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    Force DirectX 7 Mode?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by segadc, Mar 3, 2006.

  1. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    Is this safe and why does it improve gaming (such as Call of Duty 2) so well??
     
    segadc, Mar 3, 2006
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    pbcustom98 Goldmember

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    not 100% sure, but i think it takes away everything that wouldnt run in DX7, and elimates it...shadows/textures/lighting..etc...so the gpu doesnt have to struggle with all of that and it runs better (more fps)

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, Mar 3, 2006
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  3. segadc

    segadc Notebook Consultant

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    Cool. Thanks. Time to trick some people into thinking my laptop can play CO2 really good... ;)
     
    segadc, Mar 3, 2006
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    There's an idea. ;)

    Basically, as PB said - takes away all the special FX. You don't get the shadows, advanced lighting, or the reflective shading. Basically just makes it a 3D game with basic lighting.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 3, 2006
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