Best Computers for The Sims 4

Running The Sims 4 these days doesn't take a lot of computing power, especially thanks to The Sims 4 graphic settings which allow you to lower the graphical quality of the game as you play. This means most decent computers can run The Sims 4 just fine.

Computers for The Sims 4

Budget Computers For The Sims 4
Best Computers For The Sims 4
High-End Computers For The Sims 4
Unlimited Budget Computers For The Sims 4
FAQ for The Sims 4 Computers

The Sims 4 was released in 2014 and is constantly updated with stuff packs, expansions and even free updates to keep the game fresh and fun. Recently the game released pets, which allow players to interact with cats and dogs whilst running around looking after their Sims.

If you want to play The Sims 4 with smooth gameplay and have good FPS, you'll want to have a computer that meets the recommended system requirements:

Operating system

64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

Processor

Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

Memory (RAM)

4 GB RAM

Hard drive (free space)
At least 9 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved game

DVD drive
DVD-ROM drive required for installation from disc only

Graphics card (video)
NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

Direct X version
DirectX 9.0c Compatible

Input

Keyboard and mouse

Depending on how well you want to run The Sims 4 and your budget, check out a list of computers below. You may need to tweak the in-game settings in order for the game to run well on some of the cheaper computers.

This list was last updated on May 2018.

Budget Computers For The Sims 4

These computers should all be capable of running The Sims 4 based on the recommended specs. They have enough RAM to allow the game to run smoothly and all come with a dedicated graphics card for processing the game in good quality.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
iBUYPOWER Gaming PC Computer Desktop WA563GT4
	AMD Ryzen 3 2300X	8GB	1TB HDD	NVIDIA GT 1030	Check Price On Amazon
AMD Quad Gaming Computer
	Athlon X4 950	16GB DDR4	512 GB SSD	AMD Radeon RX 550	Check Price On Amazon
2021 Latest Dell XPS 8940 Desktop
	Intel Core i9-11900K	16GB RAM	512GB SSD + 3TB HDD	Intel UHD Graphics 750	Check Price On Amazon
(Renewed) Dell Optiplex 9020 Mini Tower Desktop PC,
	Intel Core i7-4770	32GB Ram	1TB SSD	Integrated	Check Price On Amazon
Gaming PC Desktop Computer by Alarco
	Intel Core i5-2400	8GB	1TB Hard Drive	GTX 650	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

Best Computers For The Sims 4

Some of the best computers currently available; all of these computers come with powerful graphics cards, plenty of space and storage and fast CPUs with plenty of cores.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
iBUYPOWER Gaming PC Computer Desktop Trace 4 9310
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	8GB	240GB SSD	AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Nitro 50 N50-620-UA91 Gaming Desktop
	Intel Core i5-11400F	8GB	512GB NVMe M.2 SSD	GTX 1650	Check Price On Amazon
CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC
	Intel Core i5-11600KF	16GB	500GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD	RTX 3060	Check Price On Amazon
CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR Gaming PC
	Intel Core i5-11400F	8GB	500GB NVMe SSD	RTX 2060	Check Price On Amazon
Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Desktop
	Intel Core i5 10400F	8GB	1TB NVME SSD	RTX 3050	Check Price On Amazon
SkyTech Chronos Mini Gaming Computer PC Desktop
	Intel Core-i3 10100F	8GB	500GB SSD	GTX 1650 4G	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

High-End Computers for The Sims 4

The high-end computers should be more than good enough to run The Sims 4. They sport some of the newest graphics cards, including the GTX 1080 and come with plenty of RAM to keep the game running for longer.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
CUK Continuum Micro Gamer PC
	Intel i9-9900KF	32GB	1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super	Check Price On Amazon
MSI Trident X (SFF) Gaming Desktop
	Intel Core i9-11900K	64GB	2TB SSD + 2TB HDD	RTX 3090	Check Price On Amazon
Thermaltake LCGS View 390 AIO Liquid Cooled CPU Gaming PC
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X	16GB	1TB NVMe Gen4 M.2	RTX 3090	Check Price On Amazon
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop TraceMR
	Intel i7-12700KF	16GB	1TB NVMe SSD	RTX 3080Ti	Check Price On Amazon
Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop
	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X	16GB	1TB NVMe SSD	RTX 3080	Check Price On Amazon
Skytech Prism II Gaming Computer PC Desktop
	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X	16GB	1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD	RTX 3080 Ti	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Predator Orion 3000 PO3-630-UA15 Gaming Desktop
	Intel Core i7-11700F	16GB	512GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD	RTX 3070	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

Unlimited Budget Computers for The Sims 4

If you have an unlimited budget, these computers are for you. Capable of running any game, they have high amounts of ram, the latest and overpowered CPUs, powerful dedicated graphics cards and plenty of storage. These are some of the best computers for around.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
OMEN - GT13-0090 30L Gaming Desktop PC
	Intel i9-10850K	32GB	1 TB SSD	NVIDIA RTX 3090	Check Price On Amazon
ZOTAC Gaming MEK Ultra Gaming PC
	Intel Core i7-9700	32GB	512GB NVMe SSD/4TB HDD	RTX 3080	Check Price On Amazon
ASUS ROG Strix G35CZ Gaming Desktop PC
	i9-10900KF	32GB	1TB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD	RTX 3080	Check Price On Amazon
CORSAIR ONE i145 Compact Gaming PC
	Intel Core i7-9700K	32GB	2TB HDD	RTX 2080 Super	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on January 2021

FAQ for The Sims 4 Computers

Can The Sims 4 work on Macs?

The Sims 4 can be played on a Mac. You can see their Mac system requirements here.

Suggestions for The Sims 4 Computers?

Got any suggestions for running The Sims 4 on a computer? What are you currently using? Do you find it runs well, or do you have lag? List your processor, ram, graphics card and HDD type in the comments below so we can see what everyone else is using.