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7 years ago
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iCloud GB upgrade

I have a 5GB Mac Laptop and I want to buy the sims 4 with some expansion packs. If I buy an additional 200GB iCloud storage will it help run the game and the expansion packs or should I not get it at all? 

  • @b8162db982c6c613 I believe the 5 GB you're referring to is the amount of iCloud storage offered for free with an Apple account, not anything about the specs of your mac.  You can't use cloud storage during gameplay—your program files need to be installed on your hard drive.  The only benefit to having extra space in iCloud is storing data that you don't want taking up space on your computer.

    While freeing up space on your hard drive will help the game run better, you might prefer to invest in an external drive instead of paying for an iCloud subscription.  Both have benefits; it's just a matter of your personal preference.

    If you'd like some advice about how your computer might run The Sims 4, you can list your specs here, as described in the following post.  Please don't include your serial number.

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/READ-FIRST-Sims-3-Mac-Help-Guides-and-Troubleshooting/m-p/4756624#M4

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  • @b8162db982c6c613 I believe the 5 GB you're referring to is the amount of iCloud storage offered for free with an Apple account, not anything about the specs of your mac.  You can't use cloud storage during gameplay—your program files need to be installed on your hard drive.  The only benefit to having extra space in iCloud is storing data that you don't want taking up space on your computer.

    While freeing up space on your hard drive will help the game run better, you might prefer to invest in an external drive instead of paying for an iCloud subscription.  Both have benefits; it's just a matter of your personal preference.

    If you'd like some advice about how your computer might run The Sims 4, you can list your specs here, as described in the following post.  Please don't include your serial number.

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/READ-FIRST-Sims-3-Mac-Help-Guides-and-Troubleshooting/m-p/4756624#M4

  • I'd check your Mac's specs found under the Apple Logo in the upper left hand corner. I've never heard of a 5GB only computer (unless that's what you have free). I do recommend that your computer have at least 8GB of RAM to run Sims 4 properly. While the game specs say "4GB minimum", always double that to include future content. 

    @puzzlezaddict is correct in saying that the game will not run if installed and saved to the Cloud. It must be installed on your computer's hard drive to run properly. I do recommend always backing up your saved games as many things can happen when patching or installing new content. In regards to cost, you'll have to pay a subscription fee to maintain your storage space on the Cloud where as an external hard drive is a one time expense.