DirectX 9 Beta Out!

NewsFactory · May 25, 2002, 01:17 PM

Just saw this @ Nvnews.net! received word that the DirectX 9 Beta 1 SDK release is now available for download.

Looks like the question as to when the Beta program would begin has now officially been answered.

Update: Got this Info from Neowin.net!

DX9 End-user Downloads (Beta1) - Coming Soon

http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?i...&category=main

DirectX 9 Beta 1 SDK Available

http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?i...&category=main

brc64 · May 25, 2002, 08:30 PM

Since it's been so long since I've had to worry about DirectX, what exactly are the benefits of upgrading to a new version? I know that some newer games force people to upgrade, but does it do anything for current and older games? Anyways, I learned my lesson with DX8 (screwed up my whole system).. I'm gonna wait a while before giving 9 a try.

- Me

WyreTheWolf · May 25, 2002, 09:34 PM

I would not ever recommend installing any BETA M$ stuff... Just remember that if you install a BETA version of DirectX it is very hard to repair, usually it means re-installing the OS.

Jeff · May 25, 2002, 09:37 PM

Plus with the expiry date on it, I am gonna wait a little while...maybe, I would like to try the SDK though.

~~Crash Override~~ · May 26, 2002, 03:22 AM

Here is a link to the actual page with the download for the DX9 Beta

Make sure you create a system restore point and reboot before installing this

And remember dont install it if youre afraid of having to reload your system

http://mikemth.com/downloads.php?d_o...X/DirectX9.zip

Malus · May 26, 2002, 04:22 AM

I install it (while forgeting to backup) and tell you guys how it is.

digitalwanderer · May 26, 2002, 12:17 PM

..installed it (sans backup, like I won't be re-installing windows on my box before Aug 20th

), and haven't noticed any performance improvement on my box and my penis is still the same size! I feel cheated!

BTW-They finally fixed the directsound debug level bug, I guess that's something.

Malus · May 26, 2002, 04:39 PM

Works fine for me as well. Maybe a little performance increase though.

May 25, 2002, 01:17 PM	#1
NewsFactory News Guru Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 0	DirectX 9 Beta Out! Just saw this @ Nvnews.net! received word that the DirectX 9 Beta 1 SDK release is now available for download. Looks like the question as to when the Beta program would begin has now officially been answered. Update: Got this Info from Neowin.net! DX9 End-user Downloads (Beta1) - Coming Soon http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?i...&category=main DirectX 9 Beta 1 SDK Available http://www.neowin.net/comments.php?i...&category=main

May 25, 2002, 09:37 PM	#4
Jeff Yarr... I be blind! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,191 Rep Power: 80	Plus with the expiry date on it, I am gonna wait a little while...maybe, I would like to try the SDK though. __________________

May 26, 2002, 04:22 AM	#6
Malus BSD SMASH! Join Date: May 2002 Location: A rabbit hole. . . Posts: 1,170 Rep Power: 0	I install it (while forgeting to backup) and tell you guys how it is. __________________ quad (FreeBSD/amd64 8-CURRENT): Intel Q6600 - Asus P5E-VM HDMI - 2x2 GB Kingston PC6400 DDR2 Ram - Seagate 320GB 7200RPM HD - 2xSeagate 1TB 7200RPM HD in RAID 1 via ZFS - Lite-On 20x DVD Multi Recorder - Coolermaster Centurion 5 router (FreeBSD/amd64 8-CURRENT): Intel E4500 - Intel D945GCNL - 2 GB PC6400 Mushkin Ram - Lite-On 48x24x48x16 - Seagate 320GB 7200RPM HD - Silverstone SST-SG02-F wanderer (FreeBSD/i386 7-CURRENT): Lenovo Thinkpad T61p mini (OS X 10.5): Intel Core 2 Duo @ 1.8Ghz, 4 GB Mushkin PC5400 Ram - Headroom MicroDAC Portable sound: Rockboxed iPod Video -> Westone UM2's Not-So-Portable Sound: Headroon MicroDAC -> Singlepower PPX3-SLAM -> Grado RS-1's or Beyerdynamic DT-880's Very-Not-Portable-Sound: Squeezebox v3 -> Denon AVR-1507 -> B&W 683's & Sunfire HRS-10

May 26, 2002, 12:17 PM	#7
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	Got it.. ..installed it (sans backup, like I won't be re-installing windows on my box before Aug 20th ), and haven't noticed any performance improvement on my box and my penis is still the same size! I feel cheated! BTW-They finally fixed the directsound debug level bug, I guess that's something. __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

May 26, 2002, 04:39 PM	#8
Malus BSD SMASH! Join Date: May 2002 Location: A rabbit hole. . . Posts: 1,170 Rep Power: 0	Works fine for me as well. Maybe a little performance increase though. __________________ quad (FreeBSD/amd64 8-CURRENT): Intel Q6600 - Asus P5E-VM HDMI - 2x2 GB Kingston PC6400 DDR2 Ram - Seagate 320GB 7200RPM HD - 2xSeagate 1TB 7200RPM HD in RAID 1 via ZFS - Lite-On 20x DVD Multi Recorder - Coolermaster Centurion 5 router (FreeBSD/amd64 8-CURRENT): Intel E4500 - Intel D945GCNL - 2 GB PC6400 Mushkin Ram - Lite-On 48x24x48x16 - Seagate 320GB 7200RPM HD - Silverstone SST-SG02-F wanderer (FreeBSD/i386 7-CURRENT): Lenovo Thinkpad T61p mini (OS X 10.5): Intel Core 2 Duo @ 1.8Ghz, 4 GB Mushkin PC5400 Ram - Headroom MicroDAC Portable sound: Rockboxed iPod Video -> Westone UM2's Not-So-Portable Sound: Headroon MicroDAC -> Singlepower PPX3-SLAM -> Grado RS-1's or Beyerdynamic DT-880's Very-Not-Portable-Sound: Squeezebox v3 -> Denon AVR-1507 -> B&W 683's & Sunfire HRS-10

May 25, 2002, 08:30 PM	#2
brc64 Zeeky H. Bomb Join Date: May 2002 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 826 Rep Power: 0	Since it's been so long since I've had to worry about DirectX, what exactly are the benefits of upgrading to a new version? I know that some newer games force people to upgrade, but does it do anything for current and older games? Anyways, I learned my lesson with DX8 (screwed up my whole system).. I'm gonna wait a while before giving 9 a try. - Me

May 25, 2002, 09:34 PM	#3
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	I would not ever recommend installing any BETA M$ stuff... Just remember that if you install a BETA version of DirectX it is very hard to repair, usually it means re-installing the OS.

May 26, 2002, 03:22 AM	#5
~~Crash Override~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,448 Rep Power: 0	Here is a link to the actual page with the download for the DX9 Beta Make sure you create a system restore point and reboot before installing this And remember dont install it if youre afraid of having to reload your system http://mikemth.com/downloads.php?d_o...X/DirectX9.zip