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BaybiEls
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3 months ago
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What should I buy?

Help! 
hello so I am wondering if anyone knows of the new IMac 2024 M4 will run the sims 4 & all the expansion packs + mods. I am looking to get the 

iMac (M4, 2024) 24 inch with Retina 4.5K display, 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 512GB SSD - Pink

please help or any advice, 

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  • lanalittlewitch's avatar
    lanalittlewitch
    Seasoned Rookie
    3 months ago

    I see on the site that they have the same chip, same number of cores and memory. I tried asking at Apple Store also about the differences but didn’t receive a full answer.

  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
    Hero+
    3 months ago
    @lanalittlewitch

    Nope. Base model Mac mini is more powerful than the base model iMac, it’s very clear on Apple’s website. Sure you can configure models to what you want but in my opinion, based on tech specs and personal experience of virtually every single model Mac for the past 35 years, the current model iMac is not worth the money and will need to be replaced for a better model sooner than the Mac mini.

    You’ve been given constructive advice. You can do further research yourself online and make a more informed decision based on benchmarks.
  • BaybiEls's avatar
    BaybiEls
    New Traveler
    2 months ago

    I have ordered the IMAC 2024 512GB 10 core in pink & I am hoping I haven’t wasted my money there doesn’t seem to be a straight forward answer & after seeing the previous comments has left me concerned obviously I just want the game to load quicker as at the moment on the laptop I am currently using I am waiting atleast 1 hour and 30mins to start up then when I am loading to neighbour houses it’s another hour wait & this is why I have spent over £1500 to get a good quality computer that’s doesn’t cause this wait

    time. I just want to enjoy game play & play the sims 4 🫣😔

  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
    Hero+
    2 months ago
    @BaybiEls

    It is very straightforward 🙂 Your pink iMac will run the game but struggle depending on how you play the game (heavily populated lots and worlds, tons of objects on lots, lots of CC and Mods, large saves, the list goes on) but you would have got more for your money with even the base model Mac mini.
  • BaybiEls's avatar
    BaybiEls
    New Traveler
    2 months ago

    All I do is use CC in my homes that I build, it’s all I ever do on the laptop which is all I will do on the iMac does the game struggle on your iMac to then? 

  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
    Hero+
    2 months ago
    @BaybiEls

    My iMac is 5 years old and an Intel machine so you can't compare to the ARM equipped Macs. It was spec'd up at the time with the most powerful CPU, GPU and I added more RAM. It's still working great and runs the game on highest settings with no lag. I also play on a 2020 M1 MacBook Air (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 8GB RAM) and a 2024 M4 Max MacBook Pro (16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 64GB RAM). The M1 runs the game well but the M4 Max outperforms both machines by miles.
  • BaybiEls's avatar
    BaybiEls
    New Traveler
    2 months ago

    Thank you so much I appreciate the advice 

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