Re: Importance of DirectX 9 compatability

On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 02:11:31 GMT
wrote:

> On Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:49:23 +0200, "Icarus ^i^"
> <> wrote:
>
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> >Well, compability with dx9 is more of an issue for people who want to
> >play the next generation of games. I for example just bought a
> >9800pro so I'll be able to play Halflife2 and Doom3 when they arrive,
> >
>
>
> How much does having a card which implements DirectX9 in hardware, as
> opposed to downloading M$oft's software DX9, matter?

Depends. If you want to use the new features of DirectX 9 at high frame
rates, then it's critical. If you don't need high frame rates or
don't mind turning those features off then it doesn't make a whole lot
of difference.

In any case, you need to "download M$oft's software DX9", as the boards
provide support, they do not provide the full API.

>
> JoeA
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On Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:49:23 +0200, "Icarus ^i^" <>
wrote:


>Well, compability with dx9 is more of an issue for people who want to play
>the next generation of games. I for example just bought a 9800pro so I'll be
>able to play Halflife2 and Doom3 when they arrive,


How much does having a card which implements DirectX9 in hardware, as
opposed to downloading M$oft's software DX9, matter?

JoeA
--
Self-government requires self-discipline.

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> On Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:49:23 +0200, "Icarus ^i^" <>
> wrote:
>
>
> >Well, compability with dx9 is more of an issue for people who want to play
> >the next generation of games. I for example just bought a 9800pro so I'll be
> >able to play Halflife2 and Doom3 when they arrive,
>
>
> How much does having a card which implements DirectX9 in hardware, as
> opposed to downloading M$oft's software DX9, matter?

It depends on what features you're talking about. Some features
aren't available at all if they aren't implemented in hardware.

Rick