If you're on Windows XP, make sure your version supports it. 99% will not have a problem with these unless using a very old version of windows. Sound/DirectX DirectX 9.0c compatible.See notes about Shader Model 3.0 below as it is 100% required for The Sims 4 to run. If you have, for example, an Nvidia GTX 7800, it will be superior. NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better Minimum Graphics Card: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0.DVD-Rom: Only required if you bought a disk copy.Disk Space: 10GB of free space for game data, creations, and saves, more with each Expansion Pack (1GB+ each).See notes on shader model 3.0 to find out how to see your processor model). Minimum Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent.64-bit OS is recommended but not required.You can play offline afterward, but will have to be connected in order to start the game for the first time. Please Note that The Sims 4 requires an internet connection for initial activation. Here are the minimum and recommended requirements for running The Sims 4. The Sims 4 does not require a particularly powerful machine, but some of the requirements may be beyond a budget PC or laptop's abilities. The Sims 4 Requirements Can My PC Play it? & Shader Model 3.0 Help