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    how do I check my computer for direct x 10

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by firstn20, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. firstn20

    firstn20 Notebook Evangelist

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    hey guys I bought a new dell xps 1530 with the 8600 gt nvidia card. How can I check that direct x 10 is in there? I tried device manager and no luck. Also I installed 3dmark06 and it required direct x 9c to be installed in order to install 3dmark06. So I'm a bit worried, does the direct x 9c override my direct x 10? and how do I check my system, just want to see visually that its in there.

    THanks
     
    firstn20, Mar 28, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You have Vista, you have a DX10 card, and you have DX10 drivers. You have DX10.

    And no, DX10 was designed to allow DX9c to live side by side without issue.
     
    Greg, Mar 28, 2008
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  3. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    are you running xp or vista? if you're running xp, your definitely directx9. if vista came with your system, more than likely you're running directx10 unless you modified it. otherwise, i don't know how to check it but you can start with that.
     
    pukemon, Mar 28, 2008
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  4. redrazor11

    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    Run> DxDiag
     
    redrazor11, Mar 28, 2008
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  5. blitzerdog

    blitzerdog Notebook Consultant

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    Thats the only way.

    Vista = direct x 10
    XP & Below = direct x 9 or lower.
     
    blitzerdog, Mar 28, 2008
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