Can I run the game without a dx9 card?

Hannigaholic · #1 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 09:58 AM

Just wondering if I can run the game using my GF4 ti4200 because on the back of the box it says I need a dx9.0c-compatible video card and I'm not sure whether this means software compatible or hardware compatible

HL2 ran fine but I thought I'd check here before I spend my £30

Thanks to anybody that can help

Radijs · #2 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 11:28 AM

Looking at the box you need a card of minimal DX7. You need DX9 installed but that should not pose a problem.

Hannigaholic · #3 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 11:39 AM

OK cheers - I could have sworn the box I saw said dx9 card but if it actually says dx7 then I'm off to buy tomorrow

Thanks again

Radijs · #4 (**permalink**) 11-25-2004, 08:02 AM

Double check just to be certain.

vesselle · #5 (**permalink**) 11-25-2004, 08:30 PM

hrmmm, odd. my box says all sound and video cards need to be DX9 compliant, and running DX9.0c drivers.

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Johnny too bad · #6 (**permalink**) 11-26-2004, 07:00 PM

I was able to run the game with a Geforce 4 mx, the loading was a ***** but it looks nice and there is little to no lag.

P.S. I also am under the minimum required RAM, it says you need 384 but I only have 256.

vesselle · #7 (**permalink**) 11-26-2004, 08:09 PM

anyone having problems with low-end cards not performing well can force DX8 or DX7. there've been reports that it helps.

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darlantan · #8 (**permalink**) 11-27-2004, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannigaholic

Just wondering if I can run the game using my GF4 ti4200 because on the back of the box it says I need a dx9.0c-compatible video card and I'm not sure whether this means software compatible or hardware compatible

HL2 ran fine but I thought I'd check here before I spend my £30

Thanks to anybody that can help

I have a ti 4200 and the game runs. A bit choppy in the big city areas but fine once you're indoors