OpenGL or D3D? Which one do i use?

[MigAce312]

I have a Radeon LE. I mostly play CS. Which video mode should I use? OpenGL or D3D?

 

[dawks]

OpenGL 😀

The D3D implementation in Half-Life/Counter-Strike really sucks. It was just whipped up quickly for compatibility..

 

[Insidious]

I usually just try each when I am setting up a game that offers the choice.

usually, it is OpenGL that runs/looks the best for me, but since switching to WindowsXP and a GF3, the D3D
performance is (un)usually good too. (it's mostly personal preference)

 

[BFG10K]

In most games that have a choice between OpenGL and Direct3D you'll find that OpenGL works better.

 

[Mem]

OpenGL is CS native API so use that,if you try D3D you will see it does not look so good even on best image quality setting.