I need parts for a custom build pc

lexjxhn

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Hello i need some parts for a custom built pc to runs sims 3 and sims 4 plus all the expansion packs, im in the us and the money limit is 1000 dollars.
 
Solution
You don't really need a beefy computer to play the Sims. You can get away with a Pentium. However, this also has an upgrade path to an i7-7700. Not to mention you can play pretty much any game on low to medium settings in 1080p and get great results, which is why I included the RX 580.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @...
You don't really need a beefy computer to play the Sims. You can get away with a Pentium. However, this also has an upgrade path to an i7-7700. Not to mention you can play pretty much any game on low to medium settings in 1080p and get great results, which is why I included the RX 580.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card ($204.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $546.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-31 13:33 EDT-0400
 
Solution

FD2Raptor

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Newegg Combo:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3484955

i5 7500 + ASROCK B250M Pro4 + 16GB 2400 Corsair LPX for $368.97.

GPU: MSI GTX 1060 6GB @ Newegg ($234.99 - $20 rebate).

SK hynix SL308 250GB SSD was just put on sale @ Newegg ($80.5 + $1.99 Shipping ).

Seagate 1TB 7200rpm @ Newegg ($49.94 - $7.49 promo code = $42.45 sale price, ending in 13 hours)

NZXT S340 White Case@ Amazon ($69.99)

Corsair CXM 550W @ Newegg ($59.99 sale price ends in 13 hours)

Total: $858.88 - $20 rebate

That's w/o OS, KB, Mouse, Monitor and rather overbuilt to give it extra life should you want to use it for other games as well.