Simp4Sims Overhaul 06 (pt.1) - Process Lasso

"Process Lasso is Windows process automation and optimization software. From tuning algorithms like ProBalance to user-created rules and persistent settings such as CPU affinities and priority classes, Process Lasso enables full control over running applications!”

So we're going to optimise Origin, The Sims 4 and any Screen Recording software (like OBS). If you don't do screen recording just ignore any reference to OBS that you see in my screenshots/instructions. Let's start by downloading Process Lasso -- run the .exe once downloaded, don't change any settings during install just keep clicking Next. Once you see the overview screen we can begin, everything we're going to change is under "Options" in the top left of the window.

Options > CPU > ProBalance Settings > Advanced Options

1. The only thing we want to change in here is the final setting that says "Disabled CPU Core Parking during ProBalance restraint" make sure this is selected ✓ then click [OK] at the bottom right.

Options > CPU > ProBalance Settings > Configure Exclusions...

2. We need to add The Sims 4 and our screen recording software as exclusions so that no resources are ever taken away from them. In the "Process match:" field we add the name of the process. Don't forget to click the [Add] button after each entry. We'll add the following:

• ts4_x64.exe
• obs64.exe (change for other software like Streamlabs)

Options > CPU > CPU Priorities...

3. Here we want to set the priorities of Origin, Sims and our Screen Recording software. In the "Name match:" field we add the name of the process and in the dropdown we select the priority. Don't forget to click the [Add to list] button after each entry. We'll add the following:

• origin.exe  -  Below normal
• ts4_x64.exe  -  Above normal
• obs64.exe  -  Above normal (change for other software like Streamlabs)

Options > CPU > CPU Affinities...

4. Here we want to set the affinities of Origin, Sims and our Screen Recording software. In the "Process match:" field we add the name of the process and using the checkbox we select which core to use. Don't forget to click the [Add to list] button after each entry. We'll add the following:

• origin.exe  -  Last half of available CPU Cores
• ts4_x64.exe  -  All available CPU Cores
• obs64.exe  -  All available CPU Cores (change for other software like Streamlabs)

NOTE: The Sims 4 will only ever use 4 cores maximum so if you don't have 8 cores like in my screenshot don't worry. Also if you do have more than 4 cores and you use CPU Encoding for screen recording then you can limit The Sims, you want to select all the even cores including 0, so in the screenshot I would select CPU 0, CPU 2, CPU 4, CPU 6. This will allow your screen recording software to use HyperThreading without competing with the game which may help with performance and stutters.

Options > Power > Performance Mode > Performance Mode Processes...

5. All we want to add here is The Sims. This will induce Performance Mode when The Sims starts which activate Bitsum Highest Performance Power Plan. This power plan is pre-configured for ultimate performance. With this power plan, your CPU always remains ready to execute new code. Core parking is disabled and the CPU never drops below its nominal (base) frequency. In the "Process match:" field we add the name of the process. Don't forget to click the [Add] button. We'll add only: 

• ts4_x64.exe

Options > I/O > I/O Priorities...

6. This will adjust I/O priorities, which is to do with background processes. Basically we want The Sims to be High priority to avoid ever going into background mode. While Origin is set to Low because we want it to go into background mode. In the "Process match:" field we add the name of the process and in the dropdown we select the priority. Don't forget to click the [Add to list] button after each entry. We'll add the following:

• origin.exe  -  Low
• ts4_x64.exe  -  High

And that's all. Process Lasso will start up when your computer starts up. And if you didn't change anything at the beginning it will be basically invisible. To access this interface again you can search for Process Lasso in your Windows/Cortana search.

If you play any other games add them with the same settings as we added The Sims and it'll boost those games as well! Other programs you may want to boost could be things like PhotoShop or Premier Pro or other intensive programs. Just be careful not to run too many programs with elevated privileges at the same time or it will hamper performance as opposed to helping.

Happy gaming!