I have 8 gb Ram. Plenty to run the game. Just don't want to fubar my new computer, 
I bought it to play my sims and do the work I need to do. I just will NOT put SecuRom on it.
Thanks for the answers.

I also have directX10. Do I need to install directX9? What about Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0? I have a newer version already.
I have been lurking on this site for a few years and have ALWAYS found answers to my questions. I just can't find what applies to my new computer.
Pescado, you rock.

I have searched to find an answer to no avail, so am posting a new topic. I just got a new HP computer with an AMD Phenom X4 quad core processor, Vista, Nvidia 9500 graphics card.
I have everything up to Seasons and all patches (stopped when SeruRom made its appearance). Are there any problems running Sims 2 on this setup? Is there something I need to do to make the game run better?