In a earlier post I said I had decided on a laptop to get. Well, u have changed my mind. I found a much cheaper computer and I am not very good at tech, so I was hoping one one could help me and please tell me if this computer is good for running the sims 4+ALL EXPANSIONS. Thanks ♥️

This one has the latest CPU generation and twice as much Video RAM.On the negative side it is an I5 CPU where the other is I7 but an older generation of CPU (but not much. That it is an I5 will however not matter much if at all for games. the newer CPU generation should make sure of that.

This is one that you've asked about before, earlier in the thread. It will play the game on high/ultra.My main concern is the 256GB solid state hard drive seems to be the only hard drive in the system. This is a concern if you plan on having a lot of data files ( game saves, mods, cc, photos, game videos, etc.) plus other programs that might take up a lot of hard drive space.Though you might be able to upgrade to a 500 GB solid state hard drive later though if you start running out of room, or putting less used data on an external hard drive.

Ol, thabks I want this one the most. On a scale from 1-5 how good will it run the game? For your information I have all expansions and game packs and two stuff packs. All I would do on this laptop is play Sims 4 and torchlight 2 and also watch shows and videos. I download my sims games from origin and don’t have any gaming disks.Thank you all so much ♥️-maiya

It does not have a dedicated Graphics card. It only has 4GB of RAM and the CPU is I3. In short it can not be recommended for any sort of gaming.

The desktops you linked to are business type computers, not made for gaming. They may have the processor speed, but like Jpkarlsen mentioned do not have a dedicated video card. They most likely aren't able to take one unless it's a specialized video card and can only take specialized types of power supplies due to how small the case is.Yes, you will run into crashing, lag and just over all a poor gaming experience due to the computer not having the recommended specs.You may want to save up some more money. I'd suggest $600 - $1000. This way you can afford something that will meet or exceed recommended specs of the game.When using integrated graphics, it uses the same computer memory as Windows, Origin, the game and other programs you have on your computer.It may work great one day and not work the next. This happens a lot with lower end computers. Issues can happen after game patches and Origin updates. The more updates and patches they put out, the more strain it is on the computer. Making it harder for lower end systems to play the game.It is advised to survive all the game add ons, that you own a computer that meets recommended requirements, as the game is not finished and will have many more packs added to it, requiring a better computer.

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jpkarlsen
Hero (Retired)
7 years ago
It does not have a dedicated Graphics card. It only has 4GB of RAM and the CPU is I3. In short it can not be recommended for any sort of gaming.
Anonymous
7 years ago
So, I have decided to get a desktop, and I was wondering if this computer would run the sims 4+all expansions and packs. I am exited for seasons, and since my current computer cannot run sims 4 without crashing, I am looking for a new computer.
Thanks ♥️
crinrict
Hero+
7 years ago
Hi @maiya3694

I merged your threads as I don't think it's necessary to make a new thread for every computer you find. Please stick to one.

This one seems borderline as well and is hard to tell if it has a dedicated card from the specs give.

I would look for something with an i5 or i7.
Anonymous
7 years ago
Ok, thanks, but do you think that the desktop would be able to run sims 4?
crinrict
Hero+
7 years ago
It's hard to tell cause the picture doesn't show everything.

Could you post a link to it ?
Anonymous
7 years ago
It is on amazon, have it?
Anonymous
7 years ago
I will post the link after I get out of school
Thabks♥️
Anonymous
7 years ago
I think this will work:
https://www.amazon.com/HP-Elite-Performace-Professional-Refurbishedd/dp/B075RQ3T7H/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527640023&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hp++Elite+6300+Pro+High+Performace+Small+Form+Factor+Business+Desktop+Computer+%28Intel+Quad+Core+i3+up+to+3.1GHz%2C+8GB+DDR3+RAM%2C+1TB+HDD%2C+Windows+7+Professional%29+%28Certified+Refurbishedd%29
crinrict
Hero+
7 years ago
No, this has only a rather old, odd intel graphics chips.

I think you need to spend a bit more money than that to find something decent. Don't go with refurbished stuff, that just has old part.

You won't be happy
Anonymous
7 years ago
What about this one, thanks by th way.
( hard to find one not refurbished)
https://www.amazon.com/HP-Elite-8200-SFF-Desktop/dp/B01HSJ2O0Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527687127&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=HP+Elite+8200+SFF+Desktop+PC+-+Intel+Core+i5-2400+3.1GHz+8GB+500GB+DVDRW+Windows+10+Professional+%28Certified+Refurbished%29&dpPl=1&dpID=413y91p8zFL&ref=plSrch