The Sims 3 Minimum Requirements/Is this computer good enough to run The Sims 3? - Page 78

topdog2009 · 23-05-2009, 06:04 PM

Hope that one of you can help me. I'm buying a new laptop and I'd like to know if it's going to be able to run the Sims 3 or not- I've looked at the system requirements but I'm finding it difficult to understand how it compares.

The laptop is a Packard Bell MH36-V-370: http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/prod...rmationSection

Thanks in advance, hope that someone can make this clearer for me!

Alaric_the_Goth · 23-05-2009, 06:08 PM

''Can You Run It''.Geez...

noodlzz · 23-05-2009, 06:11 PM

Only thing that sticks out for me is the 1.66GHz

Hannahdisiac · 23-05-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaric_the_Goth

''Can You Run It''.Geez...

Sometimes people want a human opinion because it's more adequate and accurate than some machine that might not even read your specs properly thank you very much. (:

topdog2009 · 23-05-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaric_the_Goth

''Can You Run It''.Geez...

Well I was under the impression that it could only tell you about the computer you were using rather than one you're thinking of buying.

So the only trouble is the 1.66 Ghz- does the fact that it's a dual core processor make any difference?

thesimling · 23-05-2009, 06:19 PM

Yes. Learning from a computer whiz in here, dual core (or core 2 architecture) will run it fine. It's the equivilent to 2.6/8 Pentium 4. That's good!

Mongoose09 · 23-05-2009, 06:22 PM

'Can You Run It?' says that my computer will run TS3 fine, but I still have doubts about my graphics card - it's ATI Radeon X1250 and I'm not sure if it's good enough or not? My other specs will work fine with the game though.

topdog2009 · 23-05-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by thesimling

Yes. Learning from a computer whiz in here, dual core (or core 2 architecture) will run it fine. It's the equivilent to 2.6/8 Pentium 4. That's good!

Excellent- thanks for your help everyone

thesimling · 23-05-2009, 06:25 PM

It's fine!

xoxoluv · 23-05-2009, 06:47 PM

Which is better - a 8800gts or 9600gt?

Rohannnn · 23-05-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoluv

Which is better - a 8800gts or 9600gt?

9600GT is slightly faster I think. About 10-15%.

Hannahdisiac · 23-05-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohannnn

9600GT is slightly faster I think. About 10-15%.

Which is best 9500GT or the 8800GT?

My card is overclocked and has a video memory of 2.3GB.

WheresMyTrousers · 23-05-2009, 07:19 PM

according to all the bumpf ive been looking at, the 8800gts is the better card, but they are basically, performance wise, the same.

Alaric_the_Goth · 23-05-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WheresMyTrousers

according to all the bumpf ive been looking at, the 8800gts is the better card, but they are basically, performance wise, the same.

And you don't have to sell your kidney for it either.

Hannahdisiac · 23-05-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WheresMyTrousers

according to all the bumpf ive been looking at, the 8800gts is the better card, but they are basically, performance wise, the same.

I asked about the 8800GT though not the 8800GTS is there much difference and which would be better the 9500GT(overclocked) or 8800GT

WheresMyTrousers · 23-05-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannahdisiac

I asked about the 8800GT though not the 8800GTS is there much difference and which would be better the 9500GT(overclocked) or 8800GT

I see, well thats easy then, 9500GT overclocked.

Hannahdisiac · 23-05-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WheresMyTrousers

I see, well thats easy then, 9500GT overclocked.

ASUS EN9500GT Top is world's first overclocked GeForce 9500 GT Card

I thought I'd provide a link to explain and I'd be greatful if you could have a look and tell me if I could run TS3 on high settings with it?

WheresMyTrousers · 23-05-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannahdisiac

ASUS EN9500GT Top is world's first overclocked GeForce 9500 GT Card

I thought I'd provide a link to explain and I'd be greatful if you could have a look and tell me if I could run TS3 on high settings with it?

I believe so.

I'm by no means a computer geek, but if you have a good processor, plenty of memory and a good graphics card (sims only needs 128MB dedicated, this is 512MB) then you will be able to run sims 3 on high - in my opinion.

I'm sure someone will either explain better or confuse you more, but basically hannah I reckon that card will eat sims 3 for brunch!

Hannahdisiac · 23-05-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WheresMyTrousers

I believe so.

I'm by no means a computer geek, but if you have a good processor, plenty of memory and a good graphics card (sims only needs 128MB dedicated, this is 512MB) then you will be able to run sims 3 on high - in my opinion.

I'm sure someone will either explain better or confuse you more, but basically hannah I reckon that card will eat sims 3 for brunch!

Thank you for your help, I just want it to run well. You seem to know what you're talking about more so than me so I will take your word for it.

Revol · 23-05-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WheresMyTrousers

I believe so.

I'm by no means a computer geek, but if you have a good processor, plenty of memory and a good graphics card (sims only needs 128MB dedicated, this is 512MB) then you will be able to run sims 3 on high - in my opinion.

I'm sure someone will either explain better or confuse you more, but basically hannah I reckon that card will eat sims 3 for brunch!

Ah so the memory is like the more important bit?

I just realised that my card (geforce 9400) isn't as good as I thought it was and I was really hoping I'd be able to handle Sims 3 on high settings (everything else is fine it's just my graphics card). I just assumed the higher the number the better the card.

WheresMyTrousers · 23-05-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Revol

Ah so the memory is like the more important bit?

I just realised that my card (geforce 9400) isn't as good as I thought it was and I was really hoping I'd be able to handle Sims 3 on high settings (everything else is fine it's just my graphics card). I just assumed the higher the number the better the card.

Kind of.

The letters after the numbers are a major part too, for example an 8800GT would be better than a 9500GS. I think the letter relate to how much dedicated memory the card has.

The 9400 is on the supported list, so with decent RAM and processor you should be cushty old son!

Revol · 23-05-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by WheresMyTrousers

Kind of.

The letters after the numbers are a major part too, for example an 8800GT would be better than a 9500GS. I think the letter relate to how much dedicated memory the card has.

The 9400 is on the supported list, so with decent RAM and processor you should be cushty old son!

Ah mine is GT and has 512 dedicated.

It doesn't actually show up on the supported list though, guess they forgot to put it in.

I have 4gb RAM and a 2.8ghz duel core processor so do you think I'll be able to push at high settings?

WheresMyTrousers · 23-05-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Revol

Ah mine is GT and has 512 dedicated.

It doesn't actually show up on the supported list though, guess they forgot to put it in.

I have 4gb RAM and a 2.8ghz duel core processor so do you think I'll be able to push at high settings?

9400 is on supported list so aye you'll be alright.

itsMEE450 · 23-05-2009, 08:38 PM

Mine is also a 9400, and i can play games like spore on all high settings without any trouble what so ever, so hopefully thats a good sign for sims

Hannahdisiac · 23-05-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by itsMEE450

Mine is also a 9400, and i can play games like spore on all high settings without any trouble what so ever, so hopefully thats a good sign for sims

YAY that's great news. Just curious what are the rest of your specs, processor, RAM etc...?

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thesimling Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Space, Universe 2.09, Milky Way, Earth. Gender: Male Posts: 947 Blog Entries: 3	Yes. Learning from a computer whiz in here, dual core (or core 2 architecture) will run it fine. It's the equivilent to 2.6/8 Pentium 4. That's good! __________________ I'm The Simling. I am a small Simaniac - I am concentrated, you could say !

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topdog2009 Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4	Hope that one of you can help me. I'm buying a new laptop and I'd like to know if it's going to be able to run the Sims 3 or not- I've looked at the system requirements but I'm finding it difficult to understand how it compares. The laptop is a Packard Bell MH36-V-370: http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/prod...rmationSection Thanks in advance, hope that someone can make this clearer for me!

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Mongoose09 Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 480	'Can You Run It?' says that my computer will run TS3 fine, but I still have doubts about my graphics card - it's ATI Radeon X1250 and I'm not sure if it's good enough or not? My other specs will work fine with the game though.

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