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Who runs on DirectX 10?

What DirectX do you run in FSX?

  • DirectX 9

    Votes: 343 79.0%
  • DirectX 10

    Votes: 91 21.0%

  • Total voters
    434
Want to go Windows 7 and running Nvidia 285 on direct x 9...and REX 2
One question...as far as I read it looks like we can change aleatory between direct 9 and 10..
Is this true? Wich one do you Gents, think best? looks like 10, no?

Best regards

We can allright but, for my system, as soon I installed Accel I was usiing DX10 very well (switching on/off DX9/DX10 at will) then, all of a sudden, switching on DX10 opening screen goes black and FSX refuse to start !!!!!
This the reason why I fly in DX9 mode !!!
Has anybody had same strange ....grrrrrr ??????

Italo
 
I am using Win 7 (ultimate)..switching on/off DX9/DX10 at will. Everything is awesome, FPS in the 50's and 60'S. All sliders to the right!

The only problem is I can't find an image grabber or screenshot that works.



Dick

CPU: Intel Core i7 920
CPU Cooling: Stock Intel HS&F
Motherboard: Intel DX58SO Extreme
RAM: 3 x 2GB G.Skill 1333MHz DDR3 HP Triple Channel
Graphics:BFG Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS 640mhz (DX-10)
Sound: Creative SBX-Fi Audio [1000]
Monitor: Samsung 24" 2443BW LCD
Primary Hard Drive: Western Digital 150GB VelociRaptor SATA2
Secondary Hard Drive: Old Western Digital 74GB Raptor
Optical Drive: Pioneer DVD-RW 216BK SATA
Power Supply: Seasonic 700W M12
Case: Cooler Master Stacker 832 SE
 
I actually like DX10 mode for the performance gains but the flickering scenery drives me nuts so I usually keep it on DX9.

LouP
 
I see that DX10 flickering on run- and taxyways only on larger airports, those that have that yellow taxyway lines.
Since I avoid them like the plague anyway it's a nobrainer, DX10 all the way.
Better performance in DX10, much less impact on fps when using bloom and more hassle-free in regards to AA.
The newer third party airfield addons do not suffer from that flickering btw. That seems to be true at least for the ORBX USA/Canada airfields.
 
meh. On my machine, DX-10 gives me one setting of 1280x720, when my screen is 1920x1080.. looks like hell, and the rest of the anomalies ( flickering, too bright, missing textures etc ) make it not worth it...
 
My FSX computer is running Windows XP so picking which version of DirectX to use is a no-brainer; it's DX9 or nothing! :icon_lol:

Regards, Mike Mann
 
Sometimes I turn on DX10 along with a few extra features. Usually this is off though because I use NVidia's 3D shutter glasses, and that does not work with the DX10 preview feature (along with light bloom I think).

That is a real shame, I was about to give DX10 a go with my nVidia 3D glasses :frown:
 
I am using Win 7 (ultimate)..switching on/off DX9/DX10 at will. Everything is awesome, FPS in the 50's and 60'S. All sliders to the right!

The only problem is I can't find an image grabber or screenshot that works.



Dick

CPU: Intel Core i7 920
CPU Cooling: Stock Intel HS&F
Motherboard: Intel DX58SO Extreme
RAM: 3 x 2GB G.Skill 1333MHz DDR3 HP Triple Channel
Graphics:BFG Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS 640mhz (DX-10)
Sound: Creative SBX-Fi Audio [1000]
Monitor: Samsung 24" 2443BW LCD
Primary Hard Drive: Western Digital 150GB VelociRaptor SATA2
Secondary Hard Drive: Old Western Digital 74GB Raptor
Optical Drive: Pioneer DVD-RW 216BK SATA
Power Supply: Seasonic 700W M12
Case: Cooler Master Stacker 832 SE

The built-in screen shot grabber won't work?

LouP
 
Problems aside I have since switched DX10 back on and despite the issues, it just feels better for some reason. Maybe I'll switch it back at some point but I am doing my best to keep it on right now. Anyone know what version Flight will be using?

LouP
 
I've finally (and defenitevely) switched to DX10 !!:applause::applause:
End of going up and down DX9-DX10-DX9 again ... and so on :salute:
Italo
 
I've finally (and defenitevely) switched to DX10 !!:applause::applause:
End of going up and down DX9-DX10-DX9 again ... and so on :salute:
Italo

How did you get DX10 to work finally? I am still having the same problems you posted above. After switching to DX10 I get the flash screen then it drops to the tool bar and stays there. In Taskmanager I can see FSX running slowly and dxdiag also. Any tips?
 
Sometimes I turn on DX10 along with a few extra features. Usually this is off though because I use NVidia's 3D shutter glasses, and that does not work with the DX10 preview feature (along with light bloom I think).

I've discovered this isn't the case on my system! Based on this post I didn't bother to even try DX10 with my nVidia 3D glasses... until today. What a fantastic result!! The 3D effect plus the DX10 shading makes for an unforgetable experience for me! My system specs are in my signature for those who are interested. When I first switched to DX10 the screen resolution was all wrong, but having corrected that it 3D workded just fine. I also find DX10 very smooth, which adds to my experience using TrackIR with 3D glasses.

Question:
How can I get the optimum display settings for DX10? To start with, what DX should I be running on my OS? Should I be using nVidia Inspector for the settings, or should I use in-game? Either way, what are the best settings people know of??

Many thanks.
 
Really stupid question time ..

Running XP with an Nvidia X275 card which I think is DX10 capable. I have never - ever - seen anything on the FSX UI menus to allow me to select DX10 or its "preview." Where does one find this exacly? Also, I don't recall actually downloading DirectX 10, so is that the issue?

Thanks

expat
 
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