J john3 Banned Messages 2,130 Mar 12, 2006 #1 how is directX going to work, and will it need the newest video cards? like 7900 Series? and is there any other requirements to run DX10?
how is directX going to work, and will it need the newest video cards? like 7900 Series? and is there any other requirements to run DX10?
F FghtinIrshNvrDi Fully Optimized Messages 3,453 Mar 12, 2006 #2 You'll need a copy of Vista with DX10, and you'll need a GeForce 8 series card or ATI's equivilent. Ryan
You'll need a copy of Vista with DX10, and you'll need a GeForce 8 series card or ATI's equivilent. Ryan
OP OP J john3 Banned Messages 2,130 Mar 12, 2006 #3 so geforce 8 as in the ones soon to come out. and What do u need to run Vista properly? how poweful does ur computer need 2 be?
so geforce 8 as in the ones soon to come out. and What do u need to run Vista properly? how poweful does ur computer need 2 be?
F FghtinIrshNvrDi Fully Optimized Messages 3,453 Mar 12, 2006 #4 Something like 2.6ghz processor recommended. They're also going to want you to have 1gb of ram. A 6600GT should do the job for 3D interfaces. It depends on what release of Vista you buy. Ryan
Something like 2.6ghz processor recommended. They're also going to want you to have 1gb of ram. A 6600GT should do the job for 3D interfaces. It depends on what release of Vista you buy. Ryan
S slick_tech15 Daemon Poster Messages 686 Mar 12, 2006 #5 the interface will be pretty hard on the video card, so that is why you need an ok card. - charlie
OP OP J john3 Banned Messages 2,130 Mar 12, 2006 #6 im getting a 3800+, and i hope i can OC its pretty well ( im a n00b), 7900 GT, and 2GB Dual Channel.
OP OP J john3 Banned Messages 2,130 Mar 12, 2006 #7 but i doubt ill use it, im just saying in case i want to, i hear its a "prison"
S slick_tech15 Daemon Poster Messages 686 Mar 12, 2006 #8 do you mean a 3800 x2? I have one, but havent tried to overclock it yet. Lots of people on TF have it around 2.4-2.5 Ghz. - charlie
do you mean a 3800 x2? I have one, but havent tried to overclock it yet. Lots of people on TF have it around 2.4-2.5 Ghz. - charlie
F FghtinIrshNvrDi Fully Optimized Messages 3,453 Mar 12, 2006 #9 the 7900 series won't cut it. They're not DX10 compatible. Ryan
TheOtis Daemon Poster Messages 1,275 Location Planet Earth. Mar 13, 2006 #10 Yea, 2.5 w/ aftermarket cooling is as high as im seeing people go (including myself) without water cooling. Like irish said, the 7900's wont cut it. You'll have to get the 8 series to run DX10
Yea, 2.5 w/ aftermarket cooling is as high as im seeing people go (including myself) without water cooling. Like irish said, the 7900's wont cut it. You'll have to get the 8 series to run DX10