Re: What computer is best for the Sims 4 including packs, mods, and cc?

@kalirodak  I could guess, but it's better to have more information and therfore a more accurate answer.  So please run a dxdiag on this Dell so I can take a look.

https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/

This will list the essential components plus any errors that might need to be resolved before you try to play.

Are you able to get anything from this? The computer’s in another language and I can’t connect it to WiFi yet, so can’t change it to English and have had to translate as best as I could

@kalirodak  That's somewhat helpful, but there's one remaining critical question, which is what GPU the system has.  I take it you still can't take this system online?  Please run the dxdiag again, click "save all information," scroll down to Display Devices (not that far), post a screenshot or two of the information there.  I'd like everything from Card Name through Driver Version, about 30 lines in total.

The point here is that the CPU is okay (not ideal but not bad if you're on a budget), the RAM is sufficient, and the storage is probably okay if not ideal, but the graphics card will be the limiting factor in determining how well this system runs Sims 4.

is this better? Thank you so much for helping btw 

@kalirodak  That's the information I was looking for.  The system is using the Microsoft Basic Display Driver, which will make Sims 4 and any other graphically-demanding apps run extremely slowly.  The question is whether the computer actually has a proper graphics card or not.  You can check in Device Manager (click Windows key-X and select it), under Display adapters, but if you don't see one, you'll want to open the case and have a look.

No GPU means this is not a good choice for gaming.  But if the motherboard has a PCIe x16 slot (do a google image search if you don't know what to look for), you could install a used card for a lot cheaper than getting a new system.  Please check the power supply's wattage first though—it might not be sufficient to support a graphics card and the rest of the system's demands.  While that could be upgraded as well in theory, in practice, OEM systems like this often aren't compatible with standard components.

If the PSU is around, say, 400W, you could install a graphics card that does NOT need a supplemental power connector, for example an Nvidia GTX 1050 ti or some models of 1650.  They should be relatively cheap given their age and what's currently available but would also run Sims 4 on high or ultra graphics settings.  A GTX 950 would also be okay if a bit slower, as would a GT 1030, although you'd want to make sure you were getting the GDDR5 version of the 1030.

For anyone else with this question, please create your own new thread in this forum.  The information in this thread is a bit out of date.