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I know it's kind-of not what you want to hear, but the system specifications will answer the majority of that question. Realistically most PCs (Desktops, atleast, not sure about modern laptops), can run Sims 4 at max settings if they're within the last 2 - 4 years of creation/technology. Sims 4 doesn't really "require" a super computer to run because it's well optimized (better than you might expect for a AAA game), and has a lot of different options to reduce memory/graphics overhead. My Advice if your intent on getting a laptop is to buy something that at least meets the minimal specs for Sims 4, but allow a little RAM I (say around 32 GB or the next highest multiple of 8 depending on what you get)and HDD/SSD Space (between 500 - 800 GB extra for mods/packs also accounting for Windows/Other Mandatory Software) Overhead for Packs. Generally you can run Sims 4 on older computers, but on a laptop I imagine the RAM and HDD Space are the major factors. In any case, your always better off getting as close to the recommended specs as you can...but I understand that's not easy on a budget.