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EliHarb's avatar
7 years ago

Would you invest in a better PC for a next gen sims game?

Would you be interested in a sims game with very high graphics, open world, much like other next-generation games like GTA, tomb raider, etc?
The worlds would be alot richer and bigger, the streets more populated, but it would require you to upgrade to a gaming PC?
Take TS3 as a reference but think about way better optimization and stability and much higher graphics settings, better lighting and textures. And the sims would be more detailed, realistic and customizable.

Key question: would you invest in a much better machine for a much better sims game?

EDIT: This is directed to those not playing TS4 on the highest settings. Those that have PCs that run TS4 on the highest settings easily should vote Yes because they already fit the criteria as TS4 isn't exactly heavy on gaming rigs.
  • Loanet's avatar
    Loanet
    Rising Scout
    Personally I don't think Specs would go up enough to need a new PC. At most I might need a new Graphics card. It's not like I play on a Laptop. It all depends on what Sims 5 were to do differently.
  • I bought a gaming pc when cats & dogs came out and can play on highest settings now, before I played on my laptop(which surprisingly worked really well). I wouldn't buy another computer though.
  • I already did. My husband made this PC for me. It's as big and powerful as he could do so no matter what they put in it, I don't have a problem.
  • I wouldn't get a gaming computer because it's important for me to have a touch screen one and I couldn't afford one either, that being said I did update my old laptop with the main reasons being a smoother Sims 4 gaming experience (updated to an Intel core i5 from i3).
  • loyabe's avatar
    loyabe
    Seasoned Newcomer
    Yes its no differant to the last 20 years i have been playing pc games, they become more demanding.
  • My boyfriend works in IT and the computers we own all have good specs and can handle most games that are out today (haven't come across anything I can't run yet), so I don't know if they'd need to be updated. I guess it would depend on what changes in the years between now and the next Sims. If necessary, I'd get a new computer or upgrade one that we already have though.
  • I don't think there are many who would buy a brand new PC for JUST a Sims game. Considering gaming PCs can be anywhere around 1k ... I doubt many people would think spending about 1k is worth playing a Sims game.

    However, if increasing specs, gameplay, and decreasing disappointment it COULD be worth it.