This how-to is designed to help get Sims 3 to recognize your new graphics card so you no longer see these messages when loading the game. But for others, it can set the graphics level lower than the card allows, and the message is rather annoying.

You install and boot up Sims 3, only to see the dreaded warning: For the most part, this message is more annoyance than hindrance as most gaming level cards will still allow you to change whatever settings you like. Or you just put a brand new graphics card into your computer. –✽ You’ve bought a shiny new computer or laptop. That helps us keep the files up to date with newer video cards. Need help with the instructions, try the TL DR (Too Long, Didn't Read) version: ✽– Thank you for sharing your video card Device IDs. Click here for more information on the zip file that is attached at the bottom of this 1st post. 14th 2023* - * Graphics_Files-Feb2023.zip is the most current file that has various GTX, RTX and AMD cards added to it. I’ve made an album with some GIFs showcasing the mod (Tumblr is not letting me embed Imgur): Imgur made some very useful comparison videos as well: Tumblr PostĪn old tweet from thepancake1 made me give this a shot, as he hadn’t released any downloads or information on how to achieve it.** The attached files are the graphics.sgr files for Sims 3. The changes are most noticeable in CAS: Smoother body sliders, Sim rotation and quicker switching of clothes. There you can also toggle Borderless if you run your game windowed and set an FPS Limit if your GPU doesn’t allow you to do so already. You can increase the Delay value by around 1000-5000 if the patch is failing.

I left comments in that file on how to set it up if you’re having any issues or if you think your computer is good enough to increase the speed. You can configure the mod by editing the TS3Patch.txt file with notepad.

The launcher will attempt to boot as administrator if possible, to ensure the patch goes through. Simply unzip the file into your “ The Sims 3/Game/Bin” folder.įor Origin, unzip the file into your “ The Sims 3/Game/Bin” folder, and launch the game from “ TS3PatchLauncher.exe” every time you want to play. Can also speed up live mode and loading, it’s essentially a general improvement. This mod makes the game’s logic threads run faster, speeding up loading of Buy/Build and CASt, smoother UI elements, smoother CAS. Some people don’t see much change, others see a huge improvement. Yeah, you read correctly, I said Sims 3:)ĭisclaimer: This mod is not an all in one solution for lag Essential improvements like NRaas mods, Graphics Rules and 4GB patching your game are still recommended, and your mileage may vary depending on your system.

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