@FatfQker Yes, that looks perfectly fine. If you like it, go ahead and get it.
@FatfQker This laptop might run Sims 4 okay on low graphics settings, but probably only if your girlfriend doesn't own many expansion packs. 8 GB RAM is the effective minimum requirement these days when all but the first few expansions are involved. (Game and stuff packs are generally fine.) Additionally, the SSD is quite small—it would have room for Windows and Sims 4 but not much more than that. Even a small custom content collection could be a problem.
I looked at a couple of U.K. sites that sell used laptops, and the single best option, in terms of hardware, that I saw for under £230 is this one:
It has 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, both sufficient for Sims 4 even with all packs installed. Its graphics chip isn't great, but it's faster than the one in the laptop you're considering, and the processor is significantly better too.
You might have better luck on Ebay. Let me know if you're interested in going that route.
how about on asus x409fl?
@kitanavienne Please post a link to the exact computer you're looking at. This particular model apparently comes in a few different configurations, some of which I would avoid if the goal is to run more than the Sims 4 base game and maybe a few packs. But there's a significant difference between the lowest- and highest-end versions of this laptop.
https://www.asus.com/ph/laptops/for-home/everyday-use/asus-x409/techspec/
this is the laptop i'm referring to
@kitanavienne This laptop isn't great for Sims 4 at all. The graphics chip could run the game on low-medium settings with all expansions enabled, and higher with significantly less content. But the 4 GB RAM is going to be a significant limitation. Some expansions need more than that to work at all, with Cats & Dogs probably being the most demanding. Even without C&D, the cumulative demands of a few other expansions will be a problem.
If you're looking for something better, I'd strongly recommend finding a laptop with at least 8 GB RAM, or one that can be upgraded if you know anyone who could help you with that. The next detail to look for is a better processor, but it's hard to neatly summarize the decent options here. Still, something like an i5-1135G7 or a Ryzen 5 5500U would be a significant improvement.
Feel free to link any other laptops you're considering. Or if you prefer, link a few sites where you'd be comfortable buying, and list your budget as well, so I can have a look around myself.
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