Would this laptop support the sims 4:
I’ve been looking at the ASUS VivoBook K403FA 14" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i7, 256 GB SSD to replace my current laptop which no longer works with the sims, will this laptop be suitable? I have a few expansions an want to get more in the future but I’m not interested in playing any other games. I’m willing to hear any other suggestions however I don’t want to spend tonnes on a new laptop.
@gemma_drew2963 That laptop would really only handle medium settings, unless you didn't install the most demanding expansions, or you lowered the resolution, or you were okay with lower fps. You can do a lot better for your budget.
To run Sims 4, all or most packs included, on ultra graphics settings, you'll need at least an Nvidia 1050, and preferably the newer and faster 1650 to give the laptop some room to accommodate future expansion packs. The next faster card (a 1660 ti) comes in laptops that start around £900; the slower MX-series cards can really only handle high settings at best, unless you don't have the most demanding EPs installed or don't mind playing at a lower resolution or with lower framerates. Besides, you might only save £50 going for a MX-series laptop, and that doesn't seem worth it if you can afford better.
The best option price-wise that I've seen is this Lenovo, which is customizable. It starts at £650 with an Nvidia 1050, but you can upgrade to a 1650 for an extra £50. The other upgrade you'll want is to add a 256 GB solid state drive (+£50); if you really don't need much storage, you can remove the mechanical drive (-£50) for no net cost. A better screen (+£10) would be nice but isn't required. The other upgrades are unnecessary and wouldn't make a difference to Sims 4.
If you don't like the Lenovo, or don't want to wait a few weeks for it to be assembled, this Asus is £750 and has a 1650 and a 512 GB solid state drive. Its processor is equivalent to the Lenovo's.
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7318984
This Dell is a bit pricey for the hardware, but some people like Dell products, or at least Dell-level customer service. It's £800 for a 1650, the same processor in the Lenovo, and a 512 GB SSD.
https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/gaming-and-games/dell-g3-15/spd/g-series-15-3590-laptop/cn35917
If you have other questions, or want to see other options, let me know. And if you happen to be a student, let me know that too—a couple of sites offer student discounts, although their original prices are often higher than necessary, so a 15% discount might only be 5% cheaper than you'd find elsewhere.
