Re: What pc specs dictate allowing 200 max recommended sims?

@goofylittlerhino  Sometimes the spam filter gets a little aggressive, for reasons I at least don't completely understand, but at least I can read your posts now.  (Thanks @EA_Jason for that.)

You're right that the CPU rating is the reason for the lower recommended sim limit.  The processor itself is more than powerful enough to deserve an uber rating, but the issue is that Sims 4 only uses its base clock speed to rate it, not its turbo.  So as far as the game is concerned, it doesn't matter that the CPU can turbo much higher speeds.

As far as what happens when you're actually playing, I'd guess the CPU runs well above 3 GHz; how high exactly would depend in large part on how the manufacturer tuned the system.  But the bottom line is that the processor can easily handle 200 sims, or 500, or whatever number you want to use.  So can the other components, so yes, you can go ahead and use whatever setting works for you.

Sims 4 will slow down on its own from time to time, and it'll happen more often as your saves include more sims that you've actively played, but it won't be the fault of your computer.  The game engine itself just isn't as efficient as we'd like.

If you have other questions, please do ask, I mean that's the whole point of this site.