Need to check what kind of graphics card is in your computer? We’ve got you covered.
To keep everything running smoothly, we recommend keeping your graphics drivers up to date. Troubleshooting these can be tricky, but it’s more time-consuming than hard to do.įollow the steps in this article, but make sure to back up and use The Sims 3 folders for all your testing. If your game runs better with custom content disabled, it could be down to an outdated or corrupted exchange download. If you’re still seeing glitchy graphics, it’s possible that there’s a problem with custom content you’re running.ĭisable your custom content (see below), and try the game again to see if there’s an improvement. I’ve done all that, but my graphics are still weird.
If you’ve updated your drivers and notice your game isn’t running smoothly, try turning down some of your graphics settings to see if it improves things: My PC meets min specs, but my game is slow and choppy.
Here’s how to check requirements for an expansion pack:
Find help here when The Sims 3 isn’t working on your computer.Įrrors when installing, playing or loadingįirst things first, make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements for The Sims 3 and for the most recent expansion pack you have installed.