DirectX 10/10.1 Compatibility??

[JackSpadesSI]

Can a graphics card that is compatible with DirectX 10/10.1 (e.g. Radeon HD 3450) operate with Windows XP?

What would be the result of attempting this: a) the card will only handle DirectX 9.0 information and run at a reduced rate, or b) the card won?t be detected at all by the OS?

I?m asking this on a friend?s behalf and to be specific, he?s trying to run?

this graphics card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121250

on this motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/product/...x?Item=N82E16813128010

using Windows XP Professional.

 

[OCGuy]

You will just be using DX9.

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
You will just be using DX9.

This.

Oh and I believe that your friend does know that card sucks at gaming, so DX10 or DX9, it doesn't really matter.

 

[AzN]

You have to upgrade Vista to use dx10 dx10.1 functionality. Dx10 makes little difference if any. and that card is too slow to run dx10 anyway.

 

[Sam25]

Originally posted by: Azn
You have to upgrade Vista to use dx10 dx10.1 functionality. Dx10 makes little difference if any. and that card is too slow to run dx10 anyway.

:thumbsup: Agreed.