Best PC for TS4?

I prefer custom builds myself since they are cheaper, but this is a nice guide of what to look for in gaming components.
https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-pc-builds-gaming

I like using PC Part Picker:
https://pcpartpicker.com/

Built-in graphics are just fine, you don't need a video card. But do not skimp on RAM. You can buy a desktop pc that will run TS4 just fine on ultra settings, but you'll need to add RAM to it....you'll want at least 16 GB. But that's not a big deal, as it's cheap to buy.

I'm running a $500 Dell with stock graphics on the highest setting with only 12 GB of RAM. It does ok, but it really maxes out the memory---go bigger

How about buying a brand-new iMac? Apple M1 Chip runs TS4 very smoothly.

"nativehyun;c-17881907" wrote:
How about buying a brand-new iMac? Apple M1 Chip runs TS4 very smoothly.

New iMacs are like $1200+....

> @Onverser said:
> New iMacs are like $1200+....

Yeah But it comes with 4.5K Retina display, higher performance, good speakers and mics. If you need a better display and higher performance, the new iMac can be one of your options.

Unless you really want a laptop, go for a gaming desktop PC, they are cheaper than gaming laptops and they generally last longer.

Other than that, it's up to how much you want to spend. You can probably get pretty decent performance in the game with a Desktop PC for $1200. The sims4 have gotten pretty CPU demanding over the years so I recommend getting something with a good CPU, that will cost more though ($1500+).

You can buy something cheaper than that, but I would recommend spending at least this if you play the sims4 a lot, might as well spend a little bit more money on things that you enjoy doing.

"nativehyun;c-17881941" wrote:
> @Onverser said:
> New iMacs are like $1200+....

Yeah But it comes with 4.5K Retina display, higher performance, good speakers and mics. If you need a better display and higher performance, the new iMac can be one of your options.

I mean they said they wanted a PC on a budget that doesn't break the bank

> @Onverser said:
> I mean they said they wanted a PC on a budget that doesn't break the bank

These days, the price of graphics cards has risen tremendously. It's a bad time to buy a new PC. I mean, iMac(or Mac mini) could be an "option"-to a desktop computer that runs TS4 great.

P.S. If you play PC games except for TS4, don't buy a Mac.

If you have decent credit, you can check Dell's daily deals. You can pick up a gaming desktop for under $1k and if you use their credit, you can pay it off in a year (make sure to balance the payments) and there is no interest charges. Their credit card also works for the Microsoft store.

I buy new computers pretty often so this works for me. I'm currently using one of the budget gaming PCs, but it came with a Nvidia 2060 ti, which handles every game I play masterfully. Plus when I animate things it renders a lot faster than my last computer. I don't think that's a requirement for the sims, but it doesn't hurt. Just make sure your processor is good, over 3gHz and a video card that's at least a Nvidia 1060. The other features don't matter.

"nativehyun;c-17881978" wrote:
> @Onverser said:
> I mean they said they wanted a PC on a budget that doesn't break the bank

These days, the price of graphics cards has risen tremendously. It's a bad time to buy a new PC. I mean, iMac(or Mac mini) could be an "option"-to a desktop computer that runs TS4 great.

P.S. If you play PC games except for TS4, don't buy a Mac.

Older graphics cards run the game well. I would recommend at least a GTX 960 especially since this game will be developed awhile. SSD cards help too. They are both extra protection from overclocking the computer and breaking it. I wouldn't recommend the brand new graphics cards because those are used for bitcoin farming with bots. Also good to get a 64 bit computer if they want to play any pack from Discover University on.