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A life simulation set in an open world, where the player creates characters and guides their daily lives, relationships, and ambitions. Appearance and personality... Read more

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System Requirements The Sims 3

Minimum System Requirements

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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

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for The Sims 3 show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows XP 32-bit
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4000+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 2 GB
• Free Space: 6,5 GB
• Video Card: GeForce 7600 GT; Radeon HD 6450 [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Requirements updated: July 9, 2023

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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.