Re: Laptop to runs sims4

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Laptop to runs sims4

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Hello.

 

I'm looking to buy a laptop to run sims 4 on for a Christmas present.

 

My budget is £350. I can't spend more than that. I understand you get what you pay for, I would just like one that runs sims 4 smoothly.

 

I have found these ones:

 

https://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=1N8E8EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB&bid=DYN_BUNDLE_0006004_1N...

 

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2256065?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=...

 

Thank you 

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@jordxxox  Having 8 GB RAM is definitely better than having 4 GB.  However, the laptops you've linked have such weak processors, including such slow graphics chips, that I think on balance, the faster processor and chip in the ones I linked would provide more of a benefit than the extra memory.  Under normal circumstances, the graphics card or chip is the limiting factor in determining how well Sims 4 runs (as with most games), so when you're on a budget, the best move is usually to get the fastest card you can and go from there.

 

If you did happen to see a laptop with a Ryzen processor and 8 GB RAM though, that would be the best option overall.  I just couldn't find one for £350 or less.  And looking again, I still can't find one with both for under £400.  However, you could add more memory to this model, at least:

 

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/lenovo-v14-ryzen-3-3250u-4gb-256gb-ssd-14-inch-full-hd-windows-10-ho...

 

Another 8 GB RAM costs about £30, and you could order and add it now or later.  Installing RAM is as simple as taking off the bottom of the laptop and inserting the module into a slot, although if you wanted to pay a store to do it for you, that would also be a reasonable option.

 

I believe this laptop would support a memory upgrade as well:

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-3-14-laptop-amd-ryzen-3-128-g...

 

I can't be sure because the exact model number isn't on the product page.  But if you called Currys, someone should be able to tell you the model and whether it supported an upgrade.  You wouldn't need to buy the extra memory at Currys or have the store install it; just ask whether it's possible.

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@jordxxox  It's not easy to find a laptop that will run Sims 4 well, even on lower settings, for £350 or less.  But you can do a bit better than the ones you linked.  If you can find it in a store, this one has the strongest processor and fastest graphics chip of any I saw in your price range:

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-3-14-laptop-amd-ryzen-3-128-g...

 

It does have a very small hard drive though, so it wouldn't be a good option if you wanted to store more on it besides Sims 4.  (Small apps like browsers don't really count.)

 

If you need more storage or can't find a store that stocks the laptop above, this would be a good option.  Its processor is last year's version of the one in the above laptop, so it's slower but should still be okay:

 

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/lenovo-v14-ryzen-3-3250u-4gb-256gb-ssd-14-inch-full-hd-windows-10-ho...

 

These two are also decent options, although again without much storage:

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-3i-14-laptop-intel-core-i3-12...

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/acer-aspire-3-a315-42-15-6-amd-ryzen-3-lapto...

 

If you have more questions, please feel free to ask.

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@puzzlezaddict Hello. Thanks for your reply. I've been looking at the first laptop you send me too. Do you not think 8gb over 4gb would be better?
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@puzzlezaddict

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2256467

 

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8295680

 

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8699035

 

I was looking at these three as well? I know the last one is £400, which one would you think is best? 

 

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You can pick basically any modern laptop, but know this : the game easily runs within the 8gb ram margin, but needs a moderate video card to run it, I believe a modern card that has 128bit ram with 2gb of memory should be enough to run this game on Ultra (I play on a desktop that has an intel pentium G, its weaker than a I3, and use a radeon rx 550 with 2gb vram) .

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@Vatzfu I'm really not good with this lol. Are any of the above 3 appropriate as i'm running out of options based on browsing
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@jordxxox  Having 8 GB RAM is definitely better than having 4 GB.  However, the laptops you've linked have such weak processors, including such slow graphics chips, that I think on balance, the faster processor and chip in the ones I linked would provide more of a benefit than the extra memory.  Under normal circumstances, the graphics card or chip is the limiting factor in determining how well Sims 4 runs (as with most games), so when you're on a budget, the best move is usually to get the fastest card you can and go from there.

 

If you did happen to see a laptop with a Ryzen processor and 8 GB RAM though, that would be the best option overall.  I just couldn't find one for £350 or less.  And looking again, I still can't find one with both for under £400.  However, you could add more memory to this model, at least:

 

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/lenovo-v14-ryzen-3-3250u-4gb-256gb-ssd-14-inch-full-hd-windows-10-ho...

 

Another 8 GB RAM costs about £30, and you could order and add it now or later.  Installing RAM is as simple as taking off the bottom of the laptop and inserting the module into a slot, although if you wanted to pay a store to do it for you, that would also be a reasonable option.

 

I believe this laptop would support a memory upgrade as well:

 

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-3-14-laptop-amd-ryzen-3-128-g...

 

I can't be sure because the exact model number isn't on the product page.  But if you called Currys, someone should be able to tell you the model and whether it supported an upgrade.  You wouldn't need to buy the extra memory at Currys or have the store install it; just ask whether it's possible.

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I don't work for EA. I'm just trying to help fellow players with their games.
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@puzzlezaddict Thank you so much for your help then. I've gone with your suggestion! :

https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/lenovo-v14-ryzen-3-3250u-4gb-256gb-ssd-14-inch-full-hd-windows-10-ho...

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Really appreciate it.
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