The Sims System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Sims
Developer:
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Publisher:
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Release date:
31 January 2000 (24 years ago)
User score:
3.2 / 5 (25 votes)
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Official The Sims system requirements for PC

To run The Sims, you'll need at least 32 MB of RAM and 300 MB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 1.80 is the minimum.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
2MB Video Card, 16-bit Color Capable - DirectX 7 Certified
Pass CPU:
233 Mhz or faster Intel Pentium processor or AMD K6
Pass RAM:
32MB RAM
File size:
300 MB free hard disk space (additional space required for DirectX 7 installation and Windows swap file)
Operating system:
Windows 95 or 98
DirectX:
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The Sims performance on your PC

The Sims performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
minimum
Any

Your GPU can run The Sims at minimum settings.

The Sims performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 174.0x faster than Pentium 4 1.80. Your CPU can run The Sims at minimum settings.

FAQ

When was The Sims released?
The Sims was released on 31 January 2000.
How much RAM do I need for The Sims?
You need a minimum of 32 MB RAM for The Sims.
How many GB is The Sims?
The Sims occupies about 300 MB of disk space.

Community ratings

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3.2 25 votes

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