I was going to pick the highest specs possible for that laptop also I’m mostly into hp with a touch screen the price range for me would be 900 US and up
@berry34c If by the highest specs, you mean this model, for $1,349, then yes, it should run Sims 4 on ultra graphics settings.
https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-spectre-x360-15-df1045nr
It has good hardware even for a gaming laptop, and definitely impressive for a touchscreen. But of course that comes with a premium price tag.
There are two other Spectres on HP's website with a dedicated graphics card, which will handle the load of Sims 4 much better than an integrated card. The second one's card and processor are a bit stronger than the first one's, but they're in the same class of laptop, probably able to handle high settings without any issues. You might be able to use one or two ultra settings, depending on how high you want your framerates.
https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-spectre-x360-15-df0069nr
https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-spectre-x360-15-df1040nr
You could get the same hardware in other HPs that aren't Spectres for cheaper. This one has the same specs as the second of the two immediately above, aside from the 4k screen:
https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-envy-17-ce0031nr
This one is the same, except its processor is a bit stronger according to benchmark tests:
https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-pavilion-15-cs3096nr
About the 4k screen: None of these laptops would run Sims 4 in 4k with anything resembling decent framerates. It would be simple enough to lower the in-game resolution, of course; I'm just saying don't expect a smooth lag-free experience in 4k.
By the way, I checked Amazon and a couple other sites, and it looks like the prices at hp.com are as low as you'll see, at least while this weekend's sales are active.
i have this laptop https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-spectre-laptop-13t-4fj31av-1 will i be able to rujn TS4 or even TS3 on here?
@treniseee It should run Sims 4 just fine on medium graphics settings. You might be able to turn a couple of settings up to high, depending on how many expansion packs you have installed and how high your want your in-game framerates. Feel free to experiment a bit.
The Sims 3 base game will run fine as well, along with some early expansion packs. Your laptop will struggle though with the most demanding EPs (Pets, Seasons, then Island Paradise and Into the Future), as those packs really do need at least a mid-range dedicated graphics card to run properly. How well your laptop would run moderately demanding packs will again depend on how smooth you want the experience to be and how many of the packs you install. Stuff packs barely demand any resources; World Adventures, Ambitions, and Late Night are relatively gentle.
When playing, make sure your laptop can cool itself properly. Elevate it while playing—get a laptop tray or put books or something under the corners—or get a cooling pad.
Hi there
Thanks for your help.
What about this one? https://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=9PH05PA&opt=&sel=NTB
I initially bought the laptop for study and work. I have The Sims 4 on my gaming PC but the portability gives it out and I'd like to try downloading the game on my laptop.
I only bought it recently and did not want the game to ruin its hardware, cause my previous gaming laptop hard drive was stuffed, which might be because running too heavy games at that time.
I have this too. Just re-downloaded ts3 and 4 with expansions, going to have to make sure it cools well enough tho.
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