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magnacarter

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    • Experience: Beginner
    • OS: Windows 8
    I'm looking into getting a new computer I want to know if I need a gaming computer or a different one to run the following games. The only thing I request is it be a PC and not a laptop/notebook
    Without knowing what I need, I don't have a budget at the moment.

    But here are the following games:

    Sims 4-Deluxe -
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Outdoor Retreat
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Get to Work
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Luxury Party
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Perfect Patio
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Spa Day
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Cool Kitchen
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Spooky
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Get Together
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Movie Hangout
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Romantic Garden
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Dine Out
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Kids Room
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Backyard Stuff
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    City Living
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Vintage Glamour
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Vampires
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Bowling Night
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    ParentHood
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Toddler Stuff
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Cats&Dogs
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Jungle Adventures
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Laundry Day
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Seasons
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Get Famous
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Island Living
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Fitness
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Realm of Magic
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Sims 4 packs I want to buy:
    Discover University
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Eco Living
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    Snowy Escape
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space

    maybe Nifty Knitting
    RECOMMENDED SPECS:
    OS: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
    PROCESSOR: Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
    VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
    MEMORY: 4 GB RAM
    HARD DRIVE: 18 GB of Hard Drive space
    With the above Sims 4 games -I should mention i also want to use Mods and CC.

    Other games
    (note: I wouldn't be playing them all at once though)
    Nancy Drew
    Stay Tune for Danger:
    Operating System:
    Windows® 95/98/ME/2000/Vista/7/8/10
    Minimum System Requirements:
    166 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
    16 MB of RAM
    130MB or more of hard drive space
    16-Bit color graphics video card
    16-Bit Windows-compatible sound card

    Message in a Haunted Mansion
    Operating System:
    Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Minimum System Requirements:
    166 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
    16 MB of RAM
    135MB or more of hard drive space
    16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible graphics video card
    16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible sound card
    mouse, and speakers

    Treasure in the Royal Tower
    Operating System:
    Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Minimum System Requirements:
    166 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
    16 MB of RAM
    150MB or more of hard drive space
    16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible graphics video card
    16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible sound card
    mouse, and speakers

    The Final Scene
    Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Minimum System Requirements:
    166 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
    16 MB of RAM
    150MB or more of hard drive space
    16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible graphics video card
    16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible sound card
    mouse, and speakers

    Ghost Dogs of Moon lake
    Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Minimum System Requirements:
    200 MHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
    16 MB of RAM
    160MB or more of hard drive space
    16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible graphics video card
    16-Bit DirectX 7.0 compatible stereo sound card
    mouse, and speakers

    The Haunted Carousel
    Operating System:
    Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Minimum System Requirements:
    200Mhz Pentium
    16MB RAM
    160 MB hard drive space
    16-bit color graphics video card
    16-bit Window-compatible stereo sound card
    Mouse and Speakers.

    If I could find this someplace downstairs The Curse of Blackmoore Manor
    Operating System:
    Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Minimum System Requirements:
    400MHz Pentium
    64MB RAM
    300 MB hard drive space
    16-bit color graphics video card with at least 16MB of VRAM
    16-bit Windows-compatible stereo sound card
    Mouse and Speakers

    Shadow at the Water's Edge
    Operating System:
    Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Windows Minimum System Requirements:
    1 GHz or greater Pentium or equivalent class CPU
    256 MB of RAM
    1 GB or more of hard drive space
    32 MB DirectX 9.0 compatible video card
    16 bit DirectX compatible sound card
    mouse and speakers

    The Silent Spy
    Operating System:
    Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Windows Minimum System Requirements:
    1.5 GHz or greater Pentium 4 CPU or equivalent class
    512 MB of RAM
    3GB or more hard drive space
    128 MB DirectX 9.0 compatible video card
    16 bit DirectX cmpatible sound card
    Mouse and speakers

    Labyrinth of Lies
    Operating System:
    Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10
    Windows Minimum System Requirements:
    1.5 GHz or greater Pentium 4 CPU or equivalent class
    512 MB of RAM
    3GB or more hard drive space
    128 MB DirectX 9.0 compatible video card
    16 bit DirectX compatible sound card
    Mouse and speakers
    (for everything but Shadow at the Water's Edge I would need an external optical drive)


    Bluestacks (an "app") for me to play mobile game
    Operating System
    Microsoft Windows 7 and above.
    Processor
    Intel or AMD Processor.
    RAM
    At least 4GB of RAM
    HDD
    5GB Free Disk Space.
    Games for Bluestacks (no information given do to the game being mobile/Android only hence this app to play those on PC)
    Hogwarts Mystery
    Sims Free play
    Papa's Mocharia To Go /other gamerias from this series
    maybe Criminal Cases series (4 different ones of them).'

    Extra:
    Photoscape for editing SimLit photos
    (No additional requirements) beside the Window 7.8/1)
    Adobe Reader for SimLit "news article"

    (I did try to narrow it down but for everything but the sims pack the idea works of going with the best for instance I used the information with Bluestacks Bluestacks needs:
    Intel or AMD Processor.RAM
    At least 4GB of RAM
    HDD 5GB Free Disk Space

    and I used the last ND game to be able to see what the best requrement is
    4 CPU or equivalent class
    512 MB of RAM
    3GB or more hard drive space)

    but the idea doesn't work with Sims 4 since the more packs you have the more RAM you need and that's not even taking into account mods and CC as well)

    What is the best computer for me with these various Specs for the games - a gaming one or a different computer?


    DaveLembke



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    Whats your budget?

    I'd suggest a system with at least 8GB RAM. And you can save money by buying a refurb with a warranty. I picked up a Core i5 4590 with 8GB RAM 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD for $200 each on amazon a few months ago and the Intel HD graphics plays games on normal graphics settings of the list that you have.

    A friend of mine wanted to play SIMS 4 and I built her up a computer with Athlon II x4 620 2.6Ghz Quadcore, 4GB DDR2 800Mhz RAM, and 128GB SSD C: with 500GB HDD D: and for GPU I had a spare NVidia Quadro K2000 2GB DDR5 video card and it plays SIMS 4 with no issues on normal settings and she has the packs for it. The OS on the system I built for her though is Windows 7 64-bit as for Windows 10 64-bit with 4GB RAM starves games of RAM because Win 10 is memory hungry and best at 8GB or greater RAM to avoid excessive paging.