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| − | The aim of this article is to help you help yourself | + | The aim of this article is to help you help yourself when it comes to computer hardware. The basics are covered along with special consideration aimed at playing The Sims 3 and The Sims 4. |
This article is divided into three major sections; "Knowledge", "Sample Builds" and "Troubleshooting & FAQs". | This article is divided into three major sections; "Knowledge", "Sample Builds" and "Troubleshooting & FAQs". | ||
Revision as of 11:11, 11 December 2014
Start Here
The aim of this article is to help you help yourself when it comes to computer hardware. The basics are covered along with special consideration aimed at playing The Sims 3 and The Sims 4. This article is divided into three major sections; "Knowledge", "Sample Builds" and "Troubleshooting & FAQs".
If you're looking for advice about a particular part (like CPU, GPU, PSU etc.) then you may go directly to the "Knowledge" section for the part you want to learn more about. If you're looking for a quick and dirty recommended part list for The Sims 3 or 4 then you may go directly to the "Sample Builds" section. If you just have a problem you want to address, you may go directly to the "Troubleshooting" section. However please be aware that the "Knowledge" section will be referenced frequently in both those sections and we highly recommend players read the Knowledge section anyway. It will help you learn more about how your computer works, how to keep it working, and how to troubleshoot on your own when it doesn't work like it should.
Scope
The scope of this article is limited to hardware and non-sims software issues relative to playing The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 on Intel processor based Windows system. The Sims 1, The Sims 2, Custom Content, Mods and Sims-related software are not covered. However there are forums on the website dedicated to addressing those topics. Advanced LN2, liquid cooling and overclocking are not covered in this article. Intel Extreme Processor based systems and AMD processor based systems are also not covered, however if you have one of these or are considering one, please start a thread in the Tech Support Forum.
In addition to this, CPUs and GPUs launched prior to 2012 are not addressed in this article. If you are buying new, you should be buying parts launched in 2012 or newer. If you already own an older system or are considering buying a refurbished system with older processors please read the "Knowledge" section as most of it applies to your system anyway. If you have further questions please start a thread in the Tech Support forum.
Where possible I will provide sources for the information. Please be aware however that some of the information may be based on my personal subjective opinion and anecdotal evidence. You use the information here at your own risk.
Assumptions
Unless stated otherwise, this article assumes that systems and parts described are desktop variants and not laptop variants.
