new laptop help

pipast

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Hello,

I am looking for a new laptop and am completely baffled when it comes to graphics cards. Which of these laptops would run Sims4? I don't want to spend a huge amount so any help would be greatly appreciated

£645
BrandDell
Model nameDell Inspiron 16 5640 Laptop
Screen size16 Inches
ColourIce Blue
Hard disk size1 TB
CPU modelOthers
RAM memory installed size16 GB
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
Special featureFingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard
Graphics card descriptionIntel Graphics

or
£500ish
BrandDell
Model nameDell Inspiron 16 5645 Laptop
Screen size16 Inches
ColourMidnight Blue
Hard disk size1 TB
CPU modelRyzen 7
RAM memory installed size16 GB
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
Special featureFingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard
Graphics card descriptionAMD Radeon Graphics

not sure which is better intel core 7 or ryzen 7

this one is a lot more than i wanted to spend but if needs must £1115
BrandDell
Model nameDell Inspiron 16 7640 Laptop
Screen size16 Inches
ColourIce Blue
Hard disk size1 TB
CPU modelOthers
RAM memory installed size16 GB
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
Special featureFingerprint Reader
Graphics card descriptionRTX 4060 8 GB

open to any other suggestions

:-)
 
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Hello,

I would suggest you remove the Amazon links as OCUK sell laptops its against the rules to post competitor links. (copy and paste the specs and model number of each)

Does it have to be a laptop or can you build a desktop instead? Do you have a budget in mind?
 
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ED209 said:
Hello,

I would suggest you remove the Amazon links as OCUK sell laptops its against the rules to post competitor links. (copy and paste the specs and model number of each)

Does it have to be a laptop or can you build a desktop instead? Do you have a budget in mind?
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oh gosh sorry i didn't know. I'll do that now. Defintely need a laptop as opposed to a desktop. Ideally under around or under £700
 
pipast said:
I am looking for a new laptop and am completely baffled when it comes to graphics cards. Which of these laptops would run Sims4? I don't want to spend a huge amount so any help would be greatly appreciate
not sure which is better intel core 7 or ryzen 7
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Hard to deduce exact models for these. Could be first laptop has Intel Core 7 150U and second Ryzen 7 8840U
In which case Ryzen does come with faster integrated graphics. I suspect both would run Sims 4, but would still pick Ryzen for better fps.
 
I have a Ryzen 7 laptop 5825U, I game at 1920x1200 War Thunder medium settings I get 45fps. So it's playable. But I wish it was a bit faster, so use higher graphic settings and get constant 60fps. Terminator Salvation was playable but that is slow fps shooter anyway.

It's lower power/heat which was the appeal, a dedicated GPU will use far more power and be hotter

Doom Eternal isn't really playable.

I'm happy with the ryzen for the integrated graphics performance, but it's not quite a budget GPU I'd probably step up to dedicated one ie lenevo gaming with geforce dedicated.
 
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Thank you. As i said I'm at a complete loss when it comes to computer specs so this is all really helpful. Does anyone know in general which is better, Intel or Ryzen or if that just a personal preference thing?
 
Thank you for this. I have also just seen this laptop from HP. looks quite similar, do you think this would be OK

HP 17-cp3001na Laptop - Ryzen™ 7​


Supported operating systems
Operating system


Windows 11 Home


Processor
Processor family


AMD Ryzen™ 7 processor


Processor


AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U (up to 4.5 GHz max boost clock, 16 MB L3 cache, 8 cores, 16 threads)[6,7]


Chipset


AMD integrated SoC


Memory
Memory


16 GB DDR4-3200 MT/s (2 x 8 GB)


Memory Note


Transfer rates up to 3200 MT/s.


Memory layout (slots & size)


2 x 8 GB


Graphic subsystem
Graphics (integrated)


AMD Radeon™ Graphics


Connectivity and communications
Ports


1 USB Type-C® 5Gbps signaling rate (supports data transfer only and does not support charging or external monitors)
2 USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate
1 AC smart pin
1 HDMI 1.4b
1 headphone/microphone combo


Wireless


Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (1x1) and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card[11,12,13,46]


Wireless Note


Modern Standby (Connected)


Multimedia and input devices
Audio


Dual speakers


Keyboard


Full-size, soft grey keyboard with numeric keypad


Pointing device


HP Imagepad


Weights
Weight


2.07 kg


Package weight


2.96 kg


Appearance
Product color


Natural silver


Product design


Paint finish cover and base, sandblasted In-mould roll keyboard frame


Dimensions
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)


40.07 x 25.78 x 1.99 cm


Package dimensions (W x D x H)


6.9 x 59.8 x 34.5 cm


Battery and power
Battery life


Up to 9 hours and 45 minutes[3]


Battery recharge time


Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 45 minutes[5]


Battery type


3-cell, 41 Wh Li-ion


Power supply type


45 W Smart AC power adapter


Battery type footnote number


[23]


Software and applications
Software included


McAfee Online Protection 30-day trial
1-month Adobe free trial offer


Pre-installed software


ExpressVPN (30 day free trial)
LastPass Premium (30 day free trial)[22]


HP apps


HP Support Assistant
HP Connection Optimizer
OMEN Gaming Hub
myHP


Software - Productivity & finance


1 month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers[24]


Security management
Security management


Camera privacy shutter
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) support


Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty


1 year (1/1/0) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts and labor. No on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.


Certification and compliance
Product safety


https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=true


Ecolabels


EPEAT® Gold registered


Camera specifications
Camera


HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones


Advanced features
Special features


AMD FreeSync™[29]


Display specifications
Touchscreen


No


Display


43.9 cm (17.3") diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits, 45% NTSC


Flicker-free


Yes[45]


Aspect ratio


16:9


Screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)


84%[18]
 
It'll be similar, with ok gaming, just don't expect 60fps on high for fps etc.

also 1080p 17" might be a bit pixelly for windows, need to look. Also that's a cheaper IPS 45% that's a cheap and nasty one, some are 99% etc.

I think 16:10 16" is decent ratio, I prefer that over 16:9 on a smaller screen (as you lose a bit of vertical height on 16:9)
 
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