laptop for the sims 4?
Since other people seem to be getting responses I thought I’d give this a try lol. I’m currently searching for a new laptop for school since I gave my old one away. I’ve been bouncing between either ...
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I’m kind of in a rush to buy a new computer so I don’t think I can wait for the announcement.
But I did do some research and I found this laptop: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-13-touch-laptop/spd/xps-13-9305-laptop/xn9305ezwlh?gacd=9694607-1002-5761040-0-0&dgc=st&ds_rl=1285903&gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zY7mMktfvpWmETFALYf_grAIwQMwSC8ZzcbHhe9kckF6NZ9rbUF6KRoCXSEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&nclid=lwhMjTVCTbjoTyb8Vdq5zKiXf_3w6fXY7vXVchlLPzI72_tnon6SuHX66g67Eb5p
I don’t need to play on ultra setting but I do want high/
medium and maybe a reshape if possible
I was also looking at this laptop but it does look a little heavy :https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-laptop-16z-c000-2y0v1av-1?&a=1&jumpid=cs_con_nc_ns&utm_medium=cs&utm_source=ga&utm_campaign=HP-Store_US_All_CPS_All_AMD_Google_All_Smart-PLA&utm_content=sp&adid=528037761309&addisttype=u&2Y0V1AV_1&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=13541623146&cq_con=123108433905&cq_term=&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=u&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zcCFMBvhq-6Uy-TM0znjsATFQJk1NmE3W5ghTZJNh9m4kRtBDcpqPxoC3EAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Oh and I do love in the US and I don’t really want to go over $1000
@skajsms Both of those options are fine for what you want, but you can definitely do better for your budget. I'm not going to list all possible examples (there are so, so many), just the best option of each kind I found in a quick search; if you want to see more like any of the ones below, just ask.
In terms of a laptop in the same class as the Dell, this MSI is better in every way: it has a stronger processor with a graphics chip that's a bit faster, it has double the RAM and double the storage, and it's on sale for $660 right now. While you don't technically need the extra memory (you could upgrade the XPS if necessary) or storage (you could use an external drive if it came to that), both are nice to have.
A slightly smaller alternative is this 14" Acer ($700), with 8 GB RAM but otherwise the same hardware as the MSI:
In terms of gaming laptops, it's true that most are somewhat heavy, at least at the entry level, and the few that aren't usually run hot and loud due to their meager cooling setup. (That's one way to keep the weight down.) This is an exception though:
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Display-GeForce-Keyboard-G513IC-EB73/dp/B09DDJ84WK
It weighs 4.6 lbs, which isn't exactly light but is certainly manageable, and its graphics card is faster than Sims 4 needs now or probably ever. It's also the entry-level version of a higher-end product line, so its build quality is very good for a gaming laptop in this range. It does only have 8 GB RAM, which is sufficient for Sims 4 although perhaps not for heavy multitasking, but the memory is expandable, and a second RAM stick would probably run you about $40 if and when you wanted to upgrade.
Another alternative I saw is this Acer:
https://www.amazon.com/Acer-SFX14-41G-R1S6-Creator-LPDDR4X-Backlit/dp/B093TK1PXF
It's basically a gaming laptop in a lightweight (3.3 lbs) chassis. It actually has an even faster graphics card than the Asus above, plus 16 GB RAM. While I wouldn't expect this model to squeeze every bit of performance out of its hardware—that's just not how lightweight laptops are built—I'd still expect the graphics card to equal or beat the one in the Asus given its starting advantage. Which is to say, this laptop is also more than fast enough to run Sims 4 on ultra settings.
I wouldn't expect to find other models like this last one in your price range, but for the others, if you like one category but want something a little different, I can do a more thorough search. Just let me know what details matter to you.
Honestly tharAcer seems like best option but since my father is paying for it I was also looking at a cheaper one as a backup lol. What do think about thins one?
@skajsms I definitely wouldn't get this laptop you've linked. In terms of hardware, it's a couple classes below the cheaper options I listed, much less the gaming laptops, and while you might not need to be able to play on ultra graphics settings, there's a significant difference between high and low-medium settings. If you decide you would in fact stay closer to $500, you can still do significantly better.
Lenovo Ideapads range from "fine" to "very good," depending on the model and what it's supposed to do. In your situation, and Ideapad gaming laptop, one with a dedicated graphics card, would be in the "fine" range, not terrible but also not the quality of slightly more expensive options. (That's not to say it's a bad choice, only that it's not the best in terms of build quality.)
In the more portable category, some Ideapads are good, but the internal hardware will matter much more than the brand name. For example, you could find an Ideapad with the same processor as the Acer you've just linked, and my answer about it would be exactly the same. On the other hand, if you found an Ideapad you liked with the same processor as the first two I linked and it was a reasonable price, it would be a good choice.
And what about Lenovo’s? I was looking at the Ideapads and was wondering if it they were also fine?
