DirectX 10 on XP

Randomambusher · Oct 23, 2008, 01:13 AM

Hi there, first time poster... short time reader-of-posts.

I recently installed a community-modded version of DXT for XP, it works beautifully on the three comps I put it on. It lets me run Assassin's Creed in DXT mode and has given me a performance boost in DX9, I gained 350 marks in 3DMark 03 when I benchmarked after installing it.

So I'd like to recommend it for everyone running XP wanting to play Crisis, Mass Effect, etc. Here's the link.

I hope this doesn't cause anyone trouble and I have a looming feeling that someone will post a reply explaining why this isn't a good idea, but it has worked nicely for me.

Much love, Rando

**kris23** · Oct 23, 2008, 01:32 AM

welcome to DH Rando!

lol and welcome to these forums where all lovers of computers come to stagnate and shoot the breeze...

since DX10 is supposedly implemented into the core of windows vista and is supposedly impossible to fully implement on XP theres a whole lot of controversy over these patches....

but as long as it helps increase the IQ of a game and get any sort of improvement, thats something good..

really, whether its true DX10 or not isnt as important as whether the game can be played closer to the real deal or not.....

Oct 23, 2008, 01:13 AM	#1
Randomambusher DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	DirectX 10 on XP Hi there, first time poster... short time reader-of-posts. I recently installed a community-modded version of DXT for XP, it works beautifully on the three comps I put it on. It lets me run Assassin's Creed in DXT mode and has given me a performance boost in DX9, I gained 350 marks in 3DMark 03 when I benchmarked after installing it. So I'd like to recommend it for everyone running XP wanting to play Crisis, Mass Effect, etc. Here's the link. I hope this doesn't cause anyone trouble and I have a looming feeling that someone will post a reply explaining why this isn't a good idea, but it has worked nicely for me. Much love, Rando

Oct 23, 2008, 01:32 AM	#2
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,015 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: DirectX 10 on XP welcome to DH Rando! lol and welcome to these forums where all lovers of computers come to stagnate and shoot the breeze... since DX10 is supposedly implemented into the core of windows vista and is supposedly impossible to fully implement on XP theres a whole lot of controversy over these patches.... but as long as it helps increase the IQ of a game and get any sort of improvement, thats something good.. really, whether its true DX10 or not isnt as important as whether the game can be played closer to the real deal or not..... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!