new compuiter

[jayreok]

Im going to buy a new computer but want the sims3 to work..

will it work with this computer?

Useful info:

• Intel® Core™ i3-3240, 3.3GHz Dual Core Processor
• FREE McAfee Antivirus Plus Software
• 6Gb RAM
• 500Gb hard drive
• 18.5 inch 1366 x 768 LED monitor
• DVD/RW drive
• Microsoft Windows 8 Home Premium
• Windows 8 keyboard & Mouse
• Intel HD 2500 Graphics
• 6 x USB 2.0 Ports (2 front, 4 rear)
• 1 x DVI, 1 x VGA Port
• HD Audio onboard
• Wireless b/g/n network card
• Zoostorm Intel® Core™ i3 desktop PC with monitor

[Lynnika]

Currently many users are having difficulties playing the Sims 3 on Windows 8 even with compatibility mode. My sister has Windows 8 and could not get it work past the intial Choose/Make/Move in a Household selection.

I haven't seen anyone online or personally with the Sims 3 working properly on Windows 8, so I don't think it will run on your new computer.

Also see this topic on this forum: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/Error-Analysis-Pressing-PLAY-does-nothing-Game-won-t-start-at/m-...

They mentioned something about getting it to work on Windows 8, but I didn't read the solution.

[roberta591]

Although the I3 is fast enough, the I5 is still more powerful at the same speed. If ever you want computing power you want it for TS3. FREE McAfee - big deal. Most of my group use Microsoft Security Essentials - ti's free and it works. Intel integrated graphics - nothing but trouble for TS3. Maybe good for student/social computer but not for TS3. Windows 8 is hit or miss. I had the base game working on my Win 8 pro ASUS eee. Many people have posted about problems with Win 8. They never say which version they have and I think the problem has to do with the version of Win 8.

[crinrict]

Try to get an i5 or i7. I3s are known to have overheating issue. Also make sure to have a proper graphic card in your system and not a chip. Windows shold be 64 bit and not 32 bit (doesn't state that part)