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12-07-2003, 06:49 AM
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Direct X 9--- Is it really worth it?
Topic says it all. Is Direct X 9 really worth having on your system today?
It's been out now for a while now and I was wondering how it fares against DX.8.1.
The crazy thing is, once installed, it can't be uninstalled w/o special software.
So, Is it really worth it?
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12-07-2003, 07:45 AM
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If you want to run the latest games, yes.
If you aren't having any trouble with it as it is, leave it alone, unless you're a compulsive upgrader, and if that's the case- give in to the urge!
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12-07-2003, 08:22 AM
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I think DX9 is only applicable in high end ATI and the Nvidia FX series of video cards. It doesn't apply to Nvidia's Ti series.
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12-07-2003, 07:37 PM
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even with a 9100 or Geforce4 you need DX9 to play Max Payne 2
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12-07-2003, 07:41 PM
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I notice on all the high cards is says DirectX9 support and on all the low end it says DirectX or DirectX8
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12-07-2003, 07:47 PM
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I throw it on all my new builds and also Dell Dimensions that I buy...havent had any problems...then again, not a gamer either.
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12-07-2003, 07:50 PM
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Direct X 9--- Is it really worth it? no, unless you must (for specific games).
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12-07-2003, 07:50 PM
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Well it definitely won't hurt anything. But then, if you don't have any games/software that needs DX9, I wouldn't worry about it. If you do get it though, make sure you get 9.0b. (don't know where you'd get a different version, but if you get it elsewhere than windows update, make sure)
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12-07-2003, 08:12 PM
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Many games require DX9 to be installed, even if your video card is only a DX8 or even a DX7 card.
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12-08-2003, 07:58 AM
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I've only got a GeForce 2 card, I've got DX 9.0b, and I recently ran a game that only requires DX 7 without any problems at all.
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