Running x850 pro on 4x agp.. worth it?

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Well, all I know is that the difference in Half-Life 2 between DX7 and DX9 is significant. I think that CoD2 screenshot looked to good for DX7. Why do you have to run forced directx7 with a directx9 card? The 6200 can handle DX9 I can't really see the reason for run the game in DX7 mode.
 
Ok, I didn't think there was that kind of difference between different DX-modes but I've never tried to force a lower DX-version before since I only pick good graphics cards for my own systems.

Did you see any change in the graphical detail going for DX9 to DX7?
 
Yea in COD2 the gun and the characters were no longer shinning. And the water looked extremely dull. But other than that, everything was cool lol
 
Wow youre right the DX7 moe sucks compared to the DX9 mode. In DX9 the snow flows realistically, the character models look a lot more detailed, the shaders and everything look very real. DX7 just looks like COD1 witha few upgrades.

I have a question, I got my card today and installed it. I see this feature called Overdrive for overclocking......is that safe? should I do it now or in a few months?

And also, what is a good temperature for the card?
 
Can somebody help me with something

What is "AGP Write"?

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in my CCC its turned off. What does it do? Should I turn it on or leave it?
 
Hey all... I was just browsing along and discovered this site.. actually Im seeking help with my X850 PRO AGP 8x video card.. For some very strage reason my video card and system are acting like well.. lets just say it's chopping out harder than it should. ive read the reviews on each part I bought for my PC, they were all GREAT! so I slowily starting shopping..

System Specs
Intel Pentium 4 (3.0) Ghz
1024 MB Ram, (unknown) 2x 512
160 GB Westwood HDD
ASUS p4v8x - X series motherboard.
ATI Radeon X850 PRO
32" LCD Prima TV

I'm very disappointed in my system because my friends computer runs every game better than mine with his weak little 6200, AMD 64 and NFORCE 4 motherboard. FEAR is running at 1600x1200 res with shadows on, still laggy with texture res at med and shadows med. 4X fsaa and 16 AA :twisted:

Can someone please help me fix my computer I have tried everything.. Preferabily explain the difference between having VIA drivers compared to INTEL 865-75 chipset.
 
The difference between Intel and VIA chipsets? You probably got a P4 because you heard something bad about AMD, well, there never was a problem with AMD's technology, their spotty reputation came from the fact that so many motherboards for AMD processors used VIA chipsets.