New version of DirectX released
 

Just posted this on MOHadmin.com

The new version of DirectX is now up to 9.0a

You can grab it here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ... layLang=en

Rudedog posted in the wrong forum?! ed: heh

Very nice d00d. Does it have an uninstall tool or is it like the other one where you can't uninstall it?

Oops, I did post in the wrong forums LOL. will move it.

Still no go on an un-install tool, per the notes on the page

So, this is the full version and not a beta?



Zone

yes, full version not a beta

does it improve gaming performance?

Knowing microsoft it'll function more like a beta anyway. hake:

Early reports state that it fixes some glitches in many games and a slight increase in fps.

[quote="Sargent_Scrotum":adb01]does it improve gaming performance?[/quote:adb01]

Is Windows 98 better than Win95? The fact that no games support DX9 yet FULLY (Doom III is expected to be the first to support it fully), means that you won't see much difference in games that don't use it.

[quote="Bazooka_Joe":29b2d][quote="Sargent_Scrotum":29b2d]does it improve gaming performance?[/quote:29b2d]

Is Windows 98 better than Win95? The fact that no games support DX9 yet FULLY (Doom III is expected to be the first to support it fully), means that you won't see much difference in games that don't use it.[/quote:29b2d]

True, not to mention many current video cards which are not optimized for Direct X 9. I heard that Direct X 10 is already in beta testing.

[quote="Jedi Marksman":9b6a3][quote="Bazooka_Joe":9b6a3][quote="Sargent_Scrotum":9b6a3]does it improve gaming performance?[/quote:9b6a3]

Is Windows 98 better than Win95? The fact that no games support DX9 yet FULLY (Doom III is expected to be the first to support it fully), means that you won't see much difference in games that don't use it.[/quote:9b6a3]

True, not to mention many current video cards which are not optimized for Direct X 9. I heard that Direct X 10 is already in beta testing.[/quote:9b6a3]

Yup, read an article about it the other day.

that link doesnt work and i cant find it either

Looks like they pulled that version. Now the only version left is 9 ???

haha i will never DL another DX until its a final and its real and all you suckers have tested it extensivley biggrin:

very nice sig Capt john miller

Thanks rude, much obliged

*cries* nice sig miller, those pictures from Iraq??

Anyways, I don't plan on updating my Direct X until I get a new video card... the last time I downloaded a direct x update, all my games fucked up and all it did was crash.. cry:

so what happened to the thing? Why was it pulled? Was there a problem with the new X?

I'm still using the 9a, no issues so far.

I know this thread is older than the macarena, but I hadda ask...

Should I install this thing or not? I have a POS ATI Rage 128 card and my FPS in Spearhead average around 8. Since I "upgraded" to Win2K, the game has been even more unplayable than it was in Win98.

I'm so damn frustrated, I could cry like a 5 year old girl with a skinned knee. cry:



Zone

No dont DL it, stick with DX8.1

[quote:72f5b]This update replaces the version from a day earlier that was briefly pulled due to a problem with certain ATI drivers.[/quote:72f5b]

That's why it was not on the site anymore. Get the newer version here:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/article.php?sid=76&cat=28

This is from Neowin.net

[quote:76539]"DirectX 9.0a was removed because of an incompatibility with ATI Catalyst 03.1 drivers. Catalyst drivers 03.2 were unaffected, Wenzel said. He pointed out that there were still some minor bugs bud did not want to comment any further. If and when DirectX 9.0a will be available remains unclear at the moment.
Catalyst 03.1 drivers are still pretty popular because they perform better and allow Counter-Strike fans to play the game. Catalyst 03.2 introduced a show stopper bug with Counter-Strike."[/quote:76539]

I would not upgrade zoner

Thanx guys. I think I'll hold off and keep 8.1 installed. Although, THAT isn't doing me any good in MoH...

*rubs his 5 Super7 tickets on his arse for good luck*



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