Your PC will need a graphics card thats as powerful as a GeForce 7600 GT 256MB/Radeon HD 6450 and it should be paired with either a Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+/Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0GHz CPU to match the Sims 3 recommended system specs. We suggest a 10 year old PC to play smoothly.
Is there a FAQ for the Sims 3?
This Sims 3 FAQ was originally written for the PC and Mac versions of the game, but also will help owners of the console versions – PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii. Please remember some info or numbers may have changed.
How big of a hard drive do you need for Sims 3?
At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games This game will not run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems, or the GMA 950 class of integrated video cards.
Where is the ccmerged file in Sims 3?
Go to Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 and open the DCBackup folder. There should be a file there called ccmerged.package: keep it (!) and delete any other file that may be in that folder.
How to improve game performance in Sims 3?
To counter this issue, you can start by disabling memories in-game. Once that is done, you can delete the “SNAP” and “_IMG” resources from your saved game files to reduce the size of your saved games. Follow this guide to remove them. NRaas has developed a number of mods that can help improve game performance, as well as fix several in-game issues.
What kind of computer does Sims 3 use?
The Sims 3 is supported on plenty of platforms, such as OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and so on. Some Windows users report that their Sims 3 keeps crashing when they try to launch the game or while they are playing the game.
Why does Sims 3 keep crashing on my computer?
When your computer restarts, you can launch Sims 3 and check if it runs without any problems. Outdated operating system might also be a reason for the issue that Sims 3 keeps crashing. In this case, you should check for updates via Windows Update and make sure you have installed the latest updates.
Where is the compositorcache file in Sims 3?
You can also delete your compositorCache file and your simCompositorCache file. Just delete them both as they will regenerate when you start a new game. They can be found in your ‘Your Name’ > Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 folder. They are standalone files so if you sort the Sims 3 folder by name, they will appear toward the bottom.
Where are The Sims 3 files on my computer?
They are standalone files so if you sort the Sims 3 folder by name, they will appear toward the bottom. And please do as Pam stated, restart your computer, close all unnecessary background files and try loading your game again.