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    8600m GT - Direct X 10 compatible?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by marchudman, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. marchudman

    marchudman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all

    Am I going barmy? Thought I would give Call of Juarez a quick spin again and loaded it onto my XPS 1530 - the compatibiliy wizard fails my 8600 on the Direct X 10 test.

    Is the 8600 GT Direct X 10 compatible?
     
    marchudman, Aug 11, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes it is. :)
     
    Johnny T, Aug 11, 2008
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    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Yes.. :) :) You can check this in the nvidia control panel :)
     
    fonduekid, Aug 11, 2008
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    marchudman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for quick respone (rep clicked!) - thats what I thought too.
     
    marchudman, Aug 11, 2008
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    derviskemal Notebook Consultant

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    try updating your drivers and see if that makes any difference, i had the same problem with a DX10 screensaver a few months ago...
     
    derviskemal, Aug 11, 2008
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