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kuhu · May 06, 2006, 08:47 PM // 20:47

I just recently upgraded my computer from directx 8 to 9. I ran the dxdiag to check what version of directx is currently installed, yet when I go into Guildwars and check it says that I am still using 8. Could anyone explain to me why directx 9 is not working in Guildwars? Thanks in advance.

Lerxst_of_Syrinx · May 06, 2006, 08:53 PM // 20:53

You may have DirectX 9 installed, but if your video card isn't a DirectX 9 compatible video card, you will never use DirectX 9 and will default to using DirectX 8 (like it is).

kuhu · May 06, 2006, 09:40 PM // 21:40

Is there any way for me to check if my video card is compatible with directx 9?

Matsumi · May 06, 2006, 09:59 PM // 21:59

You can run dxdiag from going to start, then run, then type dxdiag. Check the display tab at the top and perform some tests.

Tachyon · May 06, 2006, 10:08 PM // 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuhu

Is there any way for me to check if my video card is compatible with directx 9?

Yeah, the simplest way would be to post what card you have here.

kuhu · May 06, 2006, 10:36 PM // 22:36

RADEON 7500 is the graphics card

Tachyon · May 06, 2006, 11:33 PM // 23:33

The 7500 is a DX7 card, as notified by the '7' in the name.

Josh · May 07, 2006, 12:14 AM // 00:14

Aza, Radeons were titled in there name by there DirectX compatibility? O_O

So a ATI Sapphire Radeon 9250 (what I have) is DX9 compatible? Never knew that o_O Thanks.

I guess nVidia don't do that then? GeForce 6600, there not exactly DX6?

Matsumi · May 07, 2006, 12:39 AM // 00:39

The 7 in the front of the 7500 does not mean which direct x version it supports. It actually supports direct x 8. You might want to try going to ATI's web site and see if there are updated drivers for your vid card.

kuhu · May 07, 2006, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Ive been looking around at that site, and really I do not have a clue what I would download to update my graphics card. I am very computer illiterate ^^;;....

DamFiNo · May 07, 2006, 12:59 AM // 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lerxst_of_Syrinx

You may have DirectX 9 installed, but if your video card isn't a DirectX 9 compatible video card, you will never use DirectX 9 and will default to using DirectX 8 (like it is).

I am running Direct X 9c. I have an ATI 9600 Pro video card that is DX9 compatible. DXDiag runs all tests successfully. Yet GW says it is using DX8. Have you an explanation other than something has to be manually changed somewhere? Or maybe GW can't use DX9?

Matsumi · May 07, 2006, 01:02 AM // 01:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuhu

Ive been looking around at that site, and really I do not have a clue what I would download to update my graphics card. I am very computer illiterate ^^;;....

At the top of the page there is something that says drivers & software, move your mouse over it but don't click, then select your operating system from the drop down by clicking, then select which type, in this case Radeon, then download the updated catalyst driver and install.

Tachyon · May 07, 2006, 03:00 AM // 03:00

Matsumi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Review of 7500

While ATi’s "little" 7500 definitely won’t be able to threaten NVIDIA’s heavyweight GeForce 3, that’s not its mission anyway. That’s a job for the upcoming 8500, which will bring SmartShader technology to the fray. This relegates the 7500 to another feature and performance class, as the new nomenclature already indicates. The 7 in the name denotes the DirectX generation the card is from. Thus, 7xxx=DirectX7. The following number denotes the performance level. The new system is meant to put an end to the confusion caused by the different retail and OEM versions of the original RADEON, which differed in memory and core clockspeeds. Should a slower OEM version be released, it would most likely be named 7400 or something like that to make it easily identifiable and prevent mix-ups. Which bings us to another important point: The 7500 / RV200 core is not the eagerly anticipated new RADEON version with SmartShader, Truform and Smoothvision technologies!

Matsumi · May 07, 2006, 03:14 AM // 03:14

I see your point, but it still supports direct x 8

Radeon 7500 Features & Specs

* Powered by the RADEON™ 7500 graphics processing unit (GPU)
* High performance 3D graphics featuring ATI’s CHARISMA ENGINE™, PIXEL TAPESTRY™ and HYPER Z™ technologies
* RADEON™ 7500 display engine enables many combinations of CRT (VGA), digital flat panel (DVI), and TV displays.
* Hydravision™ Multiple Monitor Management Software provides a flexible, user-friendly interface for multiple display settings
* Supports DirectX 8.0® and OpenGL®
* Features DVI interface with integrated 165MHz TMDS transmitter for resolutions up to 1600 x 1200
* Industry-leading DVD video playback
* Supports 3D resolutions (32-bit color) up to 2048x1536
* AGP universal bus (for AGP 2X/4X systems)

Features:
* High performance 3D and 2D
* RADEON™ 7500 comes powered by up to 64MB of DDR memory to accelerate latest 2D and 3D graphics, productivity applications and games
* Delivers immersive, realistic 32-bit true color graphics without performance decline
* High resolution 32-bit 3D graphics up to 2048x1536
* Full support of and compliance with powerful DirectX® and OpenGL® applications
* CHARISMA ENGINE™ supports full Transformation, Clipping and Lighting (T&L) at up to 40.0 million triangles/second peak processing capability
* Features HYPER™ Z technology to boost effective memory bandwidth by over 20% (8.8 GB/sec)
* PIXEL TAPESTRY™, the RADEON™ 7500 3D rendering engine, powers an incredible 1.6 Gigatexels per second for unsurpassed graphics performance
* Flexible dual monitor support
* RADEON™ 7500 technology supports combinations of traditional CRT monitors, flat panel displays and TV

Matsumi · May 07, 2006, 03:49 AM // 03:49

Nevermind, guess I was wrong, what I was looking at was describing a mobility radeon 7500 being compliant. Guess you're just going to have to take a look at the supported video cards for Guild Wars.... You could also check out what some people did that had radeon 7500 cards on here. I would imagine the graphics would be really poor, but you might still be able to play. Best bet however, would be to get a more up to date vid card.

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthrea...hreadid=142885

Minimum System Specs:

* Windows XP/2000/ME/98
* Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz or equivalent
* 256 MB RAM
* CD-ROM Drive
* 2 GB Available HDD Space
* ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
* 16-bit Sound Card
* Internet connection
* Keyboard and mouse

Recommended System Specs:

* Windows XP/2000/ME/98
* Intel Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent
* 512 MB RAM
* CD-ROM Drive
* 2 GB Available HDD Space
* ATI Radeon 9000 or GeForce 4 Ti Series Video Card with 64MB of VRAM
* 16-bit Sound Card
* Internet connection
* Keyboard and mouse

Lerxst_of_Syrinx · May 07, 2006, 08:42 PM // 20:42

In a nutshell:

Your Radeon 7500 will never be able to run at DirectX 9 because it does not have the support built into its hardware -- no matter what version of DirectX you have loaded into Windows or what video drivers you install.

ducktape · May 08, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamFiNo

I am running Direct X 9c. I have an ATI 9600 Pro video card that is DX9 compatible. DXDiag runs all tests successfully. Yet GW says it is using DX8. Have you an explanation other than something has to be manually changed somewhere? Or maybe GW can't use DX9?

I had the same problem, updated my drivers, and then got a bunch of problems with blue stuff everywhere. I have a Radeon X1600 Pro, and I found this combination worked well, it should also work for your card.

Get the April DirectX package from Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Get the Catalyst 6.4 drivers
https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206..._enu_31959.exe

Happy video card and happy GW afterwards

kuhu · May 09, 2006, 01:58 AM // 01:58

that last link of yours doesnt work