Directx 9.0 Feb

savak · Feb 14, 2006, 04:06 AM

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.

~~Timsh~~ · Feb 14, 2006, 04:17 AM

theres a new dx then 9c? link

Rayder · Feb 14, 2006, 04:21 AM

Yes, yes, link please. When I quickly checked MS, all I found was the Dec 2005 version.

TJ- · Feb 14, 2006, 04:28 AM

DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (February 2005) Extras

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

e v o · Feb 14, 2006, 04:44 AM

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

Lowfat · Feb 14, 2006, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e v o

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

thanks for the link.

Dyre Straits · Feb 14, 2006, 08:04 AM

Ditto here.

Got it all installed. Now, on to see what the games look and feel like.

TJ- · Feb 14, 2006, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e v o

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

oops silly me still thinking its 2005

~~Sanafabich~~ · Feb 14, 2006, 04:50 PM

mmm thanks for the link, will try it ASAP

BulletTheory · Feb 14, 2006, 06:37 PM

Downloading. Ill write a feedback after installing/playing!

BWX · Feb 14, 2006, 06:49 PM

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/t...splaylang%3den

Is that the same?

BulletTheory · Feb 14, 2006, 07:16 PM

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!!

Vikingod · Feb 14, 2006, 07:35 PM

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.

Iria · Feb 14, 2006, 07:53 PM

Hmm ... I wish if this was really something everyone should install they would call it DirectX 9.0d or something.

Vikingod · Feb 14, 2006, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iria

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).

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Feb 14, 2006, 08:18 PM

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

[Aura]W32Led@mm · Feb 14, 2006, 08:19 PM

We should make sure that everyone knows about this new directX cos its just so fucking awesome!

BulletTheory · Feb 14, 2006, 08:31 PM

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

No_Style · Feb 14, 2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iria

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.

LeanWolf · Feb 14, 2006, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikingod

Good point. It's probably one of those things that only gives better performance by suggestion (like most driver sets, IMO).

yup!

~~Timsh~~ · Feb 15, 2006, 12:30 AM

how you know it installed? i went into dx and it still says same version

Pluvious · Feb 15, 2006, 12:44 AM

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.

ViP3RH3LL · Feb 15, 2006, 01:19 AM

I also got better gameplay framerates in some games with higher quality settings.

No_Style · Feb 15, 2006, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timsh

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

BWX · Feb 15, 2006, 01:26 AM

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.

BWX · Feb 15, 2006, 01:30 AM

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.

(sorted by date)

Pluvious · Feb 15, 2006, 02:54 AM

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<

No_Style · Feb 15, 2006, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pluvious

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<

I found the creation date peculiar as well..

OmegaRED · Feb 15, 2006, 03:35 AM

Not sure if it was the patch or new DirectX but BF2 seems to run noticably slower now. I don't have F.E.A.R installed to check it.

savak · Feb 15, 2006, 04:20 AM

I got it from here. It's 49mb :

http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1321

Feb 14, 2006, 04:06 AM	#1
savak HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 88 Rep Power: 0	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. Last edited by savak; Feb 15, 2006 at 04:22 AM.

Feb 14, 2006, 04:28 AM	#4
TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (February 2005) Extras http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en __________________ new sig comming soon

Feb 14, 2006, 04:44 AM	#5
e v o HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 47 System Specs	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 __________________

Feb 14, 2006, 06:37 PM	#10
BulletTheory Forgiveness is a Six Gun Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,329 Rep Power: 53 System Specs	Downloading. Ill write a feedback after installing/playing! __________________ Asus P8Z68-Pro \| Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4Ghz \| Asus GTX580 Matrix @ 940/4630 \| 8GB Corsair Vengence \| Intel 510 120GB SSD WD Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750W PSU \| Corsair Obsidian 650D Case \| Samsung 245bw 24inch LCD Razer Lycosa \| Razer Imperator \| Razer Goliathus Extended Edition \| Razer Megalodon Headset

Feb 14, 2006, 06:49 PM	#11
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/t...splaylang%3den Is that the same? __________________

Feb 14, 2006, 04:17 AM	#2
~~Timsh~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 107 Rep Power: 0	theres a new dx then 9c? link

Feb 14, 2006, 04:21 AM	#3
Rayder Mostly lurking lately.... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,160 Rep Power: 71	Yes, yes, link please. When I quickly checked MS, all I found was the Dec 2005 version.

Feb 14, 2006, 08:04 AM	#7
Dyre Straits HH Old Fuddy Duddy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 14,029 Rep Power: 201 System Specs	Ditto here. Got it all installed. Now, on to see what the games look and feel like.

Feb 14, 2006, 04:50 PM	#9
~~Sanafabich~~ BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 511 Rep Power: 0	mmm thanks for the link, will try it ASAP

Feb 14, 2006, 07:16 PM	#12
BulletTheory Forgiveness is a Six Gun Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,329 Rep Power: 53 System Specs	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!! __________________ Asus P8Z68-Pro \| Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4Ghz \| Asus GTX580 Matrix @ 940/4630 \| 8GB Corsair Vengence \| Intel 510 120GB SSD WD Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750W PSU \| Corsair Obsidian 650D Case \| Samsung 245bw 24inch LCD Razer Lycosa \| Razer Imperator \| Razer Goliathus Extended Edition \| Razer Megalodon Headset

Feb 14, 2006, 07:35 PM	#13
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	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. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Feb 14, 2006, 07:53 PM	#14
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Hmm ... I wish if this was really something everyone should install they would call it DirectX 9.0d or something.

Feb 14, 2006, 08:18 PM	#16
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	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 __________________ 3DMark05 score:7856 3DMark06:3753

Feb 14, 2006, 08:19 PM	#17
[Aura]W32Led@mm DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 285 Rep Power: 0	We should make sure that everyone knows about this new directX cos its just so fucking awesome! __________________ 3DMark05 score:7856 3DMark06:3753

Feb 14, 2006, 08:31 PM	#18
BulletTheory Forgiveness is a Six Gun Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,329 Rep Power: 53 System Specs	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 __________________ Asus P8Z68-Pro \| Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4Ghz \| Asus GTX580 Matrix @ 940/4630 \| 8GB Corsair Vengence \| Intel 510 120GB SSD WD Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750W PSU \| Corsair Obsidian 650D Case \| Samsung 245bw 24inch LCD Razer Lycosa \| Razer Imperator \| Razer Goliathus Extended Edition \| Razer Megalodon Headset

Feb 15, 2006, 12:30 AM	#21
~~Timsh~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 107 Rep Power: 0	how you know it installed? i went into dx and it still says same version

Feb 15, 2006, 12:44 AM	#22
Pluvious Elisha = hottie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: USA CA. SF Bay Area Posts: 1,318 Rep Power: 56	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. __________________

Feb 15, 2006, 01:19 AM	#23
ViP3RH3LL DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: BF2142 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 0	I also got better gameplay framerates in some games with higher quality settings.

Feb 15, 2006, 01:26 AM	#25
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	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. __________________

Feb 15, 2006, 01:30 AM	#26
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	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. (sorted by date) __________________

Feb 15, 2006, 02:54 AM	#27
Pluvious Elisha = hottie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: USA CA. SF Bay Area Posts: 1,318 Rep Power: 56	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< __________________ Last edited by Pluvious; Feb 15, 2006 at 03:01 AM.

Feb 15, 2006, 03:35 AM	#29
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,625 Rep Power: 171 System Specs	Not sure if it was the patch or new DirectX but BF2 seems to run noticably slower now. I don't have F.E.A.R installed to check it. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Feb 15, 2006, 04:20 AM	Thread Starter #30
savak HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 88 Rep Power: 0	I got it from here. It's 49mb : http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1321