Sims 3 Lagging Severely Despite High-End PC – Need Help
Hi everyone, I recently purchased The Sims 3 hoping to enjoy its unique gameplay, as I’ve always heard great things about it. However, my experience has been incredibly frustrating due to constant lag and stuttering. For reference, my system specs are: GPU: RTX 3060 CPU: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12400F @ 2.50GHz RAM: 32GB My computer runs The Sims 4 flawlessly on ultra settings with 200+ Sims in a zone, so I expected The Sims 3 to perform even better. Unfortunately, even on the lowest graphic settings, The Sims 3 constantly freezes. Every time I move the mouse or try to scroll around, there's a 2–3 second stutter or freeze. I've already tried many popular fixes and performance guides from YouTube and forums (e.g., NRAAS mods, graphics rules tweaks, reducing town population), but nothing has helped so far. I even attempted to get a refund (still within the 14-day window), but it was denied because it didn’t meet the refund policy. I’d really appreciate any advice or solutions that could help make the game playable. I want to love The Sims 3, but right now it’s unplayable. Thanks in advance!