DirectX version. . . .

Quick Death · 03-16-2003, 03:44 PM

I currently run DirectX v8.1 on my XP, but I saw on http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.asp that v9.0 is out. Does the MA/MA2 run better on 9.0 is it worth the download? Polling all users!!

Socrates · 03-16-2003, 04:06 PM

I have 9.

I didn't see a real difference in the aquarium or Age of Mythology. Those are the two dx programs I have been using the most lately.

However, I can say it didn't cause me any extra problems.

Quick Death · 03-16-2003, 08:04 PM

what kind of problems?

feldon34 · 03-16-2003, 09:48 PM

It's not any worse.

Jav400 · 03-16-2003, 10:10 PM

Or any better either probably.

Socrates · 03-16-2003, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by Quick Death
what kind of problems?

Originally posted by Socrates

However, I can say it didn't cause me any extra problems.

55MHz · 03-17-2003, 12:28 AM

The only app i know(could be wrong) that requires DX9 is 3D Mark 2003, it wont run if you dont have DX9 installed. Also one test wont run unless you have Video Card that supports DX9 features in hardware (Radeon 9700 Pro or better). But as Morgan says it ain't worse so thats a relief, as i had to reinstall my windows numerous times due to experiments like this.

BigScreen · 03-17-2003, 08:09 AM

I installed DirectX 9 to see if it would cure the problem of the aqaurium not allowing my monitor to go into power-save mode, and it did.

So far, no ill effects from the upgrade, but I don't play a lot of games on my PC. YMMV

Socrates · 03-17-2003, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by 55MHz
as i had to reinstall my windows numerous times due to experiments like this.

I have XP Pro. I actually used the roll back feature to take DX 9 out (I had a demo that wouldn't run on anything but 8.1) and then put it back again later.

Leviathan · 03-24-2003, 08:23 PM

Been using version 9 for about a week, no problems, but no improvements either

03-16-2003, 03:44 PM	#1
Quick Death Registered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York Posts: 102	DirectX version. . . . I currently run DirectX v8.1 on my XP, but I saw on http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.asp that v9.0 is out. Does the MA/MA2 run better on 9.0 is it worth the download? Polling all users!!

03-16-2003, 04:06 PM	#2
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	I have 9. I didn't see a real difference in the aquarium or Age of Mythology. Those are the two dx programs I have been using the most lately. However, I can say it didn't cause me any extra problems. Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!

03-16-2003, 09:48 PM	#4
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	It's not any worse. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

03-16-2003, 10:10 PM	#5
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	Or any better either probably. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection

03-16-2003, 11:45 PM	#6
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	Originally posted by Quick Death what kind of problems? Originally posted by Socrates However, I can say it didn't cause me any extra problems. Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!

03-16-2003, 08:04 PM	#3
Quick Death Registered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York Posts: 102	what kind of problems?

03-17-2003, 12:28 AM	#7
55MHz Registered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: CA Posts: 29	The only app i know(could be wrong) that requires DX9 is 3D Mark 2003, it wont run if you dont have DX9 installed. Also one test wont run unless you have Video Card that supports DX9 features in hardware (Radeon 9700 Pro or better). But as Morgan says it ain't worse so thats a relief, as i had to reinstall my windows numerous times due to experiments like this. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -your ad could be here- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Last edited by 55MHz; 03-17-2003 at 09:49 AM.

03-17-2003, 08:09 AM	#8
BigScreen Registered Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 59	I installed DirectX 9 to see if it would cure the problem of the aqaurium not allowing my monitor to go into power-save mode, and it did. So far, no ill effects from the upgrade, but I don't play a lot of games on my PC. YMMV Scott J. Publisher of The BigScreen Cinema Guide

03-17-2003, 10:55 AM	#9
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	Originally posted by 55MHz as i had to reinstall my windows numerous times due to experiments like this. I have XP Pro. I actually used the roll back feature to take DX 9 out (I had a demo that wouldn't run on anything but 8.1) and then put it back again later. Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!

03-24-2003, 08:23 PM	#10
Leviathan Siamese Fighting Fish Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 23	Been using version 9 for about a week, no problems, but no improvements either