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cozie88
4 years ago
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I’m looking for a new computer to play the sims 4

Hi I am looking to purchase a new computer not a lap top to play the sims 4, I want to make sure it has enough storage for the game. I have nearly all the expansion packs and kits. I usually obtain a lot of CC and Mods and I plan on buying more games and kits relating to the sims 4. So I know that it needs to be on high settings and I don’t want lagging or slow. Graphics are also important to me and I also wanted to load another couple of games on the computer for example Syberia The World Before a and Detroit becomes human.  
I also need to know that there is a availability to upgrade the computer as well.

I hope you can assist me.

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  • EA_Darko's avatar
    EA_Darko
    4 years ago

    Hey @cozie88 the best thing to do is to look at the specs of the games you wish to play and then base your purchase on these. If running multiple Sims 4 packs then you'd want something above the specs recommended.flr the game as the more you have running the more it takes to run.

    Darko

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  • EA_Darko's avatar
    EA_Darko
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    4 years ago

    Hey @cozie88 the best thing to do is to look at the specs of the games you wish to play and then base your purchase on these. If running multiple Sims 4 packs then you'd want something above the specs recommended.flr the game as the more you have running the more it takes to run.

    Darko

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
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    4 years ago

    @cozie88  What's your preferred budget, and what country are you in?  I'd be happy to find some good options for you, or to talk overall specs if you'd prefer.  In either case, please also let me know if there are any other details that matter to you and whether you need a monitor as well.

    All desktop computers can be upgraded to some extent, but the number and quality of options will depend on the components in the initial build.  For example, a low-end power supply couldn't power a high-end graphics card three years from now.  If this is a concern for you, it may be best to look at custom builds so you can choose at least some of the components yourself.  This adds to the price tag, but the gap is not always large.  Let me know if you might be interested in going this route.

  • cozie88's avatar
    cozie88
    4 years ago

    I live in Australia. At this stage I did budget for over $2,000 AUD.

  • cozie88's avatar
    cozie88
    4 years ago
    @cozie88 I will be looking at mid to higher range since I do understand that the minimum requirements would not be sufficient. I will also be looking at a monitor as well.
  • kingjamz101's avatar
    kingjamz101
    4 years ago
    @cozie88 I would build a PC with the vision on the next sims, though the specs aren't out yet it would be easy to assume.

    I would recommend a second hand 3000 series from nvidia or 5000 from AMD would make for a good video card.

    Personally I like amd because they're usually cheaper for CPUs but people will argue intel is better for gaming, thos comes down to your budget at the end of the day but amd: a 3600 or 3800 will last you a long time and are cheaper now with the newer models out. Intel I'd say 10, 11 or 12th gen (for future proofing) budget wise you can still comfortably game on a 9th or 8th gen intel but it'll be completely obsolete really soon(3 years or so)

    16GBs of any type of ram for just playing the game, 32 if you wanna stream or record game play/ edit the content.

    1000W power supply minimum for all my recommendation above, this is the bare minimum power supply (psu) that I would use with 3000 nvida graphics cards or any intel chip. But 1200 or higher is recommended.

    Buy two nvme's or ssd's if needed, one for the OS to live one (256gb is a good minimum 1tb if your going to add mods) and a 512gb for the sims.

    To answer your basic question the reason you asked about a new pc, the sims takes up 80-100gbs fully installed and installs about 10 on your C drive in the Documents folder, this is the same folder you put mods in so this folder can grow... and grow fast!

    Price estimates at time of posting
    Amd 3600 ~$250-350usd
    3800 ~$300-400usd
    Intel 8th gen maybe 200 bucks on ebay
    9th gen maybe 300ish
    10th gen 400-600 used on ebay maybe
    11th gen 600-900 used to new
    12th gen 1000+
    Ram is cheap rn (near me) prices are like 75-100 try and get DDR4 it's still just as good for the next 5ish years, 16gbs kits 140-200 for 32 kits
    Motherboards you can do anything that pairs with your needs and cpu.
    PSUs are like 300-500 bucks
    Any case is good 75+
    Storage nvme amd ssds are cheap cheap 70 bucks for 1tb on Amazon regularly.
    Cables, thermal paste usually come with mobos and cases
    Fans cheap as you want or as expensive as you want lol.
    I hope that helps
  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
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    4 years ago

    @cozie88  Are you still looking for help?  This morning, I didn't have time to look through the various options available in Australia, but I can if you're still interested.

    And for the record, you absolutely do not need an 1000W power supply for this build.  The only graphics card currently on the market that might need more than 850W is probably still over $2,000 AUD all by itself.  Plus, it's much better to get a quality PSU than to get more wattage, especially if you're looking to have it still running well in five years.

  • SwanPlace's avatar
    SwanPlace
    4 years ago

    Hey there I am looking as well for a starter gaming computer to play sims 4 and minecraft on ULTRA settings while leaving plenty of room for other potential games. I live in Maryland, USA. What recommendations are best for me if I wanted to buy and then upgrade a computer's parts? @puzzlezaddict 

    Is this a good starter PC? 

    Amazon.com: HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop, 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400F Processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics, 8 GM RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11 Home (TG01-1120, Shadow Black) : Electronics

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    4 years ago

    @SwanPlace  This is certainly a good option for a starter PC, especially if it's close to your preferred budget.  However, it is not very upgradable.  It likely has a low-end power supply that is only sufficient for the current graphics card or one like it, and the PSU and the motherboard may have proprietary connectors that would make it difficult if not impossible to replace either one.  Additionally, the cooling isn't going to be great, so the computer may not handle higher-end components very well.

    These are examples of entry-level gaming PCs with more upgradability:

    https://www.amazon.com/SkyTech-Blaze-Gaming-Computer-Desktop/dp/B08VPXN6HC

    https://skytechgaming.com/product/blaze-3-0-intel-core-i3-10100f-nvidia-geforce-gtx-4gb-500gb-ssd-8gb-ram/

    The first one probably has a 500W or 600W power supply, and the second one has a 600W PSU.  That would for example support a 3060 ti, although you'd be cutting it close with a 3070.  The motherboard can be trickier: it's not clear from the available information whether the board would support a newer processor, although it would definitely support a stronger processor that's the same age.

    Your options here really depend on how much money you're willing to spend right now and how much upgrading you'd want to do in the future.  For example, it might actually be more cost-effective to get a system that's more powerful than what you need and not have to upgrade it, like this one:

    https://www.amazon.com/CYBERPOWERPC-Xtreme-i5-11400F-GeForce-GXiVR8060A11/dp/B09DHP9M9G

    Or you may prefer to order a custom build.  That would cost more, but you'd know that every component was exactly what you needed.

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