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    Will vista run on...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by 3dmaker, Jan 27, 2006.

  1. 3dmaker

    3dmaker Newbie

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    Hi. I got a copy of Vista from a friend who got it from MSDN. I am going to try and install it on my Compaq Presario R3000. AMD Athlon 64 bit 3000+, graphics card: Nvidia GeForce 4 440 Go 64 mb. Will I get the good transparancy features?
     
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  2. SpacemanSpiff

    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    I think the 440 only supports DirectX 7.0, so it is two generations behind if you wish to run the Aerogel stuff.

    For a comparison of video cards see Adrian's Rojak Pot: http://www.rojakpot.com/
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Jan 27, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Throw it on see what happens. Worst case is it won't work. I personally found the areoglass feature to be annoying. Made it hard to read things.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 28, 2006
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    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    My GeForce4 supports Direct X 8.0, so I'd expect the same out come with yours. I don't think it supports Direct X 9.0, which Vista needs in order to use the AEROglass eye candy.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 28, 2006
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