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03-30-2003, 11:01 AM
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DirectX 9
I was wondering if I should install directX 9. I have downloaded the DirectX 9 redist. because it said it was for installation without internet access. I didn't want to be in the middle of installing it and lose my connection. Is this the version I should get? Will it create any problems in my gaming? I have 8.1 now I think.
Oh, and by the way, the reason I want to go to DX 9 is I've got the 3DMark '03 and want to run it but can't without the DX 9.
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03-30-2003, 11:07 AM
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well if you are bored sure, but i heard there isnt too much of a difference to tell. so if your on dial up or something id just wait.
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03-30-2003, 04:27 PM
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games are starting to ask for directX9 now, but 3DMark03 has been punished for its coding, the card makers have been slating it for not providing a real world view of things, and while nice to look at, the demos dont really do anything for games, as games use different pixel renderers, or something
i downloaded DX9 on dialup and it took about 45 mins to an hour, not long at all
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03-30-2003, 05:44 PM
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I installed DX9 along with Splinter Cell. I can't say that it made any sort of difference.
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03-30-2003, 08:35 PM
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03-30-2003, 09:57 PM
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Your 9700 is made to take full advantage of DX9's new shader technology. You'll see the benefits of DX9 more and more in the next few months.
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03-30-2003, 11:38 PM
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Well yea guys, you won't see any or much of difference until games say, "Requires DirectX9 because it uses DirectX9 drivers". A TRUE DirectX9 game will come soon and thats when we can make the comparisons.
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04-01-2003, 06:14 PM
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Ok I get what you all are saying, but on MS's download page there is more than one download for DX 9. Like I said I downloaded the one called DX 9_redist.exe. Can I assume they are all the same?
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04-01-2003, 09:07 PM
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The Procrastinator
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name them, or give us the link.
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04-02-2003, 02:04 AM
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