6 years ago
What laptop for sims 4?
Hi I'm looking for a laptop that will be able to run sims 4 smoothly along with being able to do ordinary things like searching the web/watching netflix. I am from the UK and have a budget of around ...
So if I got this one and added the MX350 graphics card would I be able to run sims 4 in high. Also would I need the i5 processor or the i7?
https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-14IIL05/p/81YHCTO1WWENGB1
@emilygrce You don't need the i7 processor. It's stronger, but not by that much if you look at gaming benchmarks, and difference in performance in non-gaming tasks (e.g. video or heavy photo editing) is how quickly something gets done, not whether it can be done at all. I don't think the upgrade is worth anywhere near the price.
The MX350 should handle high settings without any trouble. It's too new for us to have seen what it can specifically do in Sims 4, but we can make an educated guess. An Nvidia 1050 (mobile version) is about 40% faster, and that card can currently handle ultra graphics settings, albeit barely. The MX350 is close to 200% faster than a couple of cards that run Sims 4 on medium settings. So yes, high settings should be fine.
It's not necessary for Sims 4, but if you're willing to spend the extra £25, getting 16 GB RAM may be worthwhile. The extra memory would help with multitasking, especially if you like to have browsers or other apps open while you play, or maybe edit your in-game screenshots. But if you'd rather not spend the money, the laptop will still be fine, and you can add extra RAM later if you change your mind.