Direct X 9

Felix The Assassin · 09-14-2003, 05:11 PM

Ok folks who here has made the plunge to DX9?
I've got it here on disk, have yet the gusto to install it. It's not like I don't intentionally rebuild my system quarterly, but I do only have a few weeks on my most latest set-up, and do actually have a couple quests I wouldn't mind finishing.

So, Please post your DX9 stuff here. Good, bad, or indifferent. But mainly if you experience any issues, what OS, and which vidcard you use. And don't forget to inform us about W&W issues.

Felix

WillowIX · 09-15-2003, 02:21 PM

Haven't tried it myself, will probably do so when my Radeon card gets plugged in. However the hubby has used DX9 somewhat and is generally pleased with it. It's a little speadier than DX8 and should offer the same DX7 support, but according to the hubby's personal opinion it doesn't! So install at own risk and only install if your video card supports it.

My advice would be to wait until you need it and perhaps not even then... [img]smile.gif[/img] Or you could be our board's labrat and be the first to try it out with W&W.

kev · 09-20-2003, 11:02 PM

I have installed dx9.0b & it seems to make no difference at all on my other games. I have yet to do the virtual dub thing on my new pc so I will let you know how w&w runs asap.

edited: I have been playing now for about 4 hours & the only problem I have encountered is a flicker of the screen sometimes in the priests guild. I doubt this has anything to do with dx9. It doesn't seem to play any better or worse than dx8.

[ 09-22-2003, 09:41 PM: Message edited by: kev ]

WillowIX · 09-29-2003, 06:01 PM

Yepp I'm up and running Dx9 myself now with my new (old) video card, a Radeon 9700 Pro. And after installing Adobe Photoshop 7.0 (you DO NOT want to know what that program costs

) the green taint is somewhat adjustable, besides using the catalyst control panel. The flicker might be your driver that's toying with you. What card are you using? A Geforce? Don't know which Geforce driver that offers the best Dx9 support. Catalyst 3.7 is running great though if you have an ATI. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Olli Kalma · 09-30-2003, 02:24 AM

I allways install new directX when it is published and never had any problems
compared to old DX.
I'm now using 9.0 and my old Geforce don't even support it, but still
working fine [img]smile.gif[/img]

And WillowIX, I know what Photoshop 7 cost!
My father bought PS 6 and now I upgrated it into 7 and copy into my computer too... It's allowed, since I live at home [img]smile.gif[/img] Usually I don't copy games or programs, but sure they don't make it easy for students! The price I mean...

It's very good graphic program, I love it.
If you want to see my new header for my homepage, that I made one day by Photoshop 7, click here...

09-14-2003, 05:11 PM	#1
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	Ok folks who here has made the plunge to DX9? I've got it here on disk, have yet the gusto to install it. It's not like I don't intentionally rebuild my system quarterly, but I do only have a few weeks on my most latest set-up, and do actually have a couple quests I wouldn't mind finishing. So, Please post your DX9 stuff here. Good, bad, or indifferent. But mainly if you experience any issues, what OS, and which vidcard you use. And don't forget to inform us about W&W issues. Felix __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

09-20-2003, 11:02 PM	#3
kev Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: April 4, 2002 Location: North Western Australia Age: 59 Posts: 670	I have installed dx9.0b & it seems to make no difference at all on my other games. I have yet to do the virtual dub thing on my new pc so I will let you know how w&w runs asap. edited: I have been playing now for about 4 hours & the only problem I have encountered is a flicker of the screen sometimes in the priests guild. I doubt this has anything to do with dx9. It doesn't seem to play any better or worse than dx8. [ 09-22-2003, 09:41 PM: Message edited by: kev ] __________________

09-30-2003, 02:24 AM	#5
Olli Kalma Avatar Join Date: October 2, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 42 Posts: 546	I allways install new directX when it is published and never had any problems compared to old DX. I'm now using 9.0 and my old Geforce don't even support it, but still working fine [img]smile.gif[/img] And WillowIX, I know what Photoshop 7 cost! My father bought PS 6 and now I upgrated it into 7 and copy into my computer too... It's allowed, since I live at home [img]smile.gif[/img] Usually I don't copy games or programs, but sure they don't make it easy for students! The price I mean... It's very good graphic program, I love it. If you want to see my new header for my homepage, that I made one day by Photoshop 7, click here... __________________ What doesn\'t kill you, makes you stronger.

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09-15-2003, 02:21 PM	#2
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 49 Posts: 4,628	Haven't tried it myself, will probably do so when my Radeon card gets plugged in. However the hubby has used DX9 somewhat and is generally pleased with it. It's a little speadier than DX8 and should offer the same DX7 support, but according to the hubby's personal opinion it doesn't! So install at own risk and only install if your video card supports it. My advice would be to wait until you need it and perhaps not even then... [img]smile.gif[/img] Or you could be our board's labrat and be the first to try it out with W&W.

09-29-2003, 06:01 PM	#4
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 49 Posts: 4,628	Yepp I'm up and running Dx9 myself now with my new (old) video card, a Radeon 9700 Pro. And after installing Adobe Photoshop 7.0 (you DO NOT want to know what that program costs ) the green taint is somewhat adjustable, besides using the catalyst control panel. The flicker might be your driver that's toying with you. What card are you using? A Geforce? Don't know which Geforce driver that offers the best Dx9 support. Catalyst 3.7 is running great though if you have an ATI. [img]smile.gif[/img]

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