The Sims 3 Minimum Requirements/Is this computer good enough to run The Sims 3? - Page 101

RaeMichelle · 02-06-2009, 05:27 AM

Is this okay to play sims 3?

I have a Dell xps m1530 with:

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5550 @ 1.83 ghz Processor

4GB RAM

NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS

And for storage/memory how much do i need? and is that from my like C Drive storage or from my like physical memory?

Also, i have a passport external harddrive, do u think it would help if i downloaded sims 3 partly on the external harddrive then plugged it in everytime i gamed? can i do that?

Please respond ASAP, anything helps even if u cant answer everything!!

sunrise07 · 02-06-2009, 06:02 AM

Thanks so much, I was hoping that was the case!

Also can I run it at high settings, I have this for the rest of my specs?

CPU Speed: 2.00 GHz Performance Rated at 3.00 GHz

System RAM: 2.7 GB

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, 32-bit (Build Service Pack 16001)

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G (GeForce 8200M G)

Video RAM: 1.4 GB

Video Card 3D Acceleration

Pixel Shader Ver.:4.0

Free Disk Space: 48.6 GB

sexxiisimmer · 02-06-2009, 02:15 PM

I have 64mb on my video card the game wants 128 mb will it still work i have everything else it needs just that i mean lots of people sed it will work but help anyway if i deleted the sims 2 wud that clear my vid card and basically will it work anyway? lots sed it will but tell me agen!

timecatcher · 02-06-2009, 02:19 PM

I think NO would be the safe answer to this...sorry, the game is fairly demanding and the graphics even on low are struggling on systems with have decent cards...I would recommend buying a new one sorry. I know thats not what you want to hear but it will be better so you can start thinking about buying a new one at some point.

TC.

K-B-K · 02-06-2009, 02:21 PM

Your video card is to do with the graphics so no matter how much you delete it won't work im afraid.

sexxiisimmer · 02-06-2009, 02:23 PM

Well i was told it will and that if i put graphics on low it will i dont need new ones it will work

Revol · 02-06-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sexxiisimmer

Well i was told it will and that if i put graphics on low it will i dont need new ones it will work

It may work but I think you'll have problems, like maybe it will lag and possibly crash, I can't tell for sure.

Is your card on the supported list?

sexxiisimmer · 02-06-2009, 02:28 PM

Thanks Revol at least your positive i think it will it may be a lil slow but i dont care as long as i can play!

cattdann · 02-06-2009, 02:29 PM

when i got sims 2 my video card was not good enough and i had red flashing walls... well annoying

sexxiisimmer · 02-06-2009, 02:32 PM

I had the walls too i still have lol but they dont bother me im just happy 2 play the game! i was watching sum vids on youtube and it sed you can play on any comp so im sure it will work! yay

Revol · 02-06-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sexxiisimmer

Thanks Revol at least your positive i think it will it may be a lil slow but i dont care as long as i can play!

I may be wrong though!

I don't have much knowledge on it. I do think you should consider saving up for a new graphics card because you're bound to experience some problems, just how bad they'll be I don't know.

You can buy a decent graphics card quite cheap these days too.

Zoomorphism · 02-06-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexxiisimmer

Thanks Revol at least your positive i think it will it may be a lil slow but i dont care as long as i can play!

it's not because the people who are telling you it won't work are just doing it to be horrid :-)

They are just trying to let you know of the real possibility that your card may not work and to save you tears in the long run.

sexxiisimmer · 02-06-2009, 02:35 PM

Yeh i prob will dont really care tho bout the graphics just wanna be able 2 playy

sexxiisimmer · 02-06-2009, 02:35 PM

I think i will tho

cattdann · 02-06-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexxiisimmer

I had the walls too i still have lol but they dont bother me im just happy 2 play the game! i was watching sum vids on youtube and it sed you can play on any comp so im sure it will work! yay

the walls drove me crazy u are well brave lol

and i just brought a new computer for this game and sold my precious green sony vaio, so i am beginning to wish i had waited and seen if it would ave worked on that!! (as its supposed to work on older comps and my vaio was only a yr and half old)

Revol · 02-06-2009, 02:37 PM

Quick question: how can I tell if my graphics drivers are up to date?

I remember downloading some fairly recently.

sexxiisimmer · 02-06-2009, 02:38 PM

I have a very knowlegeable uncle anyways who knows loads about this so i wud ask him to help me out if it didnt work but i no it will and thats it yay

sexxiisimmer · 02-06-2009, 02:39 PM

The walla are annoying tho lol

cattdann · 02-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexxiisimmer

The walla are annoying tho lol

well good luck i hope it works for u

Keralyn · 02-06-2009, 02:56 PM

Im just wondering, if I ever tried to install TS3 with an NVIDIA GeForce MX 4000, would it just reject it or possibly play it?
Especially if i dont really want to use the different pattern things?
Please help!

EAUK_Adroit · 02-06-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexxiisimmer

I have 64mb on my video card the game wants 128 mb will it still work i have everything else it needs just that i mean lots of people sed it will work but help anyway if i deleted the sims 2 wud that clear my vid card and basically will it work anyway? lots sed it will but tell me agen!

If it does run it will run very poorly. It also needs to support pixel shader 2.0 or it wont run at all.

GamesLover148 · 02-06-2009, 03:37 PM

What about these graphic cards
256MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 3650 graphics card
or
512MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 4350 graphics card

and how would they be on running the game

BecomingArcher · 02-06-2009, 04:47 PM

May I ask a Mac question?
I have an Intel GMA X3100 graphics card in my MacBook and I'm worried that it wont support the game.
Or it will and it just be frustratingly slow.
Any idea?

cattdann · 02-06-2009, 05:00 PM

just wondered if it will be worth upgrading my ram as a few people have told me too.

my mac is only a month old and has 2 gb at the min.. would it be advisable to upgrade to 4gb?

and my graphics card is on the list but at the bottom so does this mean it is a rubbish one..(nvidia geforce 9400)

sorry for all the questions but i dont know alot about computers lol

BecomingArcher · 02-06-2009, 05:06 PM

I have 2 GB ram and I'm not worried about that at all.
I think 2 GB should be fine to be honest.

02-06-2009, 05:27 AM	#2501 (permalink)
RaeMichelle Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	About to go buy sims 3 but want to make sure! Is this okay to play sims 3? I have a Dell xps m1530 with: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5550 @ 1.83 ghz Processor 4GB RAM NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS And for storage/memory how much do i need? and is that from my like C Drive storage or from my like physical memory? Also, i have a passport external harddrive, do u think it would help if i downloaded sims 3 partly on the external harddrive then plugged it in everytime i gamed? can i do that? Please respond ASAP, anything helps even if u cant answer everything!!

02-06-2009, 02:15 PM	#2503 (permalink)
sexxiisimmer Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 13	Major help needed!!!!! Nowww!!!! I have 64mb on my video card the game wants 128 mb will it still work i have everything else it needs just that i mean lots of people sed it will work but help anyway if i deleted the sims 2 wud that clear my vid card and basically will it work anyway? lots sed it will but tell me agen!

02-06-2009, 02:21 PM	#2505 (permalink)
K-B-K Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 3,652	Your video card is to do with the graphics so no matter how much you delete it won't work im afraid. __________________ RockSteady FC - Senior Squad Striker

02-06-2009, 02:37 PM	#2516 (permalink)
Revol Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Age: 19 Posts: 379	Quick question: how can I tell if my graphics drivers are up to date? I remember downloading some fairly recently. __________________ The truth shall make ye fret!

02-06-2009, 02:56 PM	#2520 (permalink)
Keralyn Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The UK! >:( Age: 16 Gender: Female Posts: 536	Im just wondering, if I ever tried to install TS3 with an NVIDIA GeForce MX 4000, would it just reject it or possibly play it? Especially if i dont really want to use the different pattern things? Please help! __________________ My sims3 page! http://iweb.thesims3.com/mypage/albanie

02-06-2009, 06:02 AM	#2502 (permalink)
sunrise07 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks so much, I was hoping that was the case! Also can I run it at high settings, I have this for the rest of my specs? CPU Speed: 2.00 GHz Performance Rated at 3.00 GHz System RAM: 2.7 GB Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, 32-bit (Build Service Pack 16001) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G (GeForce 8200M G) Video RAM: 1.4 GB Video Card 3D Acceleration Pixel Shader Ver.:4.0 Free Disk Space: 48.6 GB

02-06-2009, 02:19 PM	#2504 (permalink)
timecatcher Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 292	I think NO would be the safe answer to this...sorry, the game is fairly demanding and the graphics even on low are struggling on systems with have decent cards...I would recommend buying a new one sorry. I know thats not what you want to hear but it will be better so you can start thinking about buying a new one at some point. TC.

02-06-2009, 02:23 PM	#2506 (permalink)
sexxiisimmer Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 13	Well i was told it will and that if i put graphics on low it will i dont need new ones it will work

02-06-2009, 02:28 PM	#2508 (permalink)
sexxiisimmer Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 13	Thanks Revol at least your positive i think it will it may be a lil slow but i dont care as long as i can play!

02-06-2009, 02:32 PM	#2510 (permalink)
sexxiisimmer Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 13	I had the walls too i still have lol but they dont bother me im just happy 2 play the game! i was watching sum vids on youtube and it sed you can play on any comp so im sure it will work! yay

02-06-2009, 02:35 PM	#2513 (permalink)
sexxiisimmer Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 13	Yeh i prob will dont really care tho bout the graphics just wanna be able 2 playy

02-06-2009, 02:35 PM	#2514 (permalink)
sexxiisimmer Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 13	I think i will tho

02-06-2009, 02:38 PM	#2517 (permalink)
sexxiisimmer Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 13	I have a very knowlegeable uncle anyways who knows loads about this so i wud ask him to help me out if it didnt work but i no it will and thats it yay

02-06-2009, 02:39 PM	#2518 (permalink)
sexxiisimmer Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 13	The walla are annoying tho lol

02-06-2009, 03:37 PM	#2522 (permalink)
GamesLover148 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MK England Gender: Female Posts: 8	What about these graphic cards 256MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 3650 graphics card or 512MB ATI® Radeon™ HD 4350 graphics card and how would they be on running the game

02-06-2009, 04:47 PM	#2523 (permalink)
BecomingArcher Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 145	Minimum requirements mac graphics? May I ask a Mac question? I have an Intel GMA X3100 graphics card in my MacBook and I'm worried that it wont support the game. Or it will and it just be frustratingly slow. Any idea?

02-06-2009, 05:06 PM	#2525 (permalink)
BecomingArcher Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 145	I have 2 GB ram and I'm not worried about that at all. I think 2 GB should be fine to be honest.