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Kbugdad
5 years ago

can an hp 22 all in one run the sims 4

hi i am buying a new computer. i have been looking at the HP 22 All-in-One but don't want to buy it before i know it runs the sims 4
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    puzzlezaddict
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    2 years ago

    @sachaha  This computer should be able to run Sims 4, all current packs included, on medium-high to high graphics settings.  However, I do want to point out that you could get a much faster computer, a proper gaming PC, for a lot less money.  Just as an example, this one can handle ultra settings with some room to spare:

    https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/WKSGGPC50030A/GGPC-GTX-1650-Gaming-PC-AMD-Ryzen-5-5500-6-Core

    I'm not saying this is the best option for you, and it might well not be, only that it took me about two minutes to find something a lot cheaper and faster than the HP.  I'm also not saying absolutely don't buy the HP; just understand that you're paying a lot more for a lot less performance than is strictly necessary.

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      sachaha
      2 years ago

      Ohhh thanks for helping me! I've also considered that but I don't know much about pcs and buying seperate monitors from the pc itself and stuff like that. It makes me so confused.

      Do you think gaming laptops will be more worth it? I plan on using it for Sims and maybe to even stream but also as a general pc or laptop to use for school/work. 

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        puzzlezaddict
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        2 years ago

        @sachaha  If you don't need a laptop, as in, you're comfortable either way, then a desktop is the better option.  Its components will be more powerful at a given price point, and it's much more upgradable and (crucially) much more repairable as well.  Gaming desktops are generally built with standard components that you can find separately, meaning that if anything breaks, you can replace only that.  And adding or upgrading a component is straightforward.  In contrast, laptops almost certainly can't be upgraded past RAM and storage, and repairing is more complicated, and sometimes not possible, as well.

        All-in-one PCs like the HP you linked are built like laptops, with the same limitations on repairing or upgrading.  So if the choice is between a gaming PC and an all-in-one, I personally think it's an easy decision.

        As far as monitors go, almost all of them are compatible with almost all desktop PCs.  DisplayPort and HDMI are standard connections on all modern monitors and graphics cards; all you need is the right cable, which will probably come with the monitor anyway.

        If you do need a laptop for one reason or another, I should be able to find a suitable gaming laptop for about the price of the PC I linked, give or take.

        Whatever you're looking for, please let me know your budget and any other considerations, for example if you'd like extra storage.  Please also let me know whether you'd like the best system your budget can get, or the cheapest good system that will meet the requirements you're describing.

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