Directx 10

[taffia77]

Does anyone know if my setup will support directx 10 when it's released?
I've got a Geforce 5500 256mb video card and I'm running XP and don't particularly want to move to Vista. However, I'm hearing that DX10 will be exclusive to vista.
I just know that within a couple of months I won't be able to play any new games if I can't run DX10.

 

[detrunks]

vista or not - I doubt your vid card will be DX 10 compatible, sorry!

 

[taffia77]

Brilliant. Just bought it!

 

[detrunks]

I only doubt it - I'm not certain for sure. Hang in there for one of the experts to reply.

 

[paulla]

It's likely it will work but most of the advanced stuff will not be available due to limitations of your card, the 5500 is a bottom end card and already two generations out of date. I wouldn't worry about it at the minute and it will depend on whether you're willing to stump up £200'ish to Mr Gates for Vista when it's released.

 

[iss]

I wouldnt worry about it. by the time games incorporating DX10 features show up you will be ready to buy a new video card anyway.