Well.... I have an ATI Radeon 9200

[phitch]

and have been wondering if indeed it is DirectX 9 compatible, so I dug out the box. It is Built by ATI and on the front in big letters it says: Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Compatible. Well, from what I see on their own site, it's only a 8.1 card. Remarkably, I believe the 9.0 compatible and reasonable price is why I choose it over the similarly price GeForce FX 5200. I may have made the wrong choice, but if in fact it is not DX9 compatible doesn't that make it false advertising?

[rrcn]

It's a directX 8.1 card:

http://www.tomshardware.com/graphic/20031229/index.html

[phitch]

So, anyone know what I can do to get this situation fixed? Given that I bought my "Built by ATI" Radeon 9200 due to being informed it was infact 9.0 compatible?

[tecy]

Are you sure it wasnt refering to a game that is DX9 compatable that came with the card. Id like to see the box?

[ExSuS]

I got a 9200 (Sapphire) and its DirectX 8.1.It's still a good card for the price IMO.I wouldnt trade it for a Fx5200,I'd keep the card If I were you.

[Jeordiewhite]

Can you take a picture of the box where it has this so it doesn't get taken out of context. The radeon 9500 and lower were not direct X 9 cards, it's a shame you were misinformed, you could always try ati's trade up deal and order a newer card.

[dlh75]

The key word is "compatible" Most if not all cards are. Right? A DX9 card will say complete DX9 support not compatible. Thats the difference. I think you just misunderstood it. Sorry.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-287&depa=0

[bombledmonk]

The words DX 9 Compatible is different from DX 9 Capable(which is what is found on some 9600 or later boxes)

[phitch]

com·pat·i·ble ( P ) Pronunciation Key (km-pt-bl)
adj.
Capable of existing or performing in harmonious, agreeable, or congenial combination with another or others: compatible family relationships.
Capable of orderly, efficient integration and operation with other elements in a system with no modification or conversion required.
Capable of forming a chemically or biochemically stable system.
Of or relating to a television system in which color broadcasts can be received in black and white by sets incapable of color reception.
Medicine. Capable of being grafted, transfused, or transplanted from one individual to another without rejection: compatible blood.

Capable and Compatible are the same exact words.

[phitch]

Also, as soon as I install directx 9.0 I get a message saying that the 9200 driver has run into a serious issue. So I have to eradicate 9.0 and reinstall 8.1.