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System Requirements The Sims 3
Minimum System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for The Sims 3 specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.
- OS: Windows XP SP 2/Windows Vista
- CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2000+ [Will it run?]
- RAM: 1 GB
- Free Space: 6,5 GB
- Video Card: GeForce 6200; Radeon Xpress 1100 (128 Mb) [Compare with your own]
- Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
- DirectX: 9.0c
- Additional: Keyboard, Mouse
Requirements updated: July 9, 2023
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Frequently asked questions about system requirements The Sims 3
Will The Sims 3 run on my PC?
Minimum to run The Sims 3: processor Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2000+, graphics card GeForce 6200; Radeon Xpress 1100 (128 Mb), 1 GB of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.
How much does The Sims 3 weigh on PC?
To install The Sims 3 you need 6,5 GB of free disk space.
What graphics card is needed for The Sims 3?
The minimum graphics card for The Sims 3: GeForce 6200; Radeon Xpress 1100 (128 Mb). Recommended: GeForce 7600 GT; Radeon HD 6450.
How much RAM is needed for The Sims 3?
For The Sims 3, at least 1 GB of RAM is required. Recommended 2 GB.