Too much cc?
Did I download too much CC? I downloaded 250 custom content items. Is that too much? I am worried.
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@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.
- Well this is a family computer that 5 people use so i dont think i have that much storage
@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.
- i dont understand anything you are saying not to be mean or annoying but i dont understand
