Author Topic: DX 8.1 out for Download (Read 956 times)

Tumor · « **on:** November 16, 2001, 03:56:00 AM »

Ok, maybe ya'll already knew that but thought I'd make sure.
www.microsoft.com/directx

Tumor

Kieran · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2001, 04:15:00 PM »

Where do you find it on that site? I went to the download center and can only find 8.0a.

aztec · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2001, 08:54:00 AM »

Kieran go to product updates and you will find it there.

Kieran · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2001, 09:35:00 PM »

I got it. I saw the runtime and grabbed it, and it gave me the 8.1 engine. I assume that is correct, and had no trouble on install.

Lephturn · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2001, 09:15:00 AM »

Note: Never do this unless you need to. If everything is working properly for you now, DO NOT install 8.1. It has lots of potential to cause problems, so I'd advise you only to install 8.1 if you NEED to. If it ain't broke, don't screw with it!

Lephturn · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2001, 11:32:00 AM »

Oh... and here is why you don't need to bother with DX 8.1: http://www.hardocp.com/reviews/vidcards/visiontek/ti/index2.html

It's slower than 8.0a. I suppose it's possible that it's more stable.... yeah right!

Badger · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2001, 12:01:00 PM »

I found little difference in formal testing, but I had a definite improvement with FPS in most newer games such as OFP, Ghost Recon, Sub Command, IL-2 etc. Stability was a non issue for me as I never had any stability problems with the older DirectX 8.0a either.

http://www.hitechcreations.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=10&t=001380