Hey everyone! I need your help finding a laptop on a budget. I’ve been a lifelong Sims fan, playing the games on my family’s old computer as a kid and moving on to a mediocre Asus laptop I snagged on a deal when I went to college. But now that laptop is almost 10 years old and barely capable of handling anything! I really want to enjoy The Sims 2, 3, and 4, but I’m lost when it comes to specs. I’m aiming to keep my budget under $500 if possible. Any recommendations you all have would be super helpful! Thanks!
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Definitely check the used market as well! Sometimes you can find a solid laptop that’s just a year or two old for a good price. Make sure it comes with a warranty though, just in case! Happy hunting!
To get The Sims 3 running smoothly, you might need to tweak it with some mods, especially since it can be a little resource-heavy. Don’t worry too much about finding a powerful option; just ensure you check that it can handle the minimum requirements for mods. Stick with that i5 or Ryzen 5 for gaming at a decent level!
First off, welcome to the search! Since you’re in the US, you’ve got some decent options. For under $500, look for laptops with at least an Intel i5 or Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM. You’ll definitely want something with a dedicated graphics card like a GTX 1650 if you can find it at that price. Keep an eye on sales too—sometimes you can score a great deal if you’re patient!
