When your looking for a pc to run the Sims you want something that is recommended specs or higher. For better gaming performance and less overall headache.
For Sims 3 and 4
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Desktop Specs:
Processor: 2.4 Ghz or better
Video Card: GTX 950 or 960 or AMD R9 380
System Ram: 8gb
Hard drive space: at least 500 gb
Windows 64 bit
Laptop Specs:
Processor: i7 HQ or MQ quad ~ 2.4 GHz
Video card: Nvidia GTX 960m or better
System Memory: 8gb
Hard drive space: at least 500 gb
Windows 64 bit
If on a budget, desktops are the better way to go. You get more for the money than with a laptop. But laptops can offer portability if needed.
Read the post linked below for more details on buying a computer to run Sims.
Buying a Computer For The Sims 3 & The Sims 4
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=21609.msg387974#msg387974If you're looking for specific recommendations, let us know what your budget is, and what country you live in, and we'll see what we can come up with.