Direct X Question

Xproject187 · 07-14-2004, 09:16 AM

Well I hope Im in the rite place to post this question but if not then please forward the correct section for me to post at:
I am sort of new at computing 1 year but I've really tried to learn alot.

As of late I decided to change my Direct X from "DX8.0A" up to "DX8.1b" because Me & My kids wanted to play this game called "VARMITS" so anyhow once done with the download & install,
I found that the game ran ok, but when I opened the DXDIAG & selected the disply tab on the top,
I no longer had the 3 lil tabs that are normally on that page (test buttons)

Well actually 2 of them were there but the bottom one the(agp)test button, it is not there & I would like to learn how to get it back!

Why does this happen & why does the other 3 buttons stay (enable/disable)?
Does this mean i have agp enabled still but cant test it or does it mean it is not functioning correctly
And last but shurly not least could a diffrent driver help get this back up & on the DXDIAG Utilit?
PS if there is any inprotant info left out but needed please forgive & understand this is my first post
ok im out for now & I'll wait for any help
Xproject187

jojiboy · 07-14-2004, 10:49 AM

It might help if you list some of the details of your system. Especially which operating system you're using and the video card installed in your system. In any case, you might want to reinstall the most current video driver for your video card.

polymorphic · 07-14-2004, 11:30 AM

Try installing DX9.0b. DX8 is pretty antiquated and you should get better compatability and performance with DX9.

*Bofinn* · 07-14-2004, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polymorphic

Try installing DX9.0b. DX8 is pretty antiquated and you should get better compatability and performance with DX9.

I agree, it's backwards compatible so you don't need to worry about anything...

Redstone · 08-22-2004, 08:55 PM

I had no problem running DX9.a on a win98SE computer. It actually helped a little.

wallijonn · 08-22-2004, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redstone

I had no problem running DX9.a on a win98SE computer. It actually helped a little.

Unless you install a game like 'Unreal II' which will not work with W9x/DX9 and must use DX8 instead.

07-14-2004, 09:16 AM	#1
Xproject187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MODESTO CA Posts: 1	Direct X Question Well I hope Im in the rite place to post this question but if not then please forward the correct section for me to post at: I am sort of new at computing 1 year but I've really tried to learn alot. As of late I decided to change my Direct X from "DX8.0A" up to "DX8.1b" because Me & My kids wanted to play this game called "VARMITS" so anyhow once done with the download & install, I found that the game ran ok, but when I opened the DXDIAG & selected the disply tab on the top, I no longer had the 3 lil tabs that are normally on that page (test buttons) Well actually 2 of them were there but the bottom one the(agp)test button, it is not there & I would like to learn how to get it back! Why does this happen & why does the other 3 buttons stay (enable/disable)? Does this mean i have agp enabled still but cant test it or does it mean it is not functioning correctly And last but shurly not least could a diffrent driver help get this back up & on the DXDIAG Utilit? PS if there is any inprotant info left out but needed please forgive & understand this is my first post ok im out for now & I'll wait for any help Xproject187
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07-14-2004, 10:49 AM	#2
jojiboy He shoots, he scores! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: N. Calif. Posts: 110	It might help if you list some of the details of your system. Especially which operating system you're using and the video card installed in your system. In any case, you might want to reinstall the most current video driver for your video card. __________________ Abit P35 Pro Bios 16Intel E8400OCZ Vendetta 2 HSF4gb Crucial BallistixBFG 8800GT OC 512mb2X Seagate 500gb 7200.10 SATALiteon 16X DVD/52x32x52CDRW Combo DriveSamsung 203B DVD-+RW/DVD-+RCoolermaster CM690Coolermaster Real Power 650 wattX-Fi XtremeGamerBenQ 24" LCDWinXP SP2/Vista Ultimate SP1
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07-14-2004, 11:30 AM	#3
polymorphic RIAA is teh r0x0r! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,937	Try installing DX9.0b. DX8 is pretty antiquated and you should get better compatability and performance with DX9. __________________ -Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 -Asus P5KC, 0903 bios -OCZ 4GB (2x 2GB) PC2-6400 SLI-Ready Edition @ 5-4-4-15 -eVGA 8800GTS G92 512MB Super-Extreme-Heat Edition -2x 250GB WD SATA 300 -LG Super Multi DVD SATA -Thermaltake Toughpower 750W -Antec Nine Hundred mid tower -Glock 17 9mm
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