Best PC for Sims 3 and 4
Hi, I would appreciate advice on buying a new gaming desktop for TS3, TS4, and maybe TS5 if there will be a TS5. My current PC is a 5 year old CybertronPC Shockwave TGM1213E. The specs are ...
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@SimsinettySim My gaming computer is a FX-6100 with a GTX 960 video card. I had thought about upgrading the FX-6100 to a FX-6300. With the Ryzen support of DDR4 will probably be the choice I'd go with. It depends on what you want to do. I like the idea of VR but seems to have issues catching on. This may be the year of 4K resolution and that could be a big factor in upgrading. My problem right now is lack of 4K material at reasonable prices. Watching 4K movies is a lot difference then processing 4K software. I admit I haven't researched the Ryzen technology fully and I haven't had many issues with the FX-6100 so I'm in a wait and see state right now. I have a HTC Vive pro and I set it up every now and then. Then it gets dusty and I pack it away. I do have a 4K tv but there isn't that much 4K material. Right now I have my gaming computer hooked up to a 1080p tv that I bought last years model (at that time) and got a good deal on it. IMO I would recommend a new power supply (psu) and see how it plays. Possible upgrade the video card to a mid level gaming card. I like to keep my gaming card to about the $200 mark. If game developers push the game requirements to high that limits their customers. So unless you have a specific requirement I think you have some life left in your old machine. HTH
Thanks Roberta591, I appreciate your input.
it’s a pain to decide right now, especially since most computer guys that I’ve spoken with don’t really know much about TS3/4 and the game requirements, and it’s hard to find someone who can point me to a gaming desktop for my specific needs.
I’ve also read some negative feedback on Dell Aurora’s for The Sims, and my head is smoking at this point.
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