DX 9.0 beta: yes or no? - Page 3

Manaz · 19th November 2002, 4:30 PM

Microsoft beta software.

Thanks, but no thanks.

Especially after what happened to people who tried the DirectX 8.x beta software - many of them couldn't remove the (deactivated because it timed out) beta version, and had to reinstall Windows in order to install the full version of DirectX.

tangcla · 19th November 2002, 4:48 PM

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Originally posted by Manaz
Microsoft beta software.

Thanks, but no thanks.

hehe -- but isn't all Microsoft software beta, whether classified as beta or final?

Mothug · 19th November 2002, 6:53 PM

I've installed it, so far soo good *touches wood*

Temujin Morgan · 21st November 2002, 9:50 AM

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Originally posted by Temujin Morgan
I have a client who is going to try it on a test install of 2k.

They have a problem with the current drivers of the R9700Pro under Solid Edge v12. When in Drafting mode the image screws up and goes funny. Will test DX9 and DX9 Catalyst drivers to see if they fix the problem.

Well we have tested DX9 and it works brilliant. Perfectly table and all the CAD applications run perfect. I have yet to ask them to do a 3DMark2001SE run to see what diff it makes.

Mothug · 21st November 2002, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by Temujin Morgan

Well we have tested DX9 and it works brilliant. Perfectly table and all the CAD applications run perfect. I have yet to ask them to do a 3DMark2001SE run to see what diff it makes.

Most cad software I used was OpenGL not direct3d ...

Temujin Morgan · 21st November 2002, 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by Mothug

Most cad software I used was OpenGL not direct3d ...

They do. I just want to see what the 3DMark2001SE score is. And considering we thought it was low cos we used 3DMark2001 (non-SE) which gives a lower score it should be a lot higher.

If you are refering as to why DX9 fixed it. Hmm no idea. Coudl have updated the OpenGL driver or it might be the DX9 beta ATi drivers that fixed the problem. Overall who cares. It works.

Creative · 21st November 2002, 12:24 PM

According to another forum goer, he tried DX9 and the new DX9 ATi Drivers and he got about 600ish more points for 3dmark.

Cant wate to get my rig back up and try these drivers....

ps
dont use the DX8 drivers with DX9 and vice versa, you will see mega slowdowns from what ive read and been told

iconoclast · 21st November 2002, 1:18 PM

I cant seem to get it to work

I have tried two Beta 3 releases, the web installer and also the #WiNBETA Repack. Both give me exactly the same problem, everything works until it comes up with some Windows Logo testing crap and says it cannot be installed due to not being certified. I have always run Windows File protection off, to auto ignore and accept files that have not been certified and also have System restore off. I was running non-WHQL 40.72s and had no success with the WHQL either...

19th November 2002, 4:30 PM	#31
Manaz (Damned or Belated) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,797	Microsoft beta software. Thanks, but no thanks. Especially after what happened to people who tried the DirectX 8.x beta software - many of them couldn't remove the (deactivated because it timed out) beta version, and had to reinstall Windows in order to install the full version of DirectX. __________________ Stuff

21st November 2002, 12:24 PM	#37
Creative Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,865	According to another forum goer, he tried DX9 and the new DX9 ATi Drivers and he got about 600ish more points for 3dmark. Cant wate to get my rig back up and try these drivers.... ps dont use the DX8 drivers with DX9 and vice versa, you will see mega slowdowns from what ive read and been told __________________ Gigabyte P55-UD4P ¦ Intel i7 860 @ 3.90Ghz (Still testing) ¦ Noctua NH-U12P SE ¦ 2 x 2Gb G.Skill Trident DDR3-2000 ¦ Inno3D 896Mb GTX275 ¦ 1.5 TB of HDD ¦ Cheap DVD Drive ¦ Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum ¦ Thermaltake ToughPower 600w ¦ Logitech Z-5500 ¦ Samsung P2350 ¦ Asus VW222 ¦ Windows 7

21st November 2002, 1:18 PM	#38
iconoclast Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 482	I cant seem to get it to work I have tried two Beta 3 releases, the web installer and also the #WiNBETA Repack. Both give me exactly the same problem, everything works until it comes up with some Windows Logo testing crap and says it cannot be installed due to not being certified. I have always run Windows File protection off, to auto ignore and accept files that have not been certified and also have System restore off. I was running non-WHQL 40.72s and had no success with the WHQL either... __________________ ASUS M600N - CPU: Intel Pentium-M 1.6GHz Memory: 2048MB DDR Monitor: 15.4" 16:10 LCD Video: ATi Mobility Radeon 9600 Media Box:HP Micro Server N36L Mini PC:Asus Eeepc 1015B AMD Fusion 1GHz Router: Cisco 1801

19th November 2002, 6:53 PM	#33
Mothug Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,447	I've installed it, so far soo good touches wood