Will Sims slow down my 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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Will Sims 4 mess up my Mac?

The Sims 4 was specifically designed with performance in mind. The Macbook Air being a high performance laptop, it should not have any problem running the game.
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Does Sims slow down your computer?

Will the game slow the computer down? Again in general no. If the hardware meets or exceeds the minimum requires the game should run properly.
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Why is Sims 4 so slow on my Mac?

Your MBP is right at the bottom of the minimum requirements to run the game so it's most probably struggling if you've added additional packs to your game and/or CC/Mods. Try lowering your graphics settings to low, enabling laptop mode and making sure nothing else is running on your Mac.
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Can my Mac handle the Sims?

Minimum requirements

macOS X 10.13 (High Sierra). Processor: Intel Core i3-3225 3.5 Ghz (2 cores, 4 threads) or better. Memory (RAM): At least 4 GB RAM. Hard drive (free space): At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
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Is Sims 4 good for MacBook Air?

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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Is 256GB enough for Sims 4?

256 GB storage is also enough for all your Sims 4-related content, and 8 GB RAM is sufficient to run all packs together. Interestingly, the black version of the 14" laptop is $50 more expensive and also has better reviews.
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Will Sims slow down my MacBook Air?

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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How do I make Sims run smoother on my Macbook?

Click the 3D Scene Resolution tab and set it to the medium/low setting. All the 3D scene resolutions throughout the game will appear on a lower setting, producing either pixels or blockiness, but your game will run smoother. Click the View Distance tab and set it to the medium/low setting.
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How do I make my Sims less laggy?

On This Page :
  1. Sims 4 Laggy on PC.
  2. #1. Run MiniTool System Booster.
  3. #2. Upgrade Graphics Card Driver.
  4. #3. Verify Integrity of Game Files.
  5. #4. Adjust Graphics Settings in the Game.
  6. #5. Check for Updates.
  7. #6. Set Game Priority to High.
  8. Verdict.
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Will Sims 4 ruin my laptop?

In general, the only reasons why an otherwise capable laptop would be damaged by running Sims 4 are if it's allowed to overheat or if it has a hardware defect. For the first, make sure it can cool itself properly: play on a hard flat surface, or use a laptop tray or similar to elevate it so air can flow underneath.
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Is 8GB RAM enough for The Sims 4?

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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Does Sims 4 use a lot of CPU?

Sims 4 is more CPU intensive than Sims 3, which is a common comparison to make, but that's about relative demands. To answer your question though, I think a Ryzen 5 3600 and an RTX 2060 would be more than fine, perhaps even a bit of overkill.
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Why does Sims make my MacBook overheat?

The new MacBook Pro has an all-new, thinner, design so its thermal response to stress like 3D gaming might be hotter temps on the aluminum case. Laptops are not really designed to game, specially if your Mac does not have a dedicated GPU. You might need to down some of your graphic settings to cool down your computer.
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Does Sims 4 take up a lot of space on MacBook?

Size on your Applications folder depends on you base game + packs installed. 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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Is downloading The Sims on Mac safe?

Ensure that your Macbook has the minimal specs required to run The Sims 4. If it doesn't have the minimum specs then your MacBook can be damaged by heating, especially as internal components are highly sensitive to heat. Apart from that, The Sims 4 won't ruin your MacBook.
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Why is my Mac so loud when playing Sims?

Your MacBook Air fan gets loud whenever you play games because the fans are running at full speed. They are running at full speeds because games are very processor-intensive.
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Can an iMac handle The Sims 4?

Re: iMac sims 4

It's capable yes. Depending on what they do and how they alter the game, Mods can impact performance on any computer.
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What laptop is best to play Sims 4 on?

The Best Laptops to Play The Sims 4 on in 2024
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Can I play The Sims 4 on a MacBook Air M1?

Yeah of course. Anything that may help keep the machine cool is good.
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Do I need 16GB RAM for Sims 4?

You only need 8 GB RAM to run Sims 4 itself, although 16 GB is convenient for multitasking. If you decide your want more memory though, it's cheap and easy to upgrade: another 8 GB might cost $35, and all that's required to install is to open your case and click the module into a slot.
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Is 1TB enough for Sims 4?

@selssymoyin The 1 TB hard drive has more than enough space for Sims 4 and all the mods you could download, yes.
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Does Sims 4 use a lot of RAM?

8GB RAM is enough for the Sims 4. 16GB RAM is recommended for new computers as it is cheap and can help with other things.
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