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kaym1102
5 years ago
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Recommende Requirement VS My Actually System

Hello,


I want to start playing The Sims 4 again and I've been out for a long time and I'm out of shape. Yesterday I purchased a computer to download some of the expansions, pack stuff, mods, etc. But I started to see the requirements that are needed and I have my doubts about it.

*Recommended Requirement* 

  • CPU: Intel Core i5 |  AMD Athlon X4
  • RAM: 4 GB RAM
  • HDD: 15 GB available space
  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 650
  • OS: 64-bit 64 Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
  • Screen Resolution: 1024 × 768 or better
  • Direct X: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection

The purchase of the computer that I made yesterday was a Lenovo ideapad S340 13.3 Laptop, Intel Core i5-10210U Quad-Core Processor, 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive Processor: 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10210U Quad Core Processor

*About This Item*

  • Processor: 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10210U Quad Core Processor
  • Display: 13.3" FHD IPS Anti-Glare Display
  • Memory: 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 OnBoard RAM
  • Internal Storage: 256GB 2280 m.2 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
  • Optical Drive: None
  • Audio: 2 x 2W Speakers with Dolby Audio, Dual Array Microphones
  • Battery Life: Up to 8 Hours
  • Wireless: 2x2 802.11AC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 Combo
  • Processor Type:Intel Core i5-10210U
  • Hard Drive Capacity:256 GB
  • Processor Speed:1.6 GHz
  • Operating System: Windows 10

But my real question is what about if I bought all the expansion, stuff & game packs.The CPU, RAM, and GPU that is a recommended requirement is enough? And how enough would be the one I just bought?. Anyway, the computer I bought has not arrived. It takes a week to see how it will work.I hope someone can help me with this of the requirements.



         

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  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    5 years ago

    @kaym1102  The recommended requirements on the Origin website are for the base game only, or at most, the base game plus the one pack for which the reqs are listed.  The recommendation for running all packs together is significantly higher, so there's not much use in comparing your laptop's hardware to the list you found.

    Your laptop should be able to run all packs together on medium graphics settings, although you might see drops in framerates here and there.  The limiting factor is the integrated graphics chip, which can't really be expected to handle more than medium settings.  You should definitely be able to run all the packs, but you might want to buy and install them a few at a time, just to make sure the play experience meets your expectations.   The only packs that would significantly impact performance are the newer expansions, basically everything from Cats & Dogs forward.  The cumulative impact of a number of less demanding packs can also take its toll though.

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  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    5 years ago

    @kaym1102  The recommended requirements on the Origin website are for the base game only, or at most, the base game plus the one pack for which the reqs are listed.  The recommendation for running all packs together is significantly higher, so there's not much use in comparing your laptop's hardware to the list you found.

    Your laptop should be able to run all packs together on medium graphics settings, although you might see drops in framerates here and there.  The limiting factor is the integrated graphics chip, which can't really be expected to handle more than medium settings.  You should definitely be able to run all the packs, but you might want to buy and install them a few at a time, just to make sure the play experience meets your expectations.   The only packs that would significantly impact performance are the newer expansions, basically everything from Cats & Dogs forward.  The cumulative impact of a number of less demanding packs can also take its toll though.

  • kaym1102's avatar
    kaym1102
    5 years ago

    @puzzlezaddict Thanks for the answer, in other words, this computer that I bought would not meet the requirements with the *New expansions* that I was planning to download basically all of them. In case I want to change the computer what Laptop is recommended for it? I have a budget of about $ 500 to $ 750 and I'm in Florida U.S. Thanks if you can help me.

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    5 years ago

    @kaym1102  I wouldn't say it doesn't meet the minimum requirements—the game should run okay, even with all packs installed.  The laptop doesn't meet the usual recommendations because it wouldn't be able to handle all packs on high or ultra settings, and most people want their new laptops to run the game with excellent graphics.

    As for other options, I wrote out another post for someone in the U.S. a couple days ago; these laptops are all between $700 and $800:

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/Laptop-Performance/m-p/8982218#M172428

    At the very least, it's a good place to start.  Feel free to ask more questions if you want, or to let me know if there are other features you'd rather see in a new laptop.

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