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Title: direct x 7
Post by: CANNON on March 14, 2000, 12:58:00 PM

 Im still running 6.1. I have read about prob with j sticks. Is there any advantage to upgrade. As you all know i cant shoot. so If this will help, please let me know.

Title: direct x 7
Post by: Westy on March 14, 2000, 01:49:00 PM

 DX7 I believe gave digital stick users fits and caused spikes that would set off the anti - 'stick stirrer' part of the program. DX7A was the good one to use as it resolved those problems.

 -Westy

Title: direct x 7
Post by: CANNON on March 14, 2000, 01:57:00 PM

 Thx westy. But i was wondering why upgrade at all. What does it do that 6.1 dosent.

Title: direct x 7
Post by: bloom25 on March 14, 2000, 02:40:00 PM

I started AH using 6.1, then went to 7 when it was released, then 7a back in December.  (I'm using a M$ Precision Pro (usb))  After the upgrade to 7 I noticed about a 2 to 5 fps increase  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif), but my stick spiked badly.  That was solved with 7a (in fact it's even better than 6.1) and I kept the extra couple fps.  I'd say if you have a fast connection, get 7a, it is better than 6.1.  (Avoid Dx7, just get 7a.)  I think it was a 7 MB download, but well worth it IMO.

bloom25
THUNDERBIRDS

Current system:
cel 400 on Al440Lx MB
Aureal Vortex 2 sound card, latest reference drivers
V770 ultra 4.02 drivers
96 mb ram

Title: direct x 7
Post by: Pyro on March 14, 2000, 06:14:00 PM

I would upgrade to DX7a if I were you just to see if it makes a difference in some of the gunnery weirdness you've had.  



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