Sims 3 machine?

[WorldDominator]

I just tossed something together so I could get an idea for how much it would be, but do you think that this could max sims 3 no problem?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lVxy

 

My gf loves the sims 3 and it's really the only game she plays on pc. Just wondering out of curiosity how much it would be, although she probably wants a laptop.

[defunkt]

I'd go for an APU if its just for sims. And  just a get 500w psu, you ain't gone' be need'n 600w for that system.

[ciprian97pop]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lVHA

You don't actually need that processor and psu because they're overkill

 

edit: I forgot to ad the os and if you want you can ad a optical drive

[WorldDominator]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lVHA

You don't actually need that processor and psu because they're overkill

 

edit: I forgot to ad the os and if you want you can ad a optical drive

 

Alright I understand the APU (not as familiar with AMD), but the PSU I've heard the CX is kinda crappy build…is that 7790 better than the 7850?

[Raboo]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lVHA

You don't actually need that processor and psu because they're overkill

 

edit: I forgot to ad the os and if you want you can ad a optical drive

That would be good for sims

[Helltech]

You don't really need to spend 850 dollars to just play the Sims though. My friend plays it on a haswell laptop CPU so I'm sure an APU will be fine.

 

I have been using a CX 430 with a GTS 450 and its been kicking nonstop for 3 years or so. So that PSU is fine.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lW3Q

 

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($122.68 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A85XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($63.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($162.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.73 @ Outlet PC) 

Total: $613.34

[WorldDominator]

 

You don't really need to spend 850 dollars to just play the Sims though. My friend plays it on a haswell laptop CPU so I'm sure an APU will be fine.

 

I have been using a CX 430 with a GTS 450 and its been kicking nonstop for 3 years or so. So that PSU is fine.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lW3Q

 

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($122.68 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A85XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($63.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($162.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.73 @ Outlet PC) 

Total: $613.34

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lXUq

 

would that work just as well? jw if mini itx will work if she's interested in that more

[WorldDominator]

 

You don't really need to spend 850 dollars to just play the Sims though. My friend plays it on a haswell laptop CPU so I'm sure an APU will be fine.

 

I have been using a CX 430 with a GTS 450 and its been kicking nonstop for 3 years or so. So that PSU is fine.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lW3Q

 

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($122.68 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A85XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($63.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($162.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.73 @ Outlet PC) 

Total: $613.34

 

 

Actually, sorry. She really wants a laptop…unfortunately I can't make her one so she has to search for a computer that is $300-400 more I assume to get enough to run the Sims 3 but probably not nearly as well.