• Graphics,  Tutorial

    Getting Sims 3 to recognize your graphics card

    February 1, 2014 /

    Issue There are two reasons why the game won’t recognize your graphics card properly Your card is too new. The game doesn’t know it exists You have a integrated as well as a dedicated graphics card (Integrated Graphics Vs. Dedicated Video Card) To check if the game recognizes your card, open the file documents\electronicarts\thesims3\DeviceConfig.log or documents\electronicarts\thesims4\Config.log with any text editor. You need to search for this section Important is the Found behind your graphics card. If it says Found: 0, then your card is not properly recognized. Solution If you have a Nvidia Graphics card you can try to start the game…

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    Distorted Animals

    October 19, 2011 /

    Problem Pets gives many players distorted animals. Graphic cards that were borderline now don’t work correctly anymore cause the requirements changed. The following issues can occur Distorted Animals with Lines Bulky Eyes Transparent fur  (Shadows) Blocky Fur Non-fluffly fur Without pictures Distorted animals in CAS Temporary Distorted animals when doing certain actions. Cause Depending on the error you’re seeing, the cause is different Distorted Animals with Lines This is due to a borderline or outdated graphic card. Make sure your card is supported (the list is not complete). If you are unsure, wait with spending money on the EP. You can…