I have 0 good knowledge of computers, but the Surface pro 3 i was using has a swollen battery, and so i desperately need a new computer. I am getting a laptop for now, but will also be getting a dedicated gaming computer later. This is more to take overseas, watch movies and do basic work on, and if it runs the sims 4, even better!Will one of these linked below run TS4 nicely?https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/dell/dell-iinspiron-14-5000-14-2-in-1-laptop-ryzen5/380567/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-ideapad-c340-14-hd-2-in-1-touchscreen-laptop-i3/393891/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/acer/acer-spin-3-sp314-52-555s-14-full-hd-2-in-1-laptop-i5/382179/If, by some miracle all of these would run it, which would do it better? And any idea what range of settings i could use?Help would be greatly appreciated!

None of them are great. The first one is only one I’d even consider. The others have an i3 and integrated graphics respectively.You won’t be running on ultra, even with the first one. And that one only has a 256 GB SSD, which might become a concern.If you can push your budget a little further, look for an i5 (the Ryzen 5 is okay) and a GPU in the GTX 1050 range.

Apart from that, you also need a processor that ends with HQ rather than U.These computers aren't worth their price. I highly suggest you save up about $300 to $500 more for a 'lower end' gaming laptop.

In order of price I’d go with one of these three (the first one is bang on budget):https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tops/acer-nitro/acer-nitro-5-an515-52-52bx-15-6-full-hd-gaming-laptop/339300/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/hp/hp-pavilion-15-bc419tx-15-gaming-laptop-i5/342563/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/dell-gaming/dell-g3-15-3590-15-6-gaming-laptop-i5/391020/

"So_Money;c-17183451" wrote:In order of price I’d go with one of these three (the first one is bang on budget):https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tops/acer-nitro/acer-nitro-5-an515-52-52bx-15-6-full-hd-gaming-laptop/339300/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/hp/hp-pavilion-15-bc419tx-15-gaming-laptop-i5/342563/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/dell-gaming/dell-g3-15-3590-15-6-gaming-laptop-i5/391020/Perfect! Thank you! It has room to stretch, especially as this place tends to swell their prices, but i cant exactly afford a $3K gaming laptop, so these are awesome, thank you!!!

"DeKay;c-17183406" wrote:Apart from that, you also need a processor that ends with HQ rather than U.These computers aren't worth their price. I highly suggest you save up about $300 to $500 more for a 'lower end' gaming laptop.Oh, i know. JB hifi tend to price up, i can find them cheaper elsewhere, i just find their website more user friendly. The first one i found $400 cheaper somewhere else.

Will one of these run the Sims 4?

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munroel
7 years ago
"Goldmoldar;c-17184267" wrote:
I would shop elsewhere and if you are in the States I would use Walmart, Newegg and of course Amazon. New Egg I prefer for laptops and desktops as I got my gaming laptop for $749 a couple of years ago

JB HiFi is an Aussie retailer, as i live in Australia. Amazon AU sucks, we don't have Wal-Mart and i have never even heard of Newegg.
Lonewolf1044
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
"munroele;c-17184330" wrote:
"Goldmoldar;c-17184267" wrote:
I would shop elsewhere and if you are in the States I would use Walmart, Newegg and of course Amazon. New Egg I prefer for laptops and desktops as I got my gaming laptop for $749 a couple of years ago

JB HiFi is an Aussie retailer, as i live in Australia. Amazon AU plum, we don't have Wal-Mart and i have never even heard of Newegg.

Oops sorry about that :) as I did not see that in your first post. :)
munroel
7 years ago

"Goldmoldar;c-17184337" wrote:
"munroele;c-17184330" wrote:
"Goldmoldar;c-17184267" wrote:
I would shop elsewhere and if you are in the States I would use Walmart, Newegg and of course Amazon. New Egg I prefer for laptops and desktops as I got my gaming laptop for $749 a couple of years ago

JB HiFi is an Aussie retailer, as i live in Australia. Amazon AU plum, we don't have Wal-Mart and i have never even heard of Newegg.

Oops sorry about that :) as I did not see that in your first post. :)

No worries ?
DeKaythePUNK
Legend
7 years ago
There's a Newegg that ships to Australia if you want to check it. I heard they tend to have good sales/offers but for limited time only before it changes again so you have be alert and quick tho. XD

https://www.newegg.com/global/au-en
Marduc_Plays
7 years ago
As my PC has died a while ago, i'm running Sims on medium settings on a Potato of a Laptop, and it's ok-ish.
LadyKyn
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
"So_Money;c-17184243" wrote:

@LadyKyn The laptop you linked is essentially the same as the Acer I recommended, but with an older processor. That’s a US storefront, though. Not sure what the price would be on Amazon AU or if that third-party merchant even sells to AU.

Oooh, didn't think about that part for AU. My bad. Didn't get the chance to take a look at that. :#

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