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#1 Old 13th Sep 2015 at 9:47 AM

This user has the following games installed:

Sims 3
Default Serious lag/choppyness on Decent (Quad-Core) Gaming PC
I know this has been talked about before, argued, and beaten to death, but its time I bring up my own issue.

I've had the sims 3 before and only got lag on create a sim or when recoloring/retexuring items. Other then that the game ran fine in the past and never really gave me any issues

So I recently installed it again, but this time I have all the expansions (all of them, I made sure to check I have all of them when I bought them), and this time I have HORRENDOUS LAG. Hell I can barely even move the camera around or interact with sims or objects without it lagging so bad it locks up sometimes.

Computer Specs
Windows 10 Professional
AMD Phenom II x4 965 Black Edition (OC'ed to 3.8Ghz)
8GB DDR3 1600 MHz Memory
Nvidia GTX 570 Super Overclocked (1280MB vram)
256 TB ADATA SX900 SSD
2 TB Seagate Constellation (This is where my SIMs 3 and Origin is installed to)

I do have the Overwatch mod, and even tried setting all the settings to the lowest they go aside from turning down the resolution (I hate playing games at lower resolutions on LCD's). I even try the "resetsim" cheat every now and then to see if that helps at all.

I have no idea why I would be getting such bad lag, I can barely do anything like play or build. I'm starting to feel I was ripped off by EA big time >_>
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Original Poster
#3 Old 13th Sep 2015 at 2:20 PM
Quote: Originally posted by nitromon
You're right, this as been talked to death.


I know that, just wondering if in 2015, someone has come up with any ideas what so ever to make the game playable. Until then I'm going to stick with my free copy of Sims 2 Ultimate Collection
Top Secret Researcher
#4 Old 13th Sep 2015 at 3:03 PM
http://nraas.wikispaces.com/Tips+Fo...ame+Performance

Possibly your card isn't recognized?

http://www.modthesims.info/showthre...d=1#post4782510

This has been coming up so often recently, why don't we pin a thread so nitromon can keep his sanity? Who pins threads? Who do I ask?
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Original Poster
#6 Old 14th Sep 2015 at 1:22 AM Last edited by Nekomaster : 14th Sep 2015 at 2:04 AM.
Quote: Originally posted by nitromon
No, I meant that in the context of 2015. I should I know, I was involved in most of those threads. Why don't you do a little investigation first and explore the help forum or use the search function before posting another repetitive topic?

I know you have't done so because your OP is bereft of many core elements in those discussions:

1) You didn't post your device config
2) Did you do a clean run?
3) Did you use a FPS limiter?

Talked to death, as I've said.


1) I dunno what that is
2) If you mean without custom content, yes I did, still lagged so bad I could barely move the camera around
3) No I do not use a FPS Limiter

- EDIT -

Looked at the above posted links, which I never saw before until now (always happens that I never see things till its pointed out... i feel like a n00b)

I found my device config, Ill post that below. I also installed the FPS limiter with 3boot. I also did try to tinker with the GraphicsCard.sgr and GraphicsRules.sgr but my DeviceConfig still mentions for the card Found : 0 - Match : 1

DeviceConfig

Code:
=== Application info ===
Name:            Sims3
Version:         
Build:           Release
=== Rating info ===
GPU: 5 GPU Memory: 4 CPU: 4 RAM: 4 CPU Speed: 3400 Threading: 3
Adjusted CPU: 4134 RAM: 7085 Adjusted RAM: 6573 Cores: 4
=== Machine info ===
OS version:      Windows 7  6.1.7600 
OS prod type:    0
OS major ver:    6
OS minor ver:    1
OS SP major ver: 0
OS SP minor ver: 0
OS is 64Bit: 	1
CPU:             AuthenticAMD
    Brand:       AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor
    Family:      15
    Model:       4
    Cores:       4
    HT:          0
    x64:         0
Memory:          7085MB
Free memory:     4099MB
User:            Matthew
Computer:        PC1-MATT
=== Graphics device info ===
Number:          0
Name (driver):   NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 
Name (database): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570  [Found: 0, Matched: 1]
Vendor:          NVIDIA
Chipset:         Vendor: 10de, Device: 1086, Board: 35101458, Chipset: 00a1
Driver:          nvd3dum.dll, Version: 10.18.13.5582, GUID: D7B71E3E-53C6-11CF-2662-1D151CC2C735
Driver version:  5582
Monitor:         \\.\DISPLAY5
Texture memory:  4040MB
Vertex program:  3.0
Pixel program:   3.0
Hardware TnL:    1
=== Options ===
AnimationSmoothing 1
LightingQuality 1
GeneralReflections 0
TextureQuality 2
VisualEffects 1
TerrainQuality 3
EdgeSmoothing 0
ObjectHiding 1
AspectRatio 0
ForceSquarePixels 1
SimQuality 3
TreeQuality 1
DrawDistance 1
MaxActiveLots 1
NumMaxActiveLotOptions 6
AdvancedRendering 1
AudioQuality 2
AudioOutputMode 1
VoiceLevel 255
SoundFXLevel 255
MusicLevel 255
AmbientLevel 255
FocusMute 1
VoiceMute 0
SoundFXMute 0
MusicMute 0
AmbientMute 0
EdgeScrolling 0
EdgeScrollingWarning 1
SupressOpportunityDialogs 0
SuppressOpportunityDialogsWarningProducts 2097151
SimWhileMinimized 0
TwelveHourClock 1
ShowPlacementGrid 0
AutonomyLevel 1
DisableAutonomyForSelectedSim 0
PetAutonomyLevel 2
AgingInterval 0
EnableAging 1
EnableTutorial 0
EnableIntroTutorial 0
EnableTombResets 1
EnableInGameStore 1
EnableTelemetry 0
EnableMemories 3
AgingStageLengthBaby 1
AgingStageLengthToddler 2
AgingStageLengthChild 2
AgingStageLengthTeen 4
AgingStageLengthYoungAdult 6
AgingStageLengthAdult 2
AgingStageLengthElder 5
EnableInteractiveLoading 0
AgingStageLengthPuppy 2
AgingStageLengthDogAdult 7
AgingStageLengthDogElder 4
AgingStageLengthKitten 2
AgingStageLengthCatAdult 8
AgingStageLengthCatElder 5
AgingStageLengthFoal 1
AgingStageLengthHorseAdult 10
AgingStageLengthHorseElder 5
LunarCycleLength 3
LunarPhaseLength 0
EnableLunarCycle 1
EnableLunarPhase 0
EnableStoryProgression 1
EnableVampires 1
EnableWerewolves 1
EnablePets 1
EnableCelebrities 1
EnableFairies 1
EnableWitches 1
EnableHorses 1
EnableOptOutCeleb 0
ReceiveConnectTNS 0
ReceivedDevGift 0
PostFilterFlags 0
RequireLoginBeforeLoad 1
SummerLength 7
FallLength 7
WinterLength 7
SpringLength 7
SummerEnabled 1
FallEnabled 1
WinterEnabled 1
SpringEnabled 1
IsCelcius 1
FogEnabled 1
RainEnabled 1
SnowEnabled 1
HailEnabled 1
InvertHorizontalRotation 0
InvertVerticalRotation 0
VideoCaptureSize 1
VideoCaptureQuality 2
VideoCaptureSound 0
VideoCaptureTime 60
VideoCaptureHideUI 1
=== Default Options ===
AnimationSmoothing 1
LightingQuality 3
GeneralReflections 2
TextureQuality 3
VisualEffects 3
TerrainQuality 3
EdgeSmoothing 0
ObjectHiding 0
AspectRatio 0
ForceSquarePixels 1
SimQuality 4
TreeQuality 3
DrawDistance 3
MaxActiveLots 4
NumMaxActiveLotOptions 6
AdvancedRendering 1
AudioQuality 3
AudioOutputMode 1
VoiceLevel 255
SoundFXLevel 255
MusicLevel 255
AmbientLevel 255
FocusMute 1
VoiceMute 0
SoundFXMute 0
MusicMute 0
AmbientMute 0
EdgeScrolling 0
EdgeScrollingWarning 1
SupressOpportunityDialogs 0
SuppressOpportunityDialogsWarningProducts 0
SimWhileMinimized 0
TwelveHourClock 1
ShowPlacementGrid 0
AutonomyLevel 2
DisableAutonomyForSelectedSim 0
PetAutonomyLevel 2
AgingInterval 2
EnableAging 1
EnableTutorial 1
EnableIntroTutorial 1
EnableTombResets 1
EnableInGameStore 1
EnableTelemetry 1
EnableMemories 1
AgingStageLengthBaby 3
AgingStageLengthToddler 7
AgingStageLengthChild 7
AgingStageLengthTeen 14
AgingStageLengthYoungAdult 21
AgingStageLengthAdult 21
AgingStageLengthElder 17
EnableInteractiveLoading 1
AgingStageLengthPuppy 0
AgingStageLengthDogAdult 0
AgingStageLengthDogElder 0
AgingStageLengthKitten 0
AgingStageLengthCatAdult 0
AgingStageLengthCatElder 0
AgingStageLengthFoal 0
AgingStageLengthHorseAdult 0
AgingStageLengthHorseElder 0
LunarCycleLength 3
LunarPhaseLength 0
EnableLunarCycle 1
EnableLunarPhase 0
EnableStoryProgression 1
EnableVampires 1
EnableWerewolves 1
EnablePets 1
EnableCelebrities 1
EnableFairies 1
EnableWitches 1
EnableHorses 1
EnableOptOutCeleb 0
ReceiveConnectTNS 1
ReceivedDevGift 0
PostFilterFlags 0
RequireLoginBeforeLoad 0
SummerLength 7
FallLength 7
WinterLength 7
SpringLength 7
SummerEnabled 1
FallEnabled 1
WinterEnabled 1
SpringEnabled 1
IsCelcius 0
FogEnabled 1
RainEnabled 1
SnowEnabled 1
HailEnabled 1
InvertHorizontalRotation 0
InvertVerticalRotation 0
VideoCaptureSize 1
VideoCaptureQuality 2
VideoCaptureSound 0
VideoCaptureTime 60
VideoCaptureHideUI 1
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#7 Old 14th Sep 2015 at 3:47 AM
Admins/Mods, sorry for the double post, but I just wanted to say after getting 3Booter and FPS Limiter now my game runs a lot better, I can actually build and create sims as well as play the game without the horrendous lag I was getting. I still get some choppyness, which I can live with but if theres any other suggestions on how to improve performance, like any other programs or game configurations, that'd be nice.

I'd like to note though, I'm still running the game at the lowest settings, and I'm running a handful of mods plus Sims Store content. Some of the CC I have is needed for some of the sims I made, like my self (other wise I'll be bald!)
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#8 Old 14th Sep 2015 at 3:20 PM
Quote: Originally posted by Nekomaster
Admins/Mods, sorry for the double post, but I just wanted to say after getting 3Booter and FPS Limiter now my game runs a lot better, I can actually build and create sims as well as play the game without the horrendous lag I was getting. I still get some choppyness, which I can live with but if theres any other suggestions on how to improve performance, like any other programs or game configurations, that'd be nice. I'd like to note though, I'm still running the game at the lowest settings, and I'm running a handful of mods plus Sims Store content. Some of the CC I have is needed for some of the sims I made, like my self (other wise I'll be bald!)


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#9 Old 17th Dec 2015 at 3:25 PM
Do you have Island Paradise as your town? I bought a brand new Alienware x51 computer and the game kept freezing every second or two. I tried all sorts of things to fix my game, but then I read that the Island Paradise town causes tons of lag as all the sims get into boats constantly. I copied and pasted all my sims into another town and now it runs smooth as silk.
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