DirectX 9 game and video card with DirectX 8.1 support

[KVA]

If I have video card with DirectX 8.1 support will be I able to play DirectX 9 games with DirectX 9 installed on my computer?

 

[Harabecw]

You have to differentiate between games that use DX9's video features and games that need it for other stuff. If the game needs a DX9-capable card, you can't run it. if it can just use DX8 features over DX9 ones with your card, you can.

 

[Insidious]

I'm not aware of any game that demands DX9. Some utilize DX9 and you get extra 'stuff' with a DX9 video card, but
to re-iterate, I am not aware of any game DX9 or otherwise that won't run on a DX8 video card.

-Sid