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LucyCatx
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6 years ago
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Optimal Graphic settings for Macbook Pro 15" (Mid-2015) ?

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had a similar computer to mine (specs down below) and if they could share their graphics settings for sims 4. My mac overheats a lot and I really want the game to run...
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  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
    6 years ago
    @LucyCatx

    Your Mac shouldn't overheat, is it shutting itself down? Makes sure it's elevated so air can circulate underneath, it will get hot when playing.

    Unfortunately Intel graphics just aren't cut out for gaming so you will have to compromise and lower graphics settings to minimise lag.
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legasimmer
6 years ago

Hey! Our Macs have similar specs! I'm also on a mid-2015 MacBook Pro and I think the only difference is that my processor is faster than yours, so you might need to adjust a little, but I play with:

Sims on Medium: Objects on Low; Lights on Medium; Reflections on Medium; Visual Effects on Low; Anti-Aliasing on High; 3D resolution on Low; Render distance on High. Finally, my resolution is 1,280x800, Retina is off, Laptop Mode is off (more on that later), and Post effects are off.

These are the settings that I found worked best for my tastes. Personally I couldn't stand laptop mode, BUT it will make your game run much more smoothly, and you should be able to handle a higher resolution if you do select it. Try around to see what works for you, maybe you can use my settings as a basis. I have next to no lag right now. For the overheating, as @Bluebellflora said, make sure your Mac can breathe, and maybe check how full your SSD is, because that can't help either.

Hope this helps!

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