Advice Please
33 ye old female thinking about starting Sims but I have clue what hardware I need to buy. Seems a desk top is the better option; but I have no clue what to get. What are some good ones to get? ...
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Thank you for the responds. Yes, I have two monitor that I use when working from home.
I’m cool with a laptop, again I “heard” computers were better for gaming. To be honest, $500 may be a little out of my price range, it depends on when I buy.
Due to my ADHD I tend to get obsessed and get hyperfocused on things for however long then lose interest. I want to make sure that’s not what I’m doing with Sims. I have been watching a few people play and I enjoy it, just not sure I’ll have time or patience.
I would appreciate thoughts/recommendations to help decide.
@gwt3g8908edf Do you have an existing computer that might run Sims 4, at least for a little while? If you're not sure whether you'll stick with the game, it might be better not to spend any money at all right now. I can still look for something cheap if you want; I'm just saying free (as in, using what you already have) is even better than cheap.
If you do want a new computer, let me know how much you're interested in spending, or at least a range, so I know what to suggest.
I so appreciate you!! You’re a rockstar. I wanted to have an idea of what to look for and not be upsold somewhere.
I currently don’t have a pc & my personal laptop died (thanks of my son). I’ve been wanting to replace it, just haven’t since i can do what I need on my work laptop.
I am wondering how much storage or whatever I’d need. I would like to download cheats/mods as well as the cricket software.
You do not have to research on my behave, I’m sure you have better things to do. Like I said I just wanted suggestions/recommendations from people who play, not a sales person!
I hope you have a wonderful new years! Thank you so much for all your help!
@gwt3g8908edf I don't mind doing some research. I get this kind of question a lot and have taught myself how to search relatively quickly, so it's not a burden or anything.
Since you already have the monitors, a desktop is probably the better bet if for no other reason than it's more easily upgraded. On that note, what do you think of these?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/286205448
The second one has a better processor than the first, but it's closer than it would seem since the first one is from the next-newer generation. They both only have 256 GB storage, which isn't a lot, but it's more than enough for Sims 4: the base game is 20 GB, and adding all current packs brings the total to around 60. And the storage and the RAM could be upgraded later if you wanted. Both of these should be able to run the Sims 4 base game on medium-high to high settings, maybe down to medium if you're installing a number of expansions.
If you'd like laptop options too, just ask. It's really easy to find laptops in this price range that will run Sims 4 reasonably well.
I wouldn’t mind a few laptop recommendations. If it’s not too much I heard a lot of people get external hard drives at some point.
again, I really appreciate you going above and beyond for a silly old lady, like me
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