Buying a computer for Sims 3

[miranda373]

I'm looking at buying a computer to play the sims 3 and add ep but i don't know what computer to buy that will play the game well. Im from California United States so if you know were i can get a good computer that is capable of playing sims 3 with ep please leave a comment! I was looking around and found this https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=dell%20inspiron%203646 any subjection on it?

[MrsFlynn]

There isn't anything within $200-$500 dollar range that is capable of playing Sims 3 and expansions with any decency.

Regardless if you want to play it on a desktop or laptop, best advice is to save about $1000. That amount should get you a good gaming pc that with run the game and expansions well.

[miranda373]

Okay i was looking around and found this computer https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=dell%20inspiron%203646 would this be good or no. Thank you 

[MrsFlynn]

No it wouldn't. Office computers like these are not good for gaming due to the processor being under powered, not having dedicated video cards and the power supplies not being adequate for gaming. They are often not easy to upgrade due to the slim case.

[MrsFlynn]

Here's an example of a good starter pc. This will allow for medium/high settings.

iBUYPOWER AM300B Gaming Desktop = Price: $599.99
https://www.amazon.com/iBUYPOWER-AM300B-Gaming-Desktop-FX-4300/dp/B01HIA66LG/

- AMD FX-4300 Quad Core 3.8GHz
- 8GB DDR3 System Memory
- NVIDIA GTX 950 2GB

However, with budget pcs it is very strongly recommended to buy a better power supply as the supplies that come with most budget gaming pcs are under powered for actual gaming. This can cause damage to the system due to over-stressing the power supply.

Recommended Power Supplies:

EVGA 500W Power Supply = Price: $36.45
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Continuous-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU

EVGA 600W Power Supply 100-B1-0600-KR = Price: $39.99
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0600-KR/dp/B00EON40CS

[miranda373]

Thank you a lot i really appreciate it  Now i just need to get the money! lol

[miranda373]

Question tho would this one be okay for gaming https://www.amazon.com/iBUYPOWER-AM300B-Gaming-Desktop-FX-4300/dp/B01HIA67GK/?th=1 its the same one you recommended but this one is cheaper and its in black this pc cost $339 instead of the $599.99 one

[MrsFlynn]

Yep that would work.

The above suggestion, was only a suggestion found from a quick search. I have found some that are lower priced, but not as low as the one you found.

[miranda373]

Thank you for all your help i really am thankful for it. Can't wait to start playing!