Quest to find a Laptop to run the Sims 3 with little lag!

[katiealicef]

Hi! I'm looking to find a decent (budget is $550 max) laptop able to run the Sims 3 plus a few expansion packs, as well as a little custom content. I'm trying my hardest but I'm not very tech-smart!

The only ones I've found are:
http/www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-refurbished-15-6-notebook-8-gb-memory-750-gb-hard-drive-black-black/1311362009.p?id=mp1311362009&skuId=1311362009
(I LOVE this one, but the graphics card is on the weaker side)

http/www.bestbuy.com/site/toshiba-satellite-17-3-laptop-amd-a8-series-6gb-memory-750gb-hard-drive-jet-black/8790183.p?id=1219370472648&skuId=8790183
(Not as nice, less features, but better graphics card I believe)

http/www.samsclub.com/sams/acer-v5-552-8677-nb-amd-a10-5757m/prod11830415.ip?navAction=
(Maybe?)

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Petrossa]

Hi there
Of the 3 choices, your first does have the weakest graphics capability, with the 3rd choice having the best graphics capability.
Looking at the links you provided, I would recommend Option 2, based on the spec and the price that it is being offered at.
Bear in mind, though, that this is a 17.3" beast that will certainly weigh somewhat more than the other 2 15.6" offerings.