ATI DX9 Demos

Zardon · Nov 13, 2002, 11:08 PM

I posted some screenshots (2fsaa) for all of you who either dont have a 9700 or dont want to risk installing the new drivers with MS DX9.

I am very impressed with these demos, and IQ, movement, lighting and overall smoothness is very high.

I am aware that static pictures do not do these demos justice but I thought you would all like a look at them anyway

Post all discussion in this thread, ive closed the picture threads.

Thanks.

Bear http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...&threadid=6910

DebevecRNL http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...&threadid=6913

Car http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...&threadid=6912

Nov 13, 2002, 11:21 PM

DAMN !!

Has it come to the point where we cant tell a computer generated image from the real thing ??

I just feel lucky to be alive in this techno world where all of this is possible.

I guess the next step is true VR.

Nov 14, 2002, 12:10 AM

Great shots.

Zardon, is there any way to remove the goddamn DX9RC0 without reinstall the full OS?

Mr.Floppy · Nov 14, 2002, 12:13 AM

maybe, but that for we could use some better graphical interface that a CRT/TFT i guess.

JavaFox · Nov 14, 2002, 12:32 AM

Holy shee-at!

Mr.Floppy · Nov 14, 2002, 01:05 AM

does directx-buster work for 9.0 and how to reinstall 8.1b on XP?
just asking, for now everything works ok for me with 9.0 build308.
not yet tried new RC0 drivers from ATI, but will asap

t0pD4wG · Nov 14, 2002, 03:17 AM

system restore dood and that will remove the direct x

e144539 · Nov 14, 2002, 03:31 AM

If you got the pipe you could get some videos here
http://www.ati.com/developer/demos/r9700.html
"In the meantime, we are pleased to present the following movies generated from screen grabs of the demos."

cts519 · Nov 14, 2002, 04:17 AM

First, I must say the images and video from the R300 are spendid.

On the other hand, I hate to be the one to piss on the parade of one of the replies, but this isn't render quality guys. We are probably 2+ years from it. When we can render (raytrace/caustics/soft shadows) in real-time..that is when we have bridged the gap between reality and gaming. Until then, we have to wait.

(I still have my Voodoo 1 from Orchid ($300) to mark the point when things got interesting)

Dividend · Nov 14, 2002, 04:26 AM

Damn!! Those are impressive! The globes

any one of those shots would make awesome wallpaper for the underpriveledged (maybe a little 4X lovin' first tho

)

What kind of frames does the car demo get? (i.e.: could the 9700 push 8+ cars and scenery or is this only useful in demos ATM?)

Heh, the globe shot entitled "underexposed" looks like my monitor if I don't use powerstrip to crank the gamma/contrast/brightness. And that's with all monitor controls cranked. Suppose its what I get for buying an HP so many years ago.

Mr.Floppy · Nov 14, 2002, 01:43 PM

that's what u'ld do, if u'd system restore enabled...
i dont have it enabled. suxx up to much disk space and slows down sometimes.

and i originally just wanted to dl the installfiles to do the install later, without having to dl them. but guess what: this funtkion was not implemented.. haha.
no prlobem, worx good for me. installed the new 6228 drivers.
next restart i'll make a run of 3DMark2001SE to check for any diffs.
so far..

btw: thanx for the video linx @e144539

Nov 13, 2002, 11:08 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	ATI DX9 Demos I posted some screenshots (2fsaa) for all of you who either dont have a 9700 or dont want to risk installing the new drivers with MS DX9. I am very impressed with these demos, and IQ, movement, lighting and overall smoothness is very high. I am aware that static pictures do not do these demos justice but I thought you would all like a look at them anyway Post all discussion in this thread, ive closed the picture threads. Thanks. Bear http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...&threadid=6910 DebevecRNL http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...&threadid=6913 Car http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...&threadid=6912

Nov 14, 2002, 12:13 AM	#4
Mr.Floppy the puzzled aimless Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: sol\ea\eu\de\sa Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	@GREEKRAGE: maybe, but that for we could use some better graphical interface that a CRT/TFT i guess. __________________ dont try this at home! - my (current) rig Last edited by Mr.Floppy; Nov 14, 2002 at 01:02 AM.

Nov 14, 2002, 01:05 AM	#6
Mr.Floppy the puzzled aimless Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: sol\ea\eu\de\sa Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	does directx-buster work for 9.0 and how to reinstall 8.1b on XP? just asking, for now everything works ok for me with 9.0 build308. not yet tried new RC0 drivers from ATI, but will asap __________________ dont try this at home! - my (current) rig

Nov 14, 2002, 03:17 AM	#7
t0pD4wG DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PA Posts: 124 Rep Power: 0	system restore dood and that will remove the direct x __________________ Windows Vista Basic 32 bit Asus A8N5X Motherboard AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 Dual Core Seagate 250 Gig Hd Maxtor 80 Gig Hd EVGA 8800GTS 640MB 2 Gig pc2700 Kinston Memory Creative X-FI Fatality Extreme Gamer 500 Watt Antec PSU

Nov 14, 2002, 03:31 AM	#8
e144539 lurker Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	bb If you got the pipe you could get some videos here http://www.ati.com/developer/demos/r9700.html "In the meantime, we are pleased to present the following movies generated from screen grabs of the demos."

Nov 13, 2002, 11:21 PM	#2
GREEKRAGE Guest Posts: n/a	DAMN !! Has it come to the point where we cant tell a computer generated image from the real thing ?? I just feel lucky to be alive in this techno world where all of this is possible. I guess the next step is true VR.

Nov 14, 2002, 12:10 AM	#3
T2k Guest Posts: n/a	Great shots. Zardon, is there any way to remove the goddamn DX9RC0 without reinstall the full OS?

Nov 14, 2002, 12:32 AM	#5
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	Holy shee-at!

Nov 14, 2002, 04:17 AM	#9
cts519 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	First, I must say the images and video from the R300 are spendid. On the other hand, I hate to be the one to piss on the parade of one of the replies, but this isn't render quality guys. We are probably 2+ years from it. When we can render (raytrace/caustics/soft shadows) in real-time..that is when we have bridged the gap between reality and gaming. Until then, we have to wait. (I still have my Voodoo 1 from Orchid ($300) to mark the point when things got interesting)

Nov 14, 2002, 04:26 AM	#10
Dividend the Lurker Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Damn!! Those are impressive! The globes any one of those shots would make awesome wallpaper for the underpriveledged (maybe a little 4X lovin' first tho ) What kind of frames does the car demo get? (i.e.: could the 9700 push 8+ cars and scenery or is this only useful in demos ATM?) Heh, the globe shot entitled "underexposed" looks like my monitor if I don't use powerstrip to crank the gamma/contrast/brightness. And that's with all monitor controls cranked. Suppose its what I get for buying an HP so many years ago.

Nov 14, 2002, 01:43 PM	#11
Mr.Floppy the puzzled aimless Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: sol\ea\eu\de\sa Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	@t0pD4wG that's what u'ld do, if u'd system restore enabled... i dont have it enabled. suxx up to much disk space and slows down sometimes. and i originally just wanted to dl the installfiles to do the install later, without having to dl them. but guess what: this funtkion was not implemented.. haha. no prlobem, worx good for me. installed the new 6228 drivers. next restart i'll make a run of 3DMark2001SE to check for any diffs. so far.. btw: thanx for the video linx @e144539 __________________ dont try this at home! - my (current) rig