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NiNi_Awesome08 In terms of raw performance, gaming hardware will always beat non-gaming hardware, whether that hardware is in what is technically a gaming laptop or not. But if you don't need the absolute best performance in Sims 4—if high graphics settings are fine, or having the occasional extra lag (beyond what this game will do on any system) isn't a concern—then a standard laptop with a fast integrated graphics chip would be a reasonable choice.
What's your budget here? The newest iGPUs from Intel and AMD are almost fast enough to run Sims 4 on ultra settings, even with all packs installed and with the goal of relatively smooth graphics, and the laptops that have them are not necessarily all that expensive. If you have the budget for a gaming laptop, I could probably find something with one of the fast iGPUs for the same price, in a system that would be more lightweight and portable, not to mention looking much more subtle. At a lower price tier, there are still plenty of laptops that can run the game on medium-high to high settings, so you have options here.
If you let me know your budget and country, I can make some suggestions. With just the budget, I could tell you what to look for. If you do want recommendations, please list any other considerations, for example screen size, that matter to you.
- NiNi_Awesome081 month agoNew Novice
Hello, thank you for your reply!
sorry this may seem silly but I’m not the best when it comes to laptops. If I was to get a normal laptop, what would I not have on the normal one that I would on the gaming one? Because obviously I would like to have mods and stuff too and I’m unsure on if a non-gaming laptop could have that.My budget would be £800, in the uk. In terms of a gaming laptop, I don’t mind having one as long as they are also suitable enough for school work too, possibly with a good battery life, and the ability to be silent, and as you stated, subtle and lightweight. But please recommend gaming and non-gaming laptops.