Too much cc?

@poobear1  That depends more on the type and size of the cc files, as well as your computer's specs.  There are players with powerful gaming rigs that have 10 GB of cc or more without a serious performance hit, and other players with older computers who have to keep their cc folders much smaller.  If you mostly added clothing and hair, you might notice significant lag (or even crashing, on lower-end systems) in CAS, while build/buy could be unaffected.  Some cc items, particularly high poly count hairs, are much more demanding on a system than others.

If you really want an expert opinion, it would be best to post at MTS or another site that discusses custom content in depth and can give you some idea of the performance hit you might expect from your added cc.  You could also ask about techniques such as converting cc items into package files and merging them, which can help your game run more smoothly.  But help with third-party content isn't the kind of thing usually offered here.

@poobear1  The question is not about overall storage per se, although you'll want to keep at least 35-40 GB free at all times to give Windows enough room to maneuver.  It's more about your computer's processor and RAM, and its graphics card as well if you've added content that takes more resources to render (like the aforementioned high poly count hair).  But again, this is the kind of topic to ask over at Mod the Sims or a similar site, where players who regularly use cc can give you a better idea of what kind of performance to expect from your computer.

Alternately, you could just try loading the game and see if it holds up.  If you haven't experienced any performance issues yet, you might be fine.  Or you could take some of the cc out and see how your computer does with, say, 100 items instead of 250.  Before you start experimenting, you can copy your saves folder and store the backups elsewhere, which is a good idea regardless of whether you're worried about something going wrong.

@poobear1  Alright, why don't you run a dxdiag, and attach it to a post by using the button next to the paper clip icon.  Then we can go over the info in it, and I can explain what information you need to keep track of while you're playing.

https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/HOW-TO-DxDiag-PC-Only/m-p/1049584/thread-id/47181

In the meantime, if there are terms you don't understand, you can always google the words to get an explanation.

Edit:  Are you playing Sims 3 or Sims 4?  Because the two games manage cc somewhat differently.

@poobear1, I don't play with CC/Mods in the Sims4 because I'm too lazy to keep up with it! 😳😃  However, I'm tagging @Sashas0nic because she has thousands of CC in her TS4 game, so she should be able to help you! 😇

Happy Simming! 🥳

Hi @poobear1 (& @PugLove888 )

I really don't think 250 cc is much at all. Now having said that you haven't really mentioned any specific problem - that you may / may not be experiencing apart from is it too much?

I use 1000's of cc/mods with no real problem, also they need regular maintenance and checking on a very regular basis.

Please check this post, go through it thoroughly to sort and look for any 'broken/corrupted' cc/mods.

Also, if you're concerned with the specifications and usage of the shared pc, simply check them.. I use a program called 'Speccy' - it can give you an excellent snapshot of all the pc specifications, including RAM (most important) and overall storage, graphics and much more about your pc.  It's also good to use cc cleaner (free program) to clean your pc from time to time. (especially when downloading cc) Once you have 'Speccy' (free version) run it and check it alongside SIms PC Requirements (keeping in mind prior comments re cc/mods)

Hope this helps you,

Sasha

nb: If this solves your question, please mark the reply as having been the solution, so as to help others with a similar problem in the future. 🙂
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