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Old Feb 13, 2006, 10:06 PM   #1
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Directx 9.0 Feb
I got the latest Directx that came out ten days ago. I'm not sure what they did, but whatever it is, Quake4, HL2 , Mohaa are running smother with a better FBS. And the graphic is crispier and nicer.
Didnt waste my time to bench anything, it's just my personal feel before and after.
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Old Feb 13, 2006, 10:17 PM   #2
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theres a new dx then 9c? link
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Old Feb 13, 2006, 10:21 PM   #3
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Yes, yes, link please. When I quickly checked MS, all I found was the Dec 2005 version.
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Old Feb 13, 2006, 10:28 PM   #4
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DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (February 2005) Extras

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
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Old Feb 13, 2006, 10:44 PM   #5
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why would you want 05?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...dxwebsetup.exe
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 01:56 AM   #6
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thanks for the link.
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 02:04 AM   #7
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Ditto here.

Got it all installed. Now, on to see what the games look and feel like.
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 02:25 AM   #8
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oops silly me still thinking its 2005
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 10:50 AM   #9
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mmm thanks for the link, will try it ASAP
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 12:37 PM   #10
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Downloading. Ill write a feedback after installing/playing!
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 12:49 PM   #11
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 01:16 PM   #12
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Over 5 game tested. I must admit that its a beautiful update to do. I got 10-15 more FPS in CS:S and DOD:S. I got 10 on FEAR and COD2 whch its really great!! I got 5-10 more on NFSMW.. Game runs smoothier for me i guess. Radeon + DX 9Feb = Pwn!!
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 01:35 PM   #13
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Well, I guess i'll give it a try if there are actual improvements. I never update DX, still running the first DX9.0c probably.
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Hmm ... I wish if this was really something everyone should install they would call it DirectX 9.0d or something.
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 02:04 PM   #15
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Hmm ... I wish if this was really something everyone should install they would call it DirectX 9.0d or something.
Good point. It's probably one of those things that only gives better performance by suggestion (like most driver sets, IMO).
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Guys YOU HAVE TO INSTALL THIS , I GAINED HUGE PERFORMANCE INCREASE etc. IN FEAR TEST AVERAGE FPS GOT FROM 55 TO 65 SO THIS IS LIKE A GIFT FROM GOD TO ME !!!!!!!! 3DMark05 ALSO GOT SOME EXTRA 150 POINTS !!!!!! JUST BRILLIANT
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 02:19 PM   #17
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We should make sure that everyone knows about this new directX cos its just so fucking awesome!
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 02:31 PM   #18
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I guess im not the only one who got some Increased performences. I was just shoked when I play FEAR. I went from 79% over 50FPS and now im 94% over 50FPS in the stress test. Im really happy that microsoft did sumthing good for the Gamers :P
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Hmm ... I wish if this was really something everyone should install they would call it DirectX 9.0d or something.
It's not really a huge update per se. They've been releasing revision updates/builds for months. The only difference for the February one is the performance increases people are claiming. Larger updates like 9.0b -> 9.0c gave features like SM3.0.
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Good point. It's probably one of those things that only gives better performance by suggestion (like most driver sets, IMO).
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Old Feb 14, 2006, 06:30 PM   #21
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how you know it installed? i went into dx and it still says same version
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When it was installing there was a screen that said it would replace files that where updated.. you should have seen some files being installed as the progress bar was going. You should also know it was installed by running any game.. the gains are noticeable across the board. FEAR was at least 10fps for me.
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I also got better gameplay framerates in some games with higher quality settings.
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how you know it installed? i went into dx and it still says same version
DxDiag -> DirectX Files

Scroll down and you'll notice some files have the 2/14/2006 date
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I'd like to see some hard evidence, like benchmarks before and after- I can't believe there us that much of a difference. I have it installed, but haven't tested yet.
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Ok, are these the files? Are all of them there? I used the SDK (or whatever that link was in my other post)... not the web update.



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Yes those look to be the same as from the net download, NINE updated files:

EDIT: Those updated files show a install date and not the creation date. If someone where to install them tomorrow and check they should see 2/15 on those files.


Sorry I can't provide 'hard evidence' for you dude, I'm just saying I noticed a difference, that should be enough. >shrug<
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EDIT: Those updated files show a install date and not the creation date. If someone where to install them tomorrow and check they should see 2/15 on those files.


Sorry I can't provide 'hard evidence' for you dude, I'm just saying I not