UK laptop recommendations for Sims 4.
Hi guys. I’m looking for a new laptop and wanted to get one that would also play Sims4. Would this one be suitable? I found this HP 15.6in i5 8GB 1TB FHD Laptop, while browsing the Argos Mobi...
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@Truffles_13 Which one I'd prefer would depend on whether I was willing to pay a bit extra. If I was, I'd definitely get this one:
https://www.box.co.uk/FX505DD-BQ121T-ASUS-FX505DD-BQ121T_2902781.html
Asus has a better reputation for gaming laptops than Medion, and I would feel like I was getting good value for the slightly higher price. This would be the backup option, if I had to have more hard drive space, although the 512 GB in the Asus would be enough for me personally.
If I really needed to spend no more than £550, I'd go with this one, because having the dedicated graphics card is still better than any of the other cheaper options.
https://www.box.co.uk/30025003-Medion-Akoya-P6685_2431522.html
Of the others, most of them don't justify their price tag, as in, if you're going to spend £550, get the Medion Akoya immediately above. But this is a good laptop. and worth the £480. It does only have a small hard drive, but it should be okay if you're careful, and you can always get an external drive later if you need one.
But this is your choice, and your money, not mine. The best choice for you depends on your own priorities.
@puzzlezaddict Thank you for your help. I still haven’t made a decision. My partner has offered to put some towards it for my birthday present so can go up to £600. £650 at a push if it’s worth the extra. Are your Previous suggestions still the best for that price.
@Truffles_13 I still think this one is the best you can do right now:
https://www.box.co.uk/FX505DD-BQ121T-ASUS-FX505DD-BQ121T_2902781.html
It has a nice enough screen and plenty of storage, plus room for extra RAM if you decide you want more later. You're unlikely to do better for an equal price.
Laptops with the newer and faster Nvidia 1650 graphics card are £700 and up, although I did see one for £680. But it's not worth straining your budget that much. The Nvidia 1050 in the one above will handle ultra graphics settings now, even if you have all the packs. Worst case scenario, you'd eventually need to play on high instead of ultra, but that's not a bad outcome at all.
I checked the usual sites and only saw one other laptop in your price range, this one for £650. Its graphics card is a 1050 ti, faster than the normal 1050 but slower than a 1650.
https://www.box.co.uk/8PL55EAABU-HP-Pavilion-Gaming-15-cx0019na_2891397.html
Sure, it would run Sims 4 on ultra settings for longer, but it's probably also not worth the extra cost if the £50 would make a difference to you. Really, the important distinction is between laptops built for gaming, as these are, and the next tier down. The £600 Asus should be fine for what you want out of it.
