Slower performance with each new add ons

It's the sims, unoptimized as usual. I like the game but the studio isn't exactly known for being amazing at optimizing their games. This game needs a beast of a CPU to not be choppy. Also, some players just don't notice the choppiness as I do so one might see the game as smooth while in reality the fps fluctuates so bad it's an eyesore for gamers used to high fps and high refreshrate monitors. A game hard locked at 60 is smooth, the sims isn't....

"Painterroy58;d-940956" wrote:
Well I have almost all expansion packs and stuff packs, and even tho I have a top of the line Alienware game computer, the game runs so choppy with all installed. I reinstalled the game leaving out the Vampires, Get to Work and a lot of the small stuff packs and now the game runs smooth. Therefore EA, I will not be buying anymore expansion (I did want Seasons) packs, stuff packs anymore as the game will not run well with everything installed. How bout making sure everything works well if you want us to keep shelling out more money. Pretty sure I'm finished supporting this game anymore and will just deal with the few I'm running with my base game. No more money for you.

Hmmm, have you updated your video card drivers lately? if your system is top of the line it should be running Sims 4 smoothly, also it would be helpful to list your specs.

Mines hasn't seen any stuttering or lagging since I got a decent gaming laptop even over 2,000 pieces of CC (non-alpha). Have all the packs except for maybe 6 stuff packs? Also have it on ultra settings as well. Paid like $650 since it was on sale (electronic tax killed me tho haha)

Processor: Intel(r) core(tm)i5-7300hq cpu @ 2.50 ghz
ram: 8 gb
Nvidia geforce gtx 1050

"geoffreypa;c-16514701" wrote:
just for further Note, alienware doesn't come with on board graphics, well mine didn't :P

"Cynna;c-16515050" wrote:
Mine didn't either.

They do it just maybe turned off. Gaming laptops come with two graphics cards. My asus rog came with intel chip shut off. Asus stopped doing that.

I kind of just thought it was expected that a game would slow down with more content in it. I mean that has always happened in every game I have added DLC to.

"phoebebebe13;c-16520841" wrote:

"geoffreypa;c-16514701" wrote:
just for further Note, alienware doesn't come with on board graphics, well mine didn't :P

"Cynna;c-16515050" wrote:
Mine didn't either.

They do it just maybe turned off. Gaming laptops come with two graphics cards. My asus rog came with intel chip shut off. Asus stopped doing that.

Maybe that's it. The one that I'm on now is an ROG and I've seen no sign of an integrated card.

ETA: I was surprised to learn that there's an onboard card. I just checked the device manager for display adapter and sound, video, game controller and I don't see the Intel card. Out of curiosity, where would I find it? Would they not still show in the device manager, even if disabled?

"BeJaWa;c-16521496" wrote:
I kind of just thought it was expected that a game would slow down with more content in it. I mean that has always happened in every game I have added DLC to.

Yep, pretty much.

I also noticed that the fuller an HD/SD becomes, the slower the performance. At least, that seems to be my personal experience.

Well, my game got a bit slower too. Especially loading screens and while playing in Selvadorada...
I have MSI Gp62 6QF Laptop
Intel Core i7 6700HQ 3GHz,
GEFORCE® GTX 960M
12 GB RAM
The game is installed of SSD disc

I have simulation lag and my fast forward button doesn't really do much, as it always skips back. (for example I fast forward to 5PM, pause or play the game on normal speed and I'm actually at 4PM) Loading to main menu takes anywhere from 2-5 minutes, and loading all the way to my family takes around 5-10 minutes. I have a plummy laptop, dell inspiron 15 i5555, but I don't notice any visual lag. (AKA choppy) I do however have loads of bugs, like moving things from my inventory, or clicking on things and having to wait 3-6 seconds before the interaction will come up.

My graphics is integrated, and I doubt you knowing my specs would help, since Alienware beats my little $500 non-gaming laptop with failing memory at that xD

I have every pack installed except spooky and my first pet stuff. I have yet to install seasons, or install the new update. I'm seeing lots of problems with that new update so I'm not sure if seasons is even worth dealing with those issues. I also have 1,186 files of cc in my mods folder.