Is Mac mini good for Sims?

As far as I can tell when comparing the specs and requirements, the M2 Mac Mini is more than capable of handling The Sims 4 and all of the packs for $600. As someone who is not a true gamer, I would rather not drop more money on a gaming PC when all I want is to be able to download more packs.
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How do I get Sims 4 on my Mac Mini?

How to download The Sims 4 to your Mac
  1. Download Origin for Mac on Origin.com.
  2. Log in with the same EA Account that you use to play The Sims 4 on PC. ...
  3. Select the My Game Library tab and click on The Sims 4.
  4. Click Download and The Sims 4 will start to download in your Origin Library.
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What is the best Mac to play Sims 4 on?

If you're dead set on the MacBook Air, you won't really have a good experience with playing Sims, unless you get the 15" MacBook Pros or better. This isn't true anymore with the M1 Macs. They are phenomenal. Apple haven't produced any 15" MacBook Pros since 2019.
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Does Sims 4 slow down your Mac?

The Sims 4 won't slow your Mac down but it's a very low spec. machine and not designed for gaming at all. How well the game will perform on the Mac, especially with any packs installed, large saves, possible 3rd party content, is another question.
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Does Sims 4 run on M1 Mac?

Yeah of course. Anything that may help keep the machine cool is good.
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M1 MAC MINI (8GB / 256GB) | THE SIMS 4 GAMING TEST

Does Sims 4 run well on Mac?

It should run ok and you have plenty of RAM. But and there is a "but" please note the following. 1) You should not run on Ultra High graphic settings as this can damage your Mac in the long run. 2) Remember that the more content you add, the slower your game will run.
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What Mac can run Sims?

To run Sims 4 on a Mac, the operating system should be macOS Sierra (Version 10.12. 1) or later. Regular updates from the developers ensure compatibility with the latest macOS versions.
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Will downloading Sims ruin my MacBook?

Will the Sims slow down my Mac? Hi Cozma: No, it will not slow your computer down. Installing a program does not slow down your computer a noticeable amount.
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Is it okay to play Sims 4 on MacBook Air?

Sims 4 should run ok, it is native to OS X, but bear in mind MacBook Airs are not very powerful, especially when it comes to gaming. The more packs you add to your game the slower your game performance may become. Make sure your in game graphics options are set to low/medium.
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How do I make Sims run smoother on Mac?

On a Mac, you can uninstall applications from the Applications folder. Uninstalling these programs and applications will reboot your computer and help it run faster. All these steps to clean your computer will help to speed up your Mac or your Windows computer and reduce lag on Sims 4.
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Is Sims better on Mac or Windows?

@ItzMoniique, from my understanding Windows users get all the packs available to them sooner than Mac users. So either computer will work, you just have to be a bit more patient with a Mac to get new content. But it also would depend on what else you would use your computer for, besides playing the Sims.
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What is the best computer to play Sims 4 on?

For those Sims 4 players who want nothing less than the best, the Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop is the quintessential option. Right out of the box, its AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS Octa-Core Processor delivers a gaming experience that is fluid, responsive, and remarkably quick.
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What kind of laptop do you need to play Sims 4?

The Best Laptops for Sims 4
  • Buy the Acer Nitro 5 if you want a budget-friendly laptop to play the Sims 4.
  • Buy the Dell G16 if you want a mid-range gaming laptop to play the Sims 4.
  • Buy the Asus ROG Strix G16 if you want a high-end laptop to play the Sims 4 smoothly.
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Why can't I play Sims 4 on my Mac?

The Steam version of Sims 4 isn't compatible with Mac. The solution is to search the store in Origin for Sims 4 and install. Afterwards, you'll have Sims 4 in your Origin library twice: the Steam version and the non-Steam version.
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Can I play Sims 4 on iPad?

iPads have ram, iPad pros are more than capable of running sims 4, it's not that demanding of a game.
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Can you play Sims 4 without Origin?

You need to use Origin for the initial install. What issues are you having, perhaps we can help? Once the game is installed and launched once, you can set Origin to offline and launch the game without using it. It's worth checking back occasionally for updates/patches though.
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Can you play Sims 4 on Chromebook?

No, the Sims 4 does not run on a Chromebook. Sims 4 needs either MacOS or Windows to run. There's also a console version available for XBox 1 and PS4.
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Can you play Sims on Iphone?

Two spin-offs from The Sims are Sims Free Play and Sims Mobile. These are games both available in iOS and Android, with an age rating of 13+ due to violence and sexual themes.
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Can you play Sims on a Chromebook?

Currently, two versions of The Sims game are compatible with Chromebook: The Sims FreePlay and The Sims Mobile. These games are different from the PC or console versions of the game, as they are mobile games available from the Google Play Store. However, they still offer the basics of a fun Sims experience on the go.
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Does Sims hurt your computer?

Will the game harm your computer? In general no. If your computer is properly cooled there should be no reason to worry. If the cooling vents are blocked then it is possible any program could harm the computer by overheating.
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Will Sims ruin my computer?

Playing games like Sims 4 will not damage your PC, and your specs can certainly handle that game . . . The only side effect from playing games is over time wearing out your keyboard form the constant hammering on the keys - best option is to use a game controller.
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Does gaming on a Mac slow it down?

If your Mac laptop is slower than expected when you perform graphics-intensive tasks, such as playing games or editing video, open Battery settings. Depending on your Mac, you may see options that let you improve graphics performance in exchange for greater power consumption.
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How much RAM does Sims 4 need?

RAM is just one part but 8GB should be enough. Other important things are Graphics (most important), free space and to a lesser extend the CPU.
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How much RAM is needed for Sims 4 and all expansions?

Memory: You only need 8 GB for TS4, but getting 16 GB will be doing yourself a huge favor—multitasking will be so much smoother.
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How much space does The Sims 4 take up?

25GB for The Sims 4 is normal, the game has so many assets and with lots of packs installed the game is huge. You can't do anything to prevent this, if you want to play The Sims 4 with all your packs installed the game needs that space.
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