WinXP Running DirectX Version 10

TopcatWA · 07-18-08, 03:45 AM

Has anybody tried running SH4 with the new version of DirectX 10 on WinXP O/S? Although Microsoft have said it is only supported with Vista O/S, there is a version out that works well with WinXP O/S. Looking at the data found here:
http://www.techmixer.com/download-di...or-windows-xp/

It certainly does make a difference to the graphics. I have given it a try & from what I can see it does improve things.

LeeVanSpliff · 07-18-08, 05:16 AM

Uhh that is good news indeed. Goodbye final reason to use Vista

Have you had any problems using it?

Will install later today when I have time.

CDR Resser · 07-18-08, 05:42 PM

Sounds interesting. Could you post a screenshot to demostrate the difference. I would love to see one.

Respectfully Submitted;
CDR Resser

Peto · 07-18-08, 08:01 PM

I'll be following this closely. However--being a little paranoid by nature

--I will probably not jump aboard right away. I looked at the link and was left with the question as to whether or not this DX10 version will still require an 8000+ version of video card?

Over-all--very interesting :hmm:. And thank you for the post!

Peto

Digital_Trucker · 07-18-08, 09:25 PM

What I gathered from it and the comments and the linked "forum" (mostly spam threads and a couple of posts asking what was going in with the development) was:

1) It's been abandoned by the company that started it
B) It does indeed require a DirectX 10 capable card (nVidia 8xxx or higher)
?) It either/alternately does or doesn't work with Crysis
square root of pi) It can cause your computer to get so fouled up you'd better have a restore point set before you install it
$) I never did figure out if it would do anything for SH4 since it's a DirectX9 game anyway

Guess, I'll pass until something a little more organized and documented shows up.

Peto · 07-18-08, 09:54 PM

concur

Farinhir · 07-19-08, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital_Trucker

$) I never did figure out if it would do anything for SH4 since it's a DirectX9 game anyway

There is the kicker. DX10 only improves DX10 games. I can not wait till I can build a DX10 capable computer (mine is actually dead... using housemates computer), then I will be able to play LotRO in DX10 and really be awed by the graphics (which are beautiful in DX9). As for this game, should be no improvement other than the fact that DX9 apparently runs better on Vista then on XP due to improved driver models.

source: http://dl.tv/2006/07/25/index.php

07-18-08, 03:45 AM	#1
TopcatWA Navy Dude Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Downunder W.A. Sth.of the River Posts: 174 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	WinXP Running DirectX Version 10 Has anybody tried running SH4 with the new version of DirectX 10 on WinXP O/S? Although Microsoft have said it is only supported with Vista O/S, there is a version out that works well with WinXP O/S. Looking at the data found here: http://www.techmixer.com/download-di...or-windows-xp/ It certainly does make a difference to the graphics. I have given it a try & from what I can see it does improve things. __________________ Run Silent Run Deep!!!! 01.NSM4 Classic/.RFB v.1.52.1024+Patches 02.RFB Radar HotFix/RSRDC_RFBv15_V420+Patch2 03.Sobers_Better_Rocks & Sand 04.Small_Nav_Tools_w_Chrono 05.Brit_MkVIII_US_Mk28_Torps 06.ROW Sound effects.v.9/Enviromental 5.0 O/S Win10 Pro 64-Bit/Intel 64xQuad Core CPU i7-4790+3.60 Ghz 32gig RAM nVidia GeForce GTX-1650 Ti

07-18-08, 05:16 AM	#2
LeeVanSpliff Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 127 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Uhh that is good news indeed. Goodbye final reason to use Vista Have you had any problems using it? Will install later today when I have time. __________________ "I'll rant as well as thou." Hamlet, Act 5, Scene 1

07-18-08, 05:42 PM	#3
CDR Resser Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Submerged ahead Posts: 252 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	Sounds interesting. Could you post a screenshot to demostrate the difference. I would love to see one. Respectfully Submitted; CDR Resser __________________ Holy Equestrian Order of Saint John Moses Sometimes, in war, there is an inverse moral. The greater the performance, the harsher the consequence. R.H. O'Kane

07-18-08, 08:01 PM	#4
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I'll be following this closely. However--being a little paranoid by nature --I will probably not jump aboard right away. I looked at the link and was left with the question as to whether or not this DX10 version will still require an 8000+ version of video card? Over-all--very interesting :hmm:. And thank you for the post! Peto __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

07-18-08, 09:25 PM	#5
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	What I gathered from it and the comments and the linked "forum" (mostly spam threads and a couple of posts asking what was going in with the development) was: 1) It's been abandoned by the company that started it B) It does indeed require a DirectX 10 capable card (nVidia 8xxx or higher) ?) It either/alternately does or doesn't work with Crysis square root of pi) It can cause your computer to get so fouled up you'd better have a restore point set before you install it $) I never did figure out if it would do anything for SH4 since it's a DirectX9 game anyway Guess, I'll pass until something a little more organized and documented shows up. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

07-18-08, 09:54 PM	#6
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	concur __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.