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stormycurls
Rising Newcomer
10 hours ago

new computer help please?

Hi all, so 11 years ago someone in the forums recommended a cyberpower pc build so that I could run sims 4....That computer has lasted me awesomely but it's time to upgrade. I am not super saavy on all the components and what plays nice with each other to do a custom build.

Could someone please recommend a good computer that will run sims 4, 3 and 2, awesomely from the cyberpower website? I prefer amd because that's what this computer has and I very rarely had issues. I'd like to keep my budget around 1500 could go up to 1700 or if it's super duper worth it I'd go to 2000 but Id rather not. 

I'm just so confused by all of the options. I'm not sure which is a good motherboard and if I need a seperate wireless card etc. thanks so much if anyone is willing to help me! 

Sims would be the only game I play on it but I sometimes edit photos and use the cricut design program

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  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    3 hours ago

    stormycurls​  Are you completely committed to getting another Cyberpower system?  I ask because a lot has changed in a decade, including the build quality and the level of customer support, neither for the better.  Plus, prices have increased relative to the cost of the hardware.  If you are set on a Cyberpower PC, I would actually suggest getting one from Best Buy so you have a physical store to deal with should you need any additional support.

    Having said that, I can pick something out from Cyberpower if that's what you really want.  You don't need anything fancy on the motherboard side, especially if you're not going to upgrade the computer yourself.  A wireless card is only if a) you need to connect the computer to wifi and b) the motherboard doesn't have wifi built-in, as many do.  Most of the other extra options are also unnecessary.

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