Forcing Directx paths

[Kalessian]

I have two similar setups, two AXP 2100+ w/ 2x256MB DDR333 RAM. The only difference between the two are the video cards; one is running a 9600XT and the other the most powerful GeForce2Ti card made.

When I play BF1942, I can put the same settings of detail for both, and the GF2Ti system will run FASTER than the 9600XT.

I actually see this problem happen a lot.

I've already messed around with the known sound issues of BF1942, etc., and I think it's because the directx paths the cards are taking. The GF2Ti is running a much easier path than the 9600XT. (Would that be a DX7 or DX8 for the GF2?). I hear all about forcing paths in HL2, but after searching I can't figure out how to do it for any other game, specifically BF1942.

Thanks in advance.

 

[0roo0roo]

wait.. u can force dx path in hl2? how do u do that? it has a drop down list on mine that is faded out... so its like a feature that is locked out ro something..........

 

[BFG10K]

Every game will be different so you'll need to do some research how to force rendering paths. Usually it's done throught the console, command line or config files.

 

[Appledrop]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
wait.. u can force dx path in hl2? how do u do that? it has a drop down list on mine that is faded out... so its like a feature that is locked out ro something..........

mat_dxlevel X in console

(where x = direct x level - 70 = dx7, 80=dx8 90 = dx9)

 

[0roo0roo]

ah kewl they shoulda just let u select in the options menu.. bleh heh i might drop to dx7 just to see how uber smooth i can get it in cs source... where fps matters more then anything else

as for battlefiled 1942...i wasn't aware it used different paths.. it doesn't really have any advnaced effects/

 

[Kalessian]

That's a good idea 0roo

I was thinking of forcing DX8 on HL2 for my 9600XT so I can use some AA/AF, but that water is so pretty....

 

[0roo0roo]

yea i tried it. on the stress test i get 20 more fps in dx7. the graphics are so horrible that its not worth it though so i'm sticking with 8.1. my card isn't dx 9 anyways.