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adiboo526
10 years ago

Sims 4 Macbook Will crash whole computer

So While im playing Sims 4 on my Macbook 13inch mid 2012, itll crash randomly and crash my whole computer as if it is having a RAM Issue. Ive tried almost everything on the site, and I have contacted...
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adiboo526
10 years ago
I haven't had it refitted, I discussed it with the apple guy and we came to that conclusion that it isn't the RAM. Because the computer still works expect for when I'm playing sims. I've already set to go have it cleaned. And I've blown it out a few times today already.
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Bluebellflora
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10 years ago

@adiboo526

Ok, now I'm confused. Is it a RAM issue or not? Because you said in your previous post "It also isn't positioned correctly I know that" which would indicate that you've refitted it at some point. RAM can beep due to just being a faulty chip, even if it is fitted properly. Is 8Gb RAM showing up in the Mac info when you click on the Apple logo and then "About This Mac"? 

The Sims 3 is appalling on any Mac due to EA having used Cider to "wrap" the Windows version of the game. 

Have you tried a PRAM and SMC reset?

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    adiboo526
    10 years ago
    I meant I know that my computer isn't positioned or placed correctly for air flow. I have done smc and pram resets but they don't really do anything. The smc reset is usually what I do if I want immediate use of my computer after it crashes while I'm playing sims. Otherwise I just leave it alone and it will boot up properly as it does every time. And yes the RAM 8 gb shows up when I click the apple button.
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    Bluebellflora
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    10 years ago

    @adiboo526

    Oh ok. Well I would start with making sure air can circulate, see how you get on with that. It might help you to purge your RAM regularly too during gameplay. Normally this isn't necessary but because of Cider being a massive resource hog and the game's inability to access over 2Gb RAM, it's a no-brainer in TS3.

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    adiboo526
    10 years ago

    okay so then what about sims 4 ? ive been following the other post you're helping with too, with the 120% cpu, so im pulling tips from there too.

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    Bluebellflora
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    10 years ago

    @adiboo526

    Oops, sorry that TS3 bit was meant for another thread! Trying to do too much.

    You mean with regards to RAM? TS4 is native in OS X, plus it is 64 bit so memory issues are pretty infrequent. I really think your problem is overheating due to how you place your Mac. Get the air circulating and then report back on here 🙂

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