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    Civ5 DX11

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Razor2, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. Razor2

    Razor2 Notebook Deity

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    Just installed Civ5 on my new notebook and if I start the DX11 version it crashes back to desktop. DX9 works fine.

    Is this a driver problem? My XPS15 still has the stock drivers.
     
    Razor2, Mar 24, 2011
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  2. c4sc4

    c4sc4 Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe, what driver version do you have installed?
     
    c4sc4, Mar 24, 2011
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  3. Razor2

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    265.94 was shipped with the notebook...is there any newer driver which supports the 540M and optimus?
     
    Razor2, Mar 24, 2011
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    Probably Intel HDwhatever is being used instead of 540m
     
    key001, Mar 24, 2011
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  5. Razor2

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    Its definitely the 540M in DX9, as it runs on high in 1080p without a hitch...it could be some problem with the optimus, if the 540M is not started when DX11 is selected...
     
    Razor2, Mar 24, 2011
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  6. c4sc4

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    I just looked in my Civ 5 directory and it looks like there are two different .exes, there is one called CivilizationV and one called CivilizationV_DX11. Try adding the second one to the whitelist and see if that fixes it.
     
    c4sc4, Mar 24, 2011
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  7. Richteralan

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    Civ 5 DX11 mode is broken.

    Check their official forums.
     
    Richteralan, Mar 24, 2011
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  8. hakira

    hakira <3 xkcd

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    Except that it isn't broken for everyone, I play in dx11 mode every time without problems.

    op try updating to the latest drivers you can find with 540m support, I think nv is up to 270.xx now
     
    hakira, Mar 24, 2011
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  9. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Agree with Hakira. DX 11 works wonders with me. In fact, it is DX 9 that keeps crashing and failing to start. I am forced to run in DX 11 mode :rolleyes: .
     
    Star Forge, Mar 24, 2011
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