Processor: Intel Core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4.Operating system: 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10.Internet connection: Required for game activation and optional for game updates.DirectX version: DirectX 9.0,10 and 11 Compatible.Supported Graphics cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better.Graphics card (video): 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0.DVD drive: DVD-ROM drive required for installation from disc only.Hard drive (free space): At least 15 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent).Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 If you want to download Packs, make sure to check that your computer meets the additional requirements. These are the requirements for The Sims 4 base game, no Packs included. You can read more on how to keep playing in our Answers HQ thread or by downloading The Sims 4 Legacy Edition. If you want to keep playing the game while running macOS Lion, do not update The Sims 4 to any future game patches. We no longer support The Sims 4 on the macOS Lion (10.7) operating system. Check here to find out if your PC or Mac can run The Sims 4 and The Sims 4 Expansion Packs.