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Offline MANDOBLE

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DX8.0a vs DX8.1
« on: December 13, 2001, 10:38:00 AM »
Do you recommend DX8.1 for a W98/GF3/K7/X36 system over DX8.0a?
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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2001, 10:46:00 AM »
Yup,

Course the real issue is will all your devices be compatitble?  DX8.1 has alot of support for older as well as many of the newer devices.  I recommend updating all your drivers prior to install...just remember you cannot UNINSTALL DX...you must RE-Install Win98 to get it back to an earlier version.

Lastly, are you running win98SE???

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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2001, 10:49:00 AM »
Neg, plain W98.
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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2001, 01:28:00 PM »
Moi Mandoble!

Yes

My PC
PIII800
Asus Culs2
256M/100MHz
Asus GF2 MX 32m
SB Live! Value
Saitek X36 usb

Win 98SE
SGE ver. 2.3
DX 8.1

I get better fps that before.

PIII800 I mean, not PII800

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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2001, 03:59:00 AM »
Cyan,

You're wrong.
I uninstalled DX 8.1 beta version and installed DX 8a

Total lock ups with some games dissapeared totally  :)
Haven't dared to touch DX 8.1 after that  ;)
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Offline mrsid2

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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2001, 04:58:00 AM »
Fishu news: Dx8.1 is no longer beta.
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2001, 05:39:00 AM »
I'm Using DX8.0a and get frequent system lockups.  No particular pattern to them just every couple of sorties the screen locks solid.  Im running W2K pro.  Would you guys recommend I upgrade to 8.1?

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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2001, 07:35:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Mr RiplEy:
Fishu news: Dx8.1 is no longer beta.

Like I said, I uninstalled DX 8.1 beta and haven't dared to touch 8.1 after that.

I've known it from day 1 when DX 8.1 got official.
So go away smartass, you didn't read yourself.
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Offline mrsid2

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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2001, 09:53:00 AM »
Fishu its not very smart to judge the performance of a software by running the beta. You should know that.

Your actions are not logical.
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2001, 11:23:00 AM »
I downloaded and installed DX8.1. While in some cases Dx8.1 gives you boost of 25% more fps than 8.0a, overal performance is similar than with 8.0a.

My system:
K7 700 386 MB
GF3 Ti 500 (Leadtek latest drivers).
W98 (not SE).
SB64
X36 + CH pedals.

AH performance 1280x1024x32 no FSAA:
42 - 65 fps. Normal fps into a low furball are about 44. Similar numbers at 1024x768 and FSAA x 2.
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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2001, 07:34:00 PM »
i got directx 8.1 just installed yesterday and using win98SE.  I am getting small freeze up while getting fired at or fire at enemy.  Other time is when i engage enemy at close up at Merges.  Any ideas?? could be the directX issue??  Man i am so lost.

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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2001, 11:05:00 PM »
One thing you can do is to switch off sound debugging from DX options.

I recall having the same problem with 8.0a and soundblaster live!
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« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2001, 02:00:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Mr RiplEy:
Fishu its not very smart to judge the performance of a software by running the beta. You should know that.

Your actions are not logical.

Where did I judge it? nowhere.
All im saying im sticking up to DX8a since theres no need for better yet.
Isn't it my business do I wan't to have 8.1 or not?
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Offline mrsid2

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« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2001, 02:48:00 PM »
No its not your business because I'm saying you should get it. Now. Perkele.
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« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2001, 03:09:00 PM »
Cyan,
You're wrong.
I uninstalled DX 8.1 beta version and installed DX 8a

Total lock ups with some games dissapeared totally
Haven't dared to touch DX 8.1 after that  


Ahh Fishu...check again my friend.....directly from Microsofts site.

   
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Q. How do I uninstall DirectX?

A. DirectX 8.1 is a system component and cannot be uninstalled. If there is a problem with the DirectX install, it can normally be resolved by shutting down all running applications and reinstalling. As mentioned previously, DirectX 8.1 is fully backward-compatible with titles written for previous versions of DirectX. If you are having other problems after installing DirectX 8.1, these can often be resolved by installing updated drivers for your display card, audio card, or input device.


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Microsofts Direct X site.

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