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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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Does Sims 4 slow down a Mac?

Macbooks are not designed to play games. They have awful ventilation, they will rapidly overheat and struggle, particularly with games that are resource heavy like Sims 4.
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Will Sims 4 mess up my Mac?

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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Does The Sims run well on Mac?

If you own an M1 or M2 Mac, you can run The Sims 4 at high settings and resolution without a problem. If you still own an Intel Mac, then it will depend on the type of machine you have. If you have a high-end Mac with dedicated graphics, you will be fine.
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Does Sims 4 make your computer slow?

Hi Cozma: No, it will not slow your computer down. Installing a program does not slow down your computer a noticeable amount. If you installed Spore and The Sims 3, your computer would not be slowed down at all.
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Does Sims damage laptops?

But another concern that often raises its head, is whether gaming damages the computers they run on. If a game makes a desktop or laptop run hard, can that cause it to become damaged over time? The answer is mostly a flat and clear, no.
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Do Sims mods mess up your computer?

It is perfectly safe to download mods and CC. Creators will not stick malware or viruses into their downloads. Creators create content for the game out of a genuine passion for The Sims; however, many creators host their downloads on sites that have pop-up ads.
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Is Sims 4 better on Mac or PC?

There currently are no real gameplay differences between the PC, Mac, and Console versions of The Sims 4 except that the console versions do not have the community sharing options that PC and Mac owners enjoy. Sharing Sims and lots is unfortunately not streamlined.
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Is it OK to play Sims 4 on MacBook Air?

As long as you don't own a MacBook earlier than 2012 you should be fine running Sims 4 but keep in mind that gaming performance will be limited. That means playing on high settings you will have around 35–45FPS. If you have a newer version of Macbook with dedicated graphics card that's even better.
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How do I stop Sims 4 from lagging on my Mac?

The best way to reduce lag in Sims 4 is to clean out your computer by deleting old or unused files. You can also merge custom content files to speed up Sims 4, or change your game settings to reduce the strain on your computer.
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Are MacBooks good for The Sims 4?

Apple is known for its exceptionally quality laptops. Many MacBooks from the last few years will be capable of playing Sims 4, we have picked this one because of its quality as an all-round device.
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Is Origin safe for Mac?

Just as it has for tens of millions of PC users worldwide, Origin for Mac will offer fast and safe game downloads for many of the industry's most popular titles from EA and publishing partners.
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Does Sims take up a lot of space on Mac?

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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How many GB does Sims 4 take up on Mac?

Mac. These are the requirements for The Sims 4 base game, no expansions included. 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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How do you play Sims on Mac without overheating?

To keep your MacBook cool, fans should turn on automatically. You should not be worried just if you note that your Mac is hot. You only have to check if fans are turned on. If you want, you can check the temperature of your Mac with an application like Temperature Monitor.
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Can Sims 4 run on MacBook Air M1?

The Sims 4 runs on M1 and M2 Macs with Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2. What is Rosetta 2? Rosetta 2 is a translation process that enables M1 and M2 Macs to run apps built for Intel-based Macs.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

There is no concrete Sims 5 release date right now, with players being let into the Project Rene secret "earlier than ever before" because Maxis "want you to be a part of the development journey." It has been confirmed that a Sims 5 release date is "years out" though, so we're going to have to be patient.
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What processor do I need for Sims 4?

To play The Sims 4 you will need a minimum CPU equivalent to an Intel Core 2 Duo T7600. Whereas, an Intel Core i5-4460T is recommended in order to run it. The minimum memory requirement to meet The Sims 4 specs is 2 GB of RAM, but the developers recommend 4 GB.
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How do I make Sims 4 run faster on my MacBook air?

Whether you have a high-spec Mac or not, there are a few simple steps you can take to help speed it up for gaming.
  1. Upgrade to the latest version of Mac OS X. ...
  2. Close down apps you aren't using. ...
  3. Upgrade your Mac's memory. ...
  4. Clear out your hard drive. ...
  5. Update your game. ...
  6. Check your game's ReadMe. ...
  7. Turn down the graphics options.
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What kind of laptop do I need to play Sims 4?

Required laptop specs for playing Sims 4
  • CPU/Processor: 7th Gen Intel Core i5.
  • RAM: 8GB.
  • Storage: 256GB SSD.
  • Display: 14″ HD (1366 x 768)
  • Graphics: 2GB NVIDIA GeForce MX250.
  • Battery: Up to 4 hours.
  • OS: Windows 7/ Mac OS.
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Why does my MacBook Pro get hot when playing Sims 4?

Macbooks are not designed to play games. They have awful ventilation, they will rapidly overheat and struggle, particularly with games that are resource heavy like Sims 4. Macbooks unlike PCs will constantly be doing “other stuff” behind the scenes.
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Are mods for Sims 4 illegal?

You may state that your Mods are for The Sims 4 and/or for a specific game expansion pack. Mods must be non-commercial and distributed free-of-charge. Mods cannot be sold, licensed, or rented for a fee, nor can Mods contain features that would support monetary transactions of any type.
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Why did Sims ban mods?

These types of mods have deeply disturbing content, are not authorized by EA, and their use violates our User Agreement. If we detect players using this kind of mod content, they will no longer be able to play the game and will face permanent EA account bans.
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Are Sims 4 mods safe for Mac?

Most of them are safe. You just need to make sure the mods you download are up to date with the current game version and be careful where you download them from. Avoid sites that use AdFly cause it's not good.
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Will Sims fry my laptop?

The Sims is a very old game and since it sounds like you'll be downloading it from Steam, you shouldn't have any problems. The Steam client won't harm your computer, either.
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