the sims again 🙂
update - i sent the wrong link please double check its the £1,499.00
@Simsfan8989 Yes, this model (updated link, £1,499) has all the features we talked about. It's certainly more expensive than it needs to be, but it sounds like you're comfortable paying a premium to get exactly what you want.
Thank you so much 🙂
really helped me pick this I really am thankfull.
last last question sorry lol @puzzlezaddict
is the graphic the best? You mentioned that being important?
@Simsfan8989 The graphics card is more than fast enough for Sims 4. It would still run the entire game smoothly on ultra settings if you got a new 2560x1440 monitor. I'm not saying that's necessary—your current monitor should be fine—just that the Nvidia 1660 is more than good enough for your current monitor, and still good enough to handle a higher resolution if you ever want it.
@puzzlezaddict Thank you! I will be buying tomorrow 🙂
🙂
hello I have purchased my new Alienware Aurora r9.
my question is... will my old dell pc monitor work on it? My only worry is, I only have the power cable and not the cable that connects the screen to the machine. What cable would I need?
would you recommend buying a new monitor? And if so, what would you recommend for around £100 max.
hope you dont mind me asking these questions 🙂
@Simsfan8989 Your graphics card has DisplayPort and HDMI ports. If your old monitor uses either of these, all you need is a DP or HDMI cable; they're pretty cheap on Amazon or any electronics store. If you're not sure what your monitor has, you can physically look, or list its exact model number, and I'll look it up.
If you do need a new monitor, let me know, and I'll look later.
