Laptop or Desktop?

What kind of system do you play your The Sims games on if you play PC version of them?

What brand of system? (HP, Dell, etc)
Do you have all the games or some?

Have you had any technical issues with your system?

If you’ve played or play on both, which do you prefer?

134 Replies

mcrudd
Legend
5 years ago
Alienware.
No issues and I have all the packs from sims 2 too sims 4. Could not install 1 because I dont have a cd rom.

Happy simming :)
ogo4141
5 years ago
I like laptop for sims because I can casually build house from couch.
Onverser
5 years ago
HP Laptop. They get a bad rep but I feel like a lot of it is very much outdated stereotypes. Haven't had a single issue of overheating in probably like 7 years, definitely not a regular thing by any stretch, game runs smoothly on ultra and the fan really is not loud at all. :)
SimplyJen
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago

My husband and I have been building our own desktops since 2015.
I'm only missing Country Kitchen Kit now.
Any issues with my computer I've been able to fix or replace myself.
I hate gaming on a laptop and haven't owned one in many years. I'd much rather be able to replace parts when needed than be stuck with a CPU & GPU that can't be changed. I've only considered getting a laptop in recent years to have when I travel but it certainly wouldn't be anything fancy since I would still have my desktop for everyday use.
logionX
Legend
5 years ago
I invested in a good gaming desktop PC that I have upgraded a lot over the years, it has a nice cooling system so it's quiet, even when I'm playing games.

It's also nice to have multiple monitors so I can have games like the sims running in the background and watch twitch or youtube on the other monitor.
atreya33
Legend
5 years ago
I have switched to a laptop years ago for real life practical reasons and use it for everything, not just the sims. The sims 4 boots up slowly but once it is loaded, it runs OK.
Brd709
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
I recently upgraded to a gaming laptop. This is the first laptop where i've been able to play The Sims 4 with no interruptions i.e no overheating after an hour, no game crashes after an hour and this is the first time i'm playing every expansion pack with no lag.
FarleyGranger
5 years ago
Asus ROG gaming laptop. I haven't had any technical problems.
simgirl1010
Hero
5 years ago
Both my desktop and laptop are Dell Alienware.

Up until about 18 months ago I played almost exclusively on my desktop.

Once my twin granddaughters were born and I started watching them at their home I purchased and started playing only on my laptop. I'd take it with me and play while they were sleeping. In the beginning I'd transfer my save back and forth with a flash drive but got tired of that and started playing only on my laptop. I have a cooling pad and haven't experienced any issues running the game at the highest specs. I won't ever go back to a desktop. It's just too confining.
crocobaura
Legend
5 years ago
I'm currently playing on a laptop but I prefer a desktop due to large monitor and better graphics. Laptop runs ok and it's good when travelling but I don't travel that much, so when I'll upgrade it will be a desktop.