GeForce MX440 SE running Direct X 9.0?

[fibes]

Hello,
I am trying to understand Direct X 9.0 and what cards are compatiable to 9.0. I have read articles about the ATI cards and how they are compatiable with Direct X 9.0. My Geforce MX card is Direct X 8.X, but i upgraded to 9.0. What exactly does this mean? I always thought my card could not be upgrade past 8.X. Will my card be able to play future games that command Direct X 9.0? I thinking of upgrading my card and I do not want to exceed 150.00(I would like to spend less then 100,if possible). Can I purchase, say, a Ti4200(maybe a REFURBISHED card) and upgrade to Direct X 9.0? I like to play BF 1942 and it just doesn't cut it on my GEforce card. Any expert advise would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[modedepe]

Even if you upgrade to dx9 you will not get the new dx9 effects if you are running an older dx8 card, such as a ti4200. Many games will require you to install the newer version of direct x, even if your card will not get any new effects from it. As far as a new card, a ti4200 would be a good choice for around $100. I think you could probably get a refurb 128mb version of one of them for around $80. Keep in mind this card will play dx9 games, but you will not get those dx9 effects.

 

[nick1985]

how did you get 5 80mm fans in a lanboy???

 

[Bateluer]

You could run DX9 on a old Voodoo Banshee card, but its not going to use any DX7, 8, or 9 effects. In theory it should fix bugs though. If you can afford to spend 150, then you may want to look at a Radeon 9600 Pro. The Powercolor card is a mere 148, which is a steal.

The 9600 Pro is also fully DX9 compliant, so you will be able to view at the purty DX9 eye candy at more than a slide show.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?catalog=48&DEPA=1&submit=property&mfrcode=0&propertycode=&propertycodevalue=4808,3668

 

[fibes]

by attaching 3 fans to my zalman universal fan bracket. I also have 1 fan in the front of the case and 1 fan in the rear.

 

[TVSET]

Is ATI Radeon 9600 work ok with Epox board?
I am thinking to buy the MSI Ti4200 128MB 8X AGP.
Spend little more money, should I get the ATI Radeon 9600 or Pro instead?
I am also wondering about DirectX 8 or 9 on the Ti4200 card.
Is the picture much better on Direct 9?

 

[FearoftheNight]

Originally posted by: TVSET
Is ATI Radeon 9600 work ok with Epox board?
I am thinking to buy the MSI Ti4200 128MB 8X AGP.
Spend little more money, should I get the ATI Radeon 9600 or Pro instead?
I am also wondering about DirectX 8 or 9 on the Ti4200 card.
Is the picture much better on Direct 9?

1. yes
2. nice
3. sure 9500 pro for ~ 160 or even better 9700 non pro for 200
4. Nope your hardware dun support the new features.

Edit: DID i jsut recommend 2 ati cards in 1 post? Ugh....sounds so fanboy-ish...no? (^_^x) No srry.

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: TVSET
Is ATI Radeon 9600 work ok with Epox board?
I am thinking to buy the MSI Ti4200 128MB 8X AGP.
Spend little more money, should I get the ATI Radeon 9600 or Pro instead?
I am also wondering about DirectX 8 or 9 on the Ti4200 card.
Is the picture much better on Direct 9?

Yes, the ATI card will work with the Epox board.
The MSU Ti4200 is probably a good card for the money.
I would spend the extra bucks and pick up a 9600 Pro, its 148 bucks retail at Newegg. I am not a big fan of refurbished cards at all.
The Ti4200 is a DX8.1 card. It has absolutely no DX9 features.
Its not really an image quality factor when you discuss DX8 vs DX9. DX9 has a much more robust feature set and demands that hardware be able to
pull of some pretty powerful effects. When a program is written to take full advantage of DX9 hardware, then the images it produces are truly stunning.

 

[McArra]

The Mx isn't DX8 hardware, it's DX7 compliant.

 

[TVSET]

Thanks guys.
I may spend little more and get the ATI.
The reason I ask, I heard somone said that ATI card may have problem working with some Nforce2 mother board.
From x8 to x9, I think I should go for x9.
Which is the cheapest DriectX 9 Vcard out there?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: TVSET
Thanks guys.
I may spend little more and get the ATI.
The reason I ask, I heard somone said that ATI card may have problem working with some Nforce2 mother board.
From x8 to x9, I think I should go for x9.
Which is the cheapest DriectX 9 Vcard out there?

DX9 isn't necessary yet. Don't buy into the "DX9 support!" propaganda.

Trust me, you don't want the cheapest DX9 card (FX5200). Either buy the Radeon 9600, or a geForce4 Ti series.

- M4H

 

[TVSET]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: TVSET
Thanks guys.
I may spend little more and get the ATI.
The reason I ask, I heard somone said that ATI card may have problem working with some Nforce2 mother board.
From x8 to x9, I think I should go for x9.
Which is the cheapest DriectX 9 Vcard out there?

DX9 isn't necessary yet. Don't buy into the "DX9 support!" propaganda.

Trust me, you don't want the cheapest DX9 card (FX5200). Either buy the Radeon 9600, or a geForce4 Ti series.

- M4H

Good point. FX5200 is not as good as Ti4200. ATI 9600 is a good buy.