Re: Best pc for the sims 4 with the highest settings A LOT OF MODS & expansi
@puzzlezaddict would you be able to help me find a suitable pc aswell?
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@Maisha7197 Please don't apologize for all the information. More is actually better in this case, since you have a pretty specific computer in mind. Besides, I'd have asked most of the questions you answered, so you made things easier for me.
Side note: DDR5 looks great. It's also months away from being included in even high-end computers, and it's probably going to be more expensive for a while. DDR4 is plenty fast for what you want to do.
If you want to make sure a desktop will always run Sims 4, with all packs, on ultra settings, you'll want at least an Nvidia 1060 or 1660, or an AMD Radeon RX 570 8 GB, for a graphics card. (The requirements are slightly higher for a laptop.) The computer you linked only has an Nvidia 1050, and not even one with the ti boost. So maintaining ultra settings might be right at its limit even with only the packs you currently own.
I checked a few different sites, including Currys, and I found exactly one new computer for under £700 with at least a 1060. Unfortunately, it's not out yet, and I'm not sure when it will be released. It's this one though, if you want to see.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-Aegis-Desktop-PC-Graphics/dp/B07JW15DTL
On the other hand, you could get a custom-built PC with exactly the parts you wanted for under your budget. I actually found one on a well-known build site that looks like it might cost around £500, even with the VAT (before shipping, but that's only £30 for standard mainland U.K. delivery). It seems to be a weird confluence of events—a sale on a high-end model combined with the savings you get from swapping out the most expensive parts.
Even so, I checked a different site and still managed to keep the price under £700 while including everything you'd want. Given what you're looking for, and the options currently available, a custom build might be the better way to go. I'd be happy to configure you something that had the processor and graphics card you needed, plus plenty of storage so you don't ever have to worry about running out of space.
Also, out of curiosity, is there a reason you wouldn't want an AMD processor? Going with Intel is usually, though not always, a bit more expensive. And while Intel is still better than AMD for gaming, the gap isn't all that large (and wouldn't matter to Sims 4), and AMD processors are usually better for other tasks like photo editing.
Anyway, let me know if you're interested in a custom build. Otherwise, I'll do another sweep of the standard sites and see if any more good prebuilt options turn up.
@puzzlezaddict Again, thanks.
Referring to what you said about the ‘1050’ Nvidia graphic card situation as limiting I was wondering whether if, perhaps, I ended up buying the ACER Nitro and added new packs to my game, would it mean that my game would indefinitely turn laggy?
Anyways, the MSI Aegis desktop that you’ve linked sounds really good!! Apart from the fact that it looks HUGE (don’t know whether it’ll be able to fit into the spot where my current pc is) and it’s not out yet so there’s no reviews on there (reviews usually help me in deciding whether or not I should buy something).
And about the custom PC’s I don’t know why but I always feel a bit suspicious as to whether or not they’re being built properly. (As you mentioned above -proving my point exactly- the ‘£500’ PC being under my budget but exactly what I wanted, like how does it even work out?)
However, I have noticed that many Simming Youtubers have custom-built PCs and their games run very smooth.
Also both custom-built-PC links you sent didn’t take me to the £500 or under £700 PCs that you were talking about, it just sent me to the front page of the site :/ I did try to work my way around it but I got too confused so I just left both sites be.
As for not wanting an AMD processor I definitely feel that it has something to do with my comfortability(?) with Intel as both my laptop and pc are run on them and I just feel more used to it. AMD I don’t think I’ve ever tried and cannot be bothered to try 😂
Last question, if I did buy a new PC would I have to buy a new monitor to support it? (Mine is quite old and I don’t think suitable for gaming graphics).
Referring to what you said about the ‘1050’ Nvidia graphic card situation as limiting I was wondering whether if, perhaps, I ended up buying the ACER Nitro and added new packs to my game, would it mean that my game would indefinitely turn laggy?
Anyways, the MSI Aegis desktop that you’ve linked sounds really good!! Apart from the fact that it looks HUGE (don’t know whether it’ll be able to fit into the spot where my current pc is) and it’s not out yet so there’s no reviews on there (reviews usually help me in deciding whether or not I should buy something).
And about the custom PC’s I don’t know why but I always feel a bit suspicious as to whether or not they’re being built properly. (As you mentioned above -proving my point exactly- the ‘£500’ PC being under my budget but exactly what I wanted, like how does it even work out?)
However, I have noticed that many Simming Youtubers have custom-built PCs and their games run very smooth.
Also both custom-built-PC links you sent didn’t take me to the £500 or under £700 PCs that you were talking about, it just sent me to the front page of the site :/ I did try to work my way around it but I got too confused so I just left both sites be.
As for not wanting an AMD processor I definitely feel that it has something to do with my comfortability(?) with Intel as both my laptop and pc are run on them and I just feel more used to it. AMD I don’t think I’ve ever tried and cannot be bothered to try 😂
Last question, if I did buy a new PC would I have to buy a new monitor to support it? (Mine is quite old and I don’t think suitable for gaming graphics).
@Maisha7197 The 1050 might cause lag if you ran Sims 4 on ultra settings, not now with the packs you have, but maybe if you also installed, say, Island Living and the next expansion. You could turn down the graphics though and not see any lag.
The £500 build I mentioned has to be an oversight on the part of the company. On that same site, the other builds I played with that similar specs were all landing in the £700 range (with VAT). But the components that go into these computers are the same no matter which build you start with. The quality of the parts isn't in question, and the quality of the build process is generally the same or slightly better than what you'd get from an off-the-shelf computer. There's always some risk, no matter where you buy, but that's why you find a company with a good warranty policy and test out the computer right away. (Again, this is true no matter where you buy.)
I linked the two sites' home pages because I thought you might like to check them out in general. Since I was playing with custom configurations and just wanted to know whether you were interested, there wasn't much point in putting something together and linking it for you. And yeah, paging throught all the default options looking for something promising can be disorienting. But here's the £500 desktop, already tweaked from its initial (much more expensive) configuration:
http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/saved/1749113
I can configure whatever you like; this is more of a starting point, so you have an idea of what you might be able to get.
As far as space goes, you could always measure. The product dimensions for the MSI are listed along with the other specs, and the Cyberpower cases (there are plenty to choose from) have a specs page that shows if you click on the case itself.
You wouldn't necessarily need a new monitor. You might want one, if you're not satisfied with the image quality. You might need an adapter to use it, but that would depend on the connection it currently has. But you can figure that out after the fact, and buy the monitor separately. They're easy enough to pick up in store if you want, or you can check out the screens and order what you like online.
- @puzzlezaddict I’m definitely wanting to get Island Living and am not willing to compromise on graphic quality so maybe I won’t consider purchasing a gaming PC with Nvidia 1050. Thanks for letting me know about the 1060 and sorry about the confusion on the links.
I checked out the custom-made one you linked and I’m interested in configuring one with your help (seeing as/assuming that you know which parts would pair suitably as I’ve seen articles about custom-built PCs where people put overpowering components with underworking ones bla bla bla).
About the monitor, I’ll leave it be for now as I thought I’d need to. And the MSI I haven’t completely written off yet, I’m still considering it as a resort to a custom-made one (if one can be configured) but otherwise I’ll just have to find a pre-built one.@Maisha7197 No worries about the links; I just didn't want to show you what I thought you should get, instead of finding out what you wanted.
You're right that people tend to make some critical mistakes when trying to save money on a custom build. One common bad shortcut to take is with the power supply—you want to make sure it will comfortably run all your hardware. I picked a 650W Corsair, which is a PSU with more than enough power and made by one of the best in that category.
Another important detail is the motherboard, and there are a few decent options on the list. If you want to talk specs, let me know, but the short answer is that the Asus selected and the cheapest MSI (the Z390-A Pro) both have minor drawbacks, but not necessarily anything you'd notice if you weren't planning to upgrade yourself. The next one up (MSI MPG Gaming Plus) doesn't have those drawbacks. Still, any Z390 board from a reputable company is going to be at least good enough for what you want to do with it.
Also, be sure not to get a case with a top-mounted power supply. It looks like most of them mount the PSU at the bottom, with the exception of the In-Win models. But sorting through cases gives me a headache, so list a couple that you like and that aren't too expensive, and I'll look them over. (Otherwise, the list is very long.)
I went with 16 GB RAM, so you can always multitask, and I upgraded to 3200 MHz because who doesn't love fast RAM? (It's certainly a great way to spend £7.) I also added a wifi adapter, since I have no idea what your setup is going to be. And I chose a good air cooler because your processor doesn't need liquid cooling. If you want it though, go with the Corsair H60 for £10 more.
With the other parts, they're all fine for your purposes, but the next upgrade up may or may not be worth it to you.
- The Intel i5-9400F processor is more than strong enough for Sims 4. The next two upgrades up cost £50 and £91 before VAT for a small and medium-sized improvement, respectively. I don't think they're necessarily worth it.
- For the graphics card, an AMD Radeon RX 590 is only £18 more than a 580, which is a good investment. The next card up would be the Nvidia 1660, for £15 more, but the performance benchmarks for the two are equal overall. (Which is the better card depends on the game; both are more than fine for Sims 4.) I don't think you need this "upgrade" unless you really want an Nvidia card.
- I didn't change the default hard drives, which are a very fast 500 GB solid state drive and a very large (and somewhat slow) 2 TB mechanical drive. That's more storage than you'd probably ever need; you could switch the second to a 1 TB HDD and not miss the space. If you want an even faster SSD, an upgrade to a better 500 GB model would be £12. You would probably never notice the difference, but some people like to have the fastest option out there.
- Also, if you'd rather just go with SSDs, that's a viable option, if more expensive. The first thing to figure out though is how much storage you want.
That covers all the internal components. Windows 10 is also included. As for accessories, don't bother unless you already know that you want something and it's cheaper on this site than the other places you were looking. It's probably not though; one way sites like this make their money is by marking up the add-ons.
And of course, feel free to keep asking questions.
