Gryffindork wrote:Do you know if it's just a better performance thing or are there actual compatibility issues?
I did just do my own google, and apparently I'm lying to you

XD I got the information from my boyfriend who has a degree in computing, so you'd think he'd know what he's talking about, but it seems he's being told dirty lies as well! Apparently, there
used to be issues with their compatibility, but you're looking at like, pre 2006 so I do not think that applies to us anymore
Either way, running your stuff through PC Part Picker if you want to do a rebuild of any sorts is a good idea, because it'll tell you the compatibility between new and old parts. Another way to test what needs upgrading is to have the Sims running, open task manager and flip to the performance tab and see where your computer's bottleneck is. That's what finally convinced me to build a new computer, because my RAM went through the roof while playing GTA! It was also DDR3, so would have been more expensive to buy because they don't make it anymore - if you want to upgrade your RAM, also check if it's DDR3 or DDR4! (A program called Speccy will save you here if you're not sure

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Livvielove wrote:but I've found (perhaps noobishly) that graphics cards really don't change THAT much when you're already in the high-tiered areas. The only difference I could see is if you were going for some brand new game at max settings potentially.
I've found the same thing! My other half and I have essentially the same build of computer, except I'm running a GTX 1060 and he's running a GTX 1070. He gets a noticeably smoother performance out of GTA V (I know I keep using this game, but it's my most demanding one lmao) than I do, and I'm like 80% sure we're running it at the same settings. HOWEVER, my performance is still very good, so unless you want everything to be as slick and as shiny as you possibly can, you're better with the 1060 because the price:performance is better. If that makes sense?
#1060.5eva
