The Sims 3 Minimum Requirements/Is this computer good enough to run The Sims 3? - Page 127

iPunchFish · 26-06-2009, 03:43 PM

Hi, I know this question has probably been asked before but.. here goes ^^ Would i be able to run the sims 3?:

Graphics card - Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family Approx Total Memory 64.0 MB [Yes the lalalala one.]

RAM - 1 GB

Processor - Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2300 @ 1.66GHz (2 CPUs)

HardDrive - 30GB free space.

DirectX - 9.0c

Oh, and it's a windows Xp Professional with Media Edition.

So any nice people know if it can play the sims 3?

-hope

Sofa2016 · 26-06-2009, 10:37 PM

Hello,

I am buying a laptop for college next year and I need it for school but i also want to be able to play sims 3.

The computer's an HP Pavillion DV4-1220US Notebook computer
-AMD Turion x2 dual core RM-72
-250GB hard drive & 4gb memory
-14.1" 1280x800
-Vista Home Premium 64-bit w/SP1
-Ati 3200 graphics card.

The sales people tell me i can, but then again they'll say anything to get me to buy itfrom them....

Can someone please let me know asap so i don't buy the laptop only to find out it doesn't work...

ABCRic · 26-06-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPunchFish

Hi, I know this question has probably been asked before but.. here goes ^^ Would i be able to run the sims 3?:

Graphics card - Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family Approx Total Memory 64.0 MB [Yes the lalalala one.]

RAM - 1 GB

Processor - Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2300 @ 1.66GHz (2 CPUs)

HardDrive - 30GB free space.

DirectX - 9.0c

Oh, and it's a windows Xp Professional with Media Edition.

So any nice people know if it can play the sims 3?

-hope

Graphics card doesn't have enough memory, and I don't think the processor is fast enough.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sofa2016

Hello,

I am buying a laptop for college next year and I need it for school but i also want to be able to play sims 3.

The computer's an HP Pavillion DV4-1220US Notebook computer
-AMD Turion x2 dual core RM-72
-250GB hard drive & 4gb memory
-14.1" 1280x800
-Vista Home Premium 64-bit w/SP1
-Ati 3200 graphics card.

The sales people tell me i can, but then again they'll say anything to get me to buy itfrom them....

Can someone please let me know asap so i don't buy the laptop only to find out it doesn't work...

Graphics card isn't on the supported list, so I don't think it works. And you didn't mention the Video Memory. You also didn't mention the processor speed. I'm not much at AMD, anyway. I searched it and it says the processor is 2.1ghz, but didn't mention any Video memory. Personally, I think 64-bit Windows has very good graphics, but it lags more easily.

Rohannnn · 27-06-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sofa2016

Hello,

I am buying a laptop for college next year and I need it for school but i also want to be able to play sims 3.

The computer's an HP Pavillion DV4-1220US Notebook computer
-AMD Turion x2 dual core RM-72
-250GB hard drive & 4gb memory
-14.1" 1280x800
-Vista Home Premium 64-bit w/SP1
-Ati 3200 graphics card.

The sales people tell me i can, but then again they'll say anything to get me to buy itfrom them....

Can someone please let me know asap so i don't buy the laptop only to find out it doesn't work...

It should work, but only on lowest graphics settings (HD3200 is a slow card).

Teignmouth · 27-06-2009, 05:39 PM

How's this one? It's the HP Pavilion D7-1140ed

Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core - ZM-80.
Memory: 3072MB
Graphics card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 with 512/1789 MB.

I think it will work, but will it work on the highest graphics settings?

Rohannnn · 27-06-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teignmouth

How's this one? It's the HP Pavilion D7-1140ed

Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core - ZM-80.
Memory: 3072MB
Graphics card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 with 512/1789 MB.

I think it will work, but will it work on the highest graphics settings?

The HD3450 will only run it smoothly on settings somewhere between low and medium.

rheeyant · 28-06-2009, 09:16 AM

hi! i want to buy new laptop and i just got one that should be able to run the sims 3. the specifications are:
Core2 Duo T6400 2 ghz,
2GB DDR2,
250GB HDD,
VGA ATI Radeon HD3470 1021MB
Win Vista Home Basic

will it run The Sims 3 on medium to slightly high setting? i just want the graphics looks good on the characters and the properties.

thanks a lot for your help.

Rohannnn · 28-06-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rheeyant

hi! i want to buy new laptop and i just got one that should be able to run the sims 3. the specifications are:
Core2 Duo T6400 2 ghz,
2GB DDR2,
250GB HDD,
VGA ATI Radeon HD3470 1021MB
Win Vista Home Basic

will it run The Sims 3 on medium to slightly high setting? i just want the graphics looks good on the characters and the properties.

thanks a lot for your help.

It will probably run smoothly somewhere between low and medium.
The graphics should look OK like that.

rheeyant · 28-06-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rohannnn

It will probably run smoothly somewhere between low and medium.
The graphics should look OK like that.

thanks Rohannnn...
i know that you'll helping me out on this.
i really hope my laptop will run the sims 3 with at least medium setting. i want my characters looks good. i dont mind most settings like the refection effect turn off.
thanks again Rohannnn!!!

PumpkinSeed · 28-06-2009, 08:09 PM

Hi Rohannn,

Seeing as you've been so helpful to pages and pages of posters i was wondering if you would be able to tell me if this spec laptop will run Sims 3? And if so, on what settings do you think?

My laptop blew up recently, so seeing as i am replacing it, i would like to have something that would play Sims 3 - i'm not a big gamer so if it can Play Sims 3 on lower (peferably not lowest) or medium settings that would be great.

Processor: AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core Processor QL64
Speed: 2.1GHz, 1MB Cache
Hard Drive: 320 GB
Graphics: ATi Radeon HD 3450
Graphics Memory: 512 MB

Thanks

Rohannnn · 28-06-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PumpkinSeed

Hi Rohannn,

Seeing as you've been so helpful to pages and pages of posters i was wondering if you would be able to tell me if this spec laptop will run Sims 3? And if so, on what settings do you think?

My laptop blew up recently, so seeing as i am replacing it, i would like to have something that would play Sims 3 - i'm not a big gamer so if it can Play Sims 3 on lower (peferably not lowest) or medium settings that would be great.

Processor: AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core Processor QL64
Speed: 2.1GHz, 1MB Cache
Hard Drive: 320 GB
Graphics: ATi Radeon HD 3450
Graphics Memory: 512 MB

Thanks

It will run the game on settings somewhere between low and medium. Shouldn't have to use absolute lowest.

PumpkinSeed · 29-06-2009, 09:27 AM

Thanks for the speedy response Rohannn

PumpkinSeed · 29-06-2009, 09:07 PM

Is it better to have ATI Radeon 3450 rather than Intel GM4500M ?

Rohannnn · 29-06-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PumpkinSeed

Is it better to have ATI Radeon 3450 rather than Intel GM4500M ?

Yeah the ATI HD3450 is better.

kmce · 29-06-2009, 11:18 PM

my friend has asked me to check if this would run the sims 3 ,i think it will but would like a second opinion

Acer Aspire 6935 Laptop LX.ATP0X.002 - Laptops Direct

Rohannnn · 29-06-2009, 11:29 PM

Yes, it will run it no problem most settings on high

Mark · 29-06-2009, 11:45 PM

I cant run it

I hate PC Gaming becuase of this reason. XBOX LIVE FTW!

NicolaJane · 30-06-2009, 12:37 PM

Wow thats a great laptop, they should have a great game on there!

EAUK_Aurora · 30-06-2009, 12:48 PM

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CoLdR3cOnJaK3 · 30-06-2009, 11:28 PM

go on www.canyourunit.com that will show if you can run it and thankfully i can

CoLdR3cOnJaK3 · 30-06-2009, 11:34 PM

also just to make sure will this run?

intel core 2cpu 4300 @1.80 ghz 1.80ghz

1022mb ram

32 bit vista

320gb mem

nvidia 7100gs 128mb

megacoolegast · 01-07-2009, 01:03 AM

I am able to play the game with an ATI Radeon X1200, even though it is not in the " supported" list. Just wanted to inform the world about this.

DJTIGERRED · 01-07-2009, 11:38 PM

sims 3 played fine on my pc which has an amd athlon 64 3800(soon to be a phenom x4)an nvidia 8200 and 1.5gb of ram,soon will be a lot more powerfull.and works fine.

itsAmeliaxo · 02-07-2009, 05:06 PM

I'm looking for a new computer to play the Sims 3 on, as my current one is just playing up and it's no good.

Can anyone recommend a decent computer, which they have or no off which is good to play the game. Possibly has good graphics and is at fast speed as well.

Thanks

EDIT: Would this one be any good?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-35410

Other recommendations would be helpful.

jakey252 · 02-07-2009, 05:23 PM

I'm looking to get a laptop, and I was wondering whether this would run the Sims 3:

Acer Aspire 5536 15.6-inch Laptop (AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 2.1 Ghz, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, Vista Home Basic)

28-06-2009, 08:09 PM	#3160 (permalink)
PumpkinSeed Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Will this laptop run Sims 3? Hi Rohannn, Seeing as you've been so helpful to pages and pages of posters i was wondering if you would be able to tell me if this spec laptop will run Sims 3? And if so, on what settings do you think? My laptop blew up recently, so seeing as i am replacing it, i would like to have something that would play Sims 3 - i'm not a big gamer so if it can Play Sims 3 on lower (peferably not lowest) or medium settings that would be great. Processor: AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core Processor QL64 Speed: 2.1GHz, 1MB Cache Hard Drive: 320 GB Graphics: ATi Radeon HD 3450 Graphics Memory: 512 MB Thanks

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kmce Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scotland Gender: Female Posts: 743	would this run??? my friend has asked me to check if this would run the sims 3 ,i think it will but would like a second opinion Acer Aspire 6935 Laptop LX.ATP0X.002 - Laptops Direct __________________ Dr. CSI Sanchez

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Mark Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Glasgow or Valencia Depends What Time Of Year. Age: 14 Gender: Male Posts: 4,583	I cant run it I hate PC Gaming becuase of this reason. XBOX LIVE FTW! __________________ Heyy Guys. My laptop is broken so ill not post unlessI have my aunts laptop etc.. But dont worry (lol) ill be back after Christmas with a type of dream team that is so awesome you will join it

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26-06-2009, 03:43 PM	#3151 (permalink)
iPunchFish Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	Hi, I know this question has probably been asked before but.. here goes ^^ Would i be able to run the sims 3?: Graphics card - Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family Approx Total Memory 64.0 MB [Yes the lalalala one.] RAM - 1 GB Processor - Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2300 @ 1.66GHz (2 CPUs) HardDrive - 30GB free space. DirectX - 9.0c Oh, and it's a windows Xp Professional with Media Edition. So any nice people know if it can play the sims 3? -hope

26-06-2009, 10:37 PM	#3152 (permalink)
Sofa2016 Hi, I'm New! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	Hello, I am buying a laptop for college next year and I need it for school but i also want to be able to play sims 3. The computer's an HP Pavillion DV4-1220US Notebook computer -AMD Turion x2 dual core RM-72 -250GB hard drive & 4gb memory -14.1" 1280x800 -Vista Home Premium 64-bit w/SP1 -Ati 3200 graphics card. The sales people tell me i can, but then again they'll say anything to get me to buy itfrom them.... Can someone please let me know asap so i don't buy the laptop only to find out it doesn't work...

27-06-2009, 05:39 PM	#3155 (permalink)
Teignmouth Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	How's this one? It's the HP Pavilion D7-1140ed Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core - ZM-80. Memory: 3072MB Graphics card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 with 512/1789 MB. I think it will work, but will it work on the highest graphics settings?

28-06-2009, 09:16 AM	#3157 (permalink)
rheeyant Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	hi! i want to buy new laptop and i just got one that should be able to run the sims 3. the specifications are: Core2 Duo T6400 2 ghz, 2GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, VGA ATI Radeon HD3470 1021MB Win Vista Home Basic will it run The Sims 3 on medium to slightly high setting? i just want the graphics looks good on the characters and the properties. thanks a lot for your help.

29-06-2009, 09:27 AM	#3162 (permalink)
PumpkinSeed Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks for the speedy response Rohannn

29-06-2009, 09:07 PM	#3163 (permalink)
PumpkinSeed Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Is it better to have ATI Radeon 3450 rather than Intel GM4500M ?

29-06-2009, 11:29 PM	#3166 (permalink)
Rohannnn Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Surrey UK Posts: 4,010	Yes, it will run it no problem most settings on high

30-06-2009, 11:28 PM	#3170 (permalink)
CoLdR3cOnJaK3 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 13	go on www.canyourunit.com that will show if you can run it and thankfully i can

30-06-2009, 11:34 PM	#3171 (permalink)
CoLdR3cOnJaK3 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 13	also just to make sure will this run? intel core 2cpu 4300 @1.80 ghz 1.80ghz 1022mb ram 32 bit vista 320gb mem nvidia 7100gs 128mb

01-07-2009, 01:03 AM	#3172 (permalink)
megacoolegast Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	I am able to play the game with an ATI Radeon X1200, even though it is not in the " supported" list. Just wanted to inform the world about this. Last edited by megacoolegast; 01-07-2009 at 01:04 AM.. Reason: I largely comply with alle the other requirements, though

01-07-2009, 11:38 PM	#3173 (permalink)
DJTIGERRED Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	well sims 3 played fine on my pc which has an amd athlon 64 3800(soon to be a phenom x4)an nvidia 8200 and 1.5gb of ram,soon will be a lot more powerfull.and works fine.

02-07-2009, 05:06 PM	#3174 (permalink)
itsAmeliaxo Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Age: 18 Gender: Female Posts: 25	Decent Computer to play the Sims 3. I'm looking for a new computer to play the Sims 3 on, as my current one is just playing up and it's no good. Can anyone recommend a decent computer, which they have or no off which is good to play the game. Possibly has good graphics and is at fast speed as well. Thanks EDIT: Would this one be any good? http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-35410 Other recommendations would be helpful. Last edited by itsAmeliaxo; 02-07-2009 at 05:25 PM..

02-07-2009, 05:23 PM	#3175 (permalink)
jakey252 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	Will this laptop run The Sims 3? I'm looking to get a laptop, and I was wondering whether this would run the Sims 3: Acer Aspire 5536 15.6-inch Laptop (AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 2.1 Ghz, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, Vista Home Basic)