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

[Rohannnn]

Originally Posted by genieuk

Hi Rohannn,

On the sims 3 website it says the GMA3 and GMA4 series graphics card may work but it not gauranteed. So like you said it may work on lowest settings but EA does not gaurantee it will or won't work.

On the page on thesims3.com it's listed under "supported graphics cards". And also on the back of the game box

[genieuk]

Originally Posted by Rohannnn

On the page on thesims3.com it's listed under "supported graphics cards". And also on the back of the game box

Must be my eyes lol

[rachel__3]

I passed everything in 'can you run it' but CPU speed...will it still work?

VISTA
Processer: Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5800 @ 2.00GHz
Memory: 3.00GB RAM
System type: 32-bit Operating system
Graphics
chip type: mobile intel (r) 4 series express chipset family GMA 4500MHD Internal.
total avail graphics memory: 1292 MB

thank you!

[Rohannnn]

Originally Posted by rachel__3

I passed everything in 'can you run it' but CPU speed...will it still work?

Processer: Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5800 @ 2.00GHz
Memory: 3.00GB RAM
System type: 32-bit Operating system
Graphics
chip type: mobile intel (r) 4 series express chipset family GMA 4500MHD Internal.
total avail graphics memory: 1292 MB

thank you!

Yes, that meets the requirements
You will probably have to use low graphics settings in the game though.

[genieuk]

Originally Posted by rachel__3

I passed everything in 'can you run it' but CPU speed...will it still work?

Processer: Intel (R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5800 @ 2.00GHz
Memory: 3.00GB RAM
System type: 32-bit Operating system
Graphics
chip type: mobile intel (r) 4 series express chipset family GMA 4500MHD Internal.
total avail graphics memory: 1292 MB

thank you!

Hi,

Yes it will.

As the graphics card is low end you may need to run on lowest settings thou.

Your CPU is also Duo Core, it is basically two Processors in one so it double the clock speed.

I know some of these scanners don't recognise duo core etc and sometimes says it failed althou it hasn't.

[rachel__3]

awesome! thanks both!

[genieuk]

Originally Posted by rachel__3

awesome! thanks both!

No Problem.

Also Welcome to the Forums

[Vesuvian]

Hey, I'm thinking about purchasing a computer as my laptop could probably run The Sims 3, but very slowly. I don't want to spend that much money, so here's what I'm looking at:

Future Shop: Computers: Desktop Computers: HP Intel Pentium Processor E2220 2.40GHz Computer with HP 20" LCD Monitor (A6834F-B)

Is it good enough to run TS3 in high/medium settings?

[Cooper10Player]

So yeah this is my system, is it good enough to run Sims 3:

Mac OS X 10.5.7

Processor: 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Memory: 2GB 1067 MHz DDR3

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256MB

Oui?

[Rohannnn]

Originally Posted by Vesuvian

Hey, I'm thinking about purchasing a computer as my laptop could probably run The Sims 3, but very slowly. I don't want to spend that much money, so here's what I'm looking at:

Future Shop: Computers: Desktop Computers: HP Intel Pentium Processor E2220 2.40GHz Computer with HP 20" LCD Monitor (A6834F-B)

Is it good enough to run TS3 in high/medium settings?

If you want the game to run smoothly on those settings, you really need a better graphics card.

For high, something like: nvidia 8600 or higher numbered, 9500 or higher, GT 120 or higher; or ATI HD 3650 or higher, or HD 4650 or higher.

Originally Posted by Cooper10Player

So yeah this is my system, is it good enough to run Sims 3:

Mac OS X 10.5.7

Processor: 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Memory: 2GB 1067 MHz DDR3

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256MB

Oui?

Yes it should run it fine

[Meverix]

Should I get XP or Vista on the new computer? I'm just wondering if I really need the room for an extra 2GB of RAM with Vista, and I don't know what other benefits there are to the newer system. Also, I've occasionally heard Vista's terrible..

Also, XP to XP cables available? Or can I just use those marketed for XP to Vista?

[Rohannnn]

Originally Posted by Meverix

Should I get XP or Vista on the new computer? I'm just wondering if I really need the room for an extra 2GB of RAM with Vista, and I don't know what other benefits there are to the newer system. Also, I've occasionally heard Vista's terrible..

Also, XP to XP cables available? Or can I just use those marketed for XP to Vista?

I would get whatever's newest at the time, so that's Vista now. XP is a bit out of date. Of course Vista will be replaced with Windows 7 in a few months (I think in a few weeks they start the "buy a PC with Vista now and get free Windows 7 upgrade on release" programme). Vista isn't bad in my experience, especially with service pack 2, though I haven't used it for a long period of time. I've run it on a PC with only 1GB RAM and it seemed fine.

Are you talking about those USB file transfer cables?
If so, you don't need one if you have wireless internet (you can transfer the files over the network) or even just a spare network cable to connect the two PCs together directly. I don't really know much about the transfer cables though.

[_sweetje_]

Hey

I was thinking of buying a laptop and after browsing a lot of sites i came across this one. But i was wondering if it would run the sims 3?

Memory 4096 Mb DDR2
Hard disc 500 Gb
Cache memory 1024 Kb
Processor AMD Mobile Athlon X2 DC QL64
Grafische card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
Video memory 512 Mb DDR2 dedicated
And that would run on windows vista.

[Rohannnn]

Originally Posted by _sweetje_

Hey

I was thinking of buying a laptop and after browsing a lot of sites i came across this one. But i was wondering if it would run the sims 3?

Memory 4096 Mb DDR2
Hard disc 500 Gb
Cache memory 1024 Kb
Processor AMD Mobile Athlon X2 DC QL64
Grafische card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
Video memory 512 Mb DDR2 dedicated
And that would run on windows vista.

Yes it will, no problem.
You won't be able to use the highest graphics settings but should have no problems with things on at least medium

[_sweetje_]

Originally Posted by Rohannnn

Yes it will, no problem.
You won't be able to use the highest graphics settings but should have no problems with things on at least medium

Thank you! Will it be that much of a difference?

[Rohannnn]

Originally Posted by _sweetje_

Thank you! Will it be that much of a difference?

Medium settings look fine, it's what I use on my PC and I don't have any problem with it

There are comparison screenshots here:
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Ga...rmance/10.html

[_sweetje_]

Originally Posted by Rohannnn

Medium settings look fine, it's what I use on my PC and I don't have any problem with it

There are comparison screenshots here:
The Sims 3 Graphics Performance Guide - Page 10 - Recommended settings

Thanks You're right there is hardly any difference.

[candycookiegirl]

I really want to buy sims 3 but i dont no if it works on my laptop would anyone beable to help? It is a dell inspiron 1525 and it has all these:

Video card
mobile intel (R) 965 express chipset family

Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 32-Bit

Memory
Up to 4GB Dual Channel 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM.

Chipset
Intel® Cantiga GM45 Chipset


Graphics
Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD


LCD Display
Glossy 15.6" Widescreen XGA (1366x76

Audio and Speakers
Intel High Definition Audio 2.0
Hard Drives
Up to 320GB configured with a 5400 RPM SATA hard drive.


Optical Drives
DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer DVD+R write capability to read/write CD &DVD
Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Combo Drive to read/write CD & DVD and read Blu-Ray disc


Camera
Built-in 1.3MP webcam

Ports, Slots, Chassis
Externally Accessible
(3) USB 2.0 compliant 4-pin ports
15-pin VGA video connector
Integrated network connector 10/100 LAN (RJ45)
AC adapter connector
Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in)
34 mm ExpressCard slot
7-in-1 Media Card Reader

Internal Card Slots
1 Half Mini-Card

Memory (RAM)
2.00 GB

please help! i really want sims 3!!

[Rohannnn]

It should work fine, as long as you keep to low graphics settings.

[candycookiegirl]

ok thanks .
i checked it on system requirements lab and it said everything worked except the CPU speed which was too low.I have a intel pentinum dual processor @1.73 GHz 1.73 GHz. i dont really understand this as i thought if it was dual it would be double it and therefore work?
everything else seems alright but i dont want to waste £30 if it doesnt work.
Thanks again

[Rohannnn]

Originally Posted by candycookiegirl

ok thanks .
i checked it on system requirements lab and it said everything worked except the CPU speed which was too low.I have a intel pentinum dual processor @1.73 GHz 1.73 GHz. i dont really understand this as i thought if it was dual it would be double it and therefore work?
everything else seems alright but i dont want to waste £30 if it doesnt work.
Thanks again

It should work fine, for your graphics card the official minimum requirement is 1.8GHz dual-core, but people with less (e.g. 1.6GHz or 1.73GHz) have found it still runs OK.

[kempy82]

wil my windows vista toshiba laptop run the sims 3, it has

Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T3400 @2.16GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz

2GB Ram

Mobile Intel(R) 4 Serious Express Chipset Family

150GB Hardrive

DirectX 10

[Rohannnn]

Originally Posted by kempy82

wil my windows vista toshiba laptop run the sims 3, it has

Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T3400 @2.16GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz

2GB Ram

Mobile Intel(R) 4 Serious Express Chipset Family

150GB Hardrive

DirectX 10

Yes, you'll probably have to use low graphics settings though.

[joeF0]

would these requirements be able to run the game?

• Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
• Cache Memory: 1 MB - L2 Cache
• RAM: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz ( 1 x 2 GB )
• Card Reader: 3 in 1
• Hard Drive: 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Optical Storage: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
• Display: 15.4" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Graphics Controller: Intel GMA X4500 - 128 MB
• Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
• Audio Output: Sound card
• Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
• Notebook Camera: Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel
• Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

cheers guys

[Rohannnn]

Yes it should run, on low settings though.