The Sims System Requirements and The Sims requirements for PC Games
The Sims [PC]
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The Sims PC Release date
EU Release Date:
Feb-04-2000
US Release Date:
Feb-04-2000
AU Release Date:
Official release date


Genre
Sandbox
Theme
Social
The Sims is available on PC
Downloadable Content
The Sims is intiailly released as a download. It is usually an expansion pack so check to see if you need a main game before getting this. The Sims may be released in the shops at a later stage
Netbook Ready
The Sims can be played on the low specced tiny netbooks. Be aware that you may need some additional software to get it working. Feel free to login and contact us about any netbook games we have overlooked
Back of the Box
The Sims is a strategic life-simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It was created by game designer Will Wright, also known for developing SimCity. It is a simulation of the daily activities of one or more virtual persons ("Sims") in a suburban household near SimCity.
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The Sims System Requirements
INTEL CPU
AMD CPU
Nvidia GPU
AMD GPU
RAM
OS
Direct X
HDD Space
GD Verdict
Recommended Requirements
Pentium III
Athlon MP
GD CPU hardware score: 2
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GeForce 6200 LE
Radeon Xpress 1200 Series
GD GPU hardware score: 1
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256 MB
GD RAM hardware score: 1
DX 8
1.5 GB
FPS
Low Setting
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Medium Setting
Premium Only FPS
High Setting
Premium Only FPS
Ultra Setting
Premium Only FPS
No Setting
Premium Only FPS
CAN I RUNThe Sims
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