Radeon X1600 series driver update

[KanekiGhoulPT]

Hi guys, I have a Radeon X1600 series that are not up-to-date.
I really wanted to update the drivers because I'm trying to run DirectX11, and I can't do it like this.
Besides, I've used many "Driver update tools" and they all show the same thing.
Problem is, they're also all paid.

 

[COLGeek]

That is a very old GPU. AMD/ATI stopped producing drivers a long time ago for that series. Vista drivers are available, but are quite dated.

64-bit: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/legacy?product=Legacy1&os=Windows%20Vista%20-%2064

32-bit: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/legacy?product=Legacy1&os=Windows%20Vista%20-%2032

 

[KanekiGhoulPT]

That is a very old GPU. AMD/ATI stopped producing drivers a long time ago for that series. Vista drivers are available, but are quite dated.

64-bit: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/legacy?product=Legacy1&os=Windows%20Vista%20-%2064

32-bit: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/legacy?product=Legacy1&os=Windows%20Vista%20-%2032

It worked, the graphic drivers were updated!
However, the same problem remains:
Your adapter doesn't support DirectX10...

 

[spdragoo]

That's because it's a really, really old GPU. As you can tell from the date of this review (http://techreport.com/review/8864/ati-radeon-x1000-series-gpus), it was released about 12 years ago. The card only supports DirectX v9.0c; they didn't start supporting DirectX 10 until the HD 2000 series.

 

[KanekiGhoulPT]

That's because it's a really, really old GPU. As you can tell from the date of this review (http://techreport.com/review/8864/ati-radeon-x1000-series-gpus), it was released about 12 years ago. The card only supports DirectX v9.0c; they didn't start supporting DirectX 10 until the HD 2000 series.

Oh, I see.
Then I guess there's no helping it.
Thanks for your help!
I guess I'll have to buy a new one.
What a waste, I really wanted to play ARGO.
Once again thanks!

 

[spdragoo]

No problem. However, is your X1600 the AGP version or the PCIe version? If it's the PCIe version, then depending on what you can afford you could always just get a new GPU. Even if your PSU lacks PCIe power connector cords, & you're limited to getting a GTX 1050, that's still a huge 19-tier jump (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html), & gives you a GPU capable of handling DirectX 12 (assuming your OS can handle it). They run about $105-135 USD at my local Micro Center (with most having a $10-20USD mail-in rebate). If that's a bit much, they also have Radeon HD 5450/6450 or GT 710 to 730 models, which will go up to DirectX 11 & have at least twice the VRAM of your current GPU, for $60 USD or less.

 

[KanekiGhoulPT]

No problem. However, is your X1600 the AGP version or the PCIe version? If it's the PCIe version, then depending on what you can afford you could always just get a new GPU. Even if your PSU lacks PCIe power connector cords, & you're limited to getting a GTX 1050, that's still a huge 19-tier jump (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html), & gives you a GPU capable of handling DirectX 12 (assuming your OS can handle it). They run about $105-135 USD at my local Micro Center (with most having a $10-20USD mail-in rebate). If that's a bit much, they also have Radeon HD 5450/6450 or GT 710 to 730 models, which will go up to DirectX 11 & have at least twice the VRAM of your current GPU, for $60 USD or less.

I'm pretty sure I have the PCI version.
I can take a look in my local tech store tough.
Really grateful for all your help!