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Run tf2 with directx 8.1

Discussion in 'Team Fortress 2' started by Applepie2, Aug 6, 2012.

  1. Applepie2

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    Hi.. Can u please tell me how to make that? I used the advanced controls but it shows me always directx 9.1 instead 8.1.. Please I got something like 8 fps. LOL
    Ah my pc has
    Windows xp home premium 32 bit
    Proc. dual intel 1.66 ghz - 1.66 ghz
    Video intel model(I don't know)
    Ram 2gb

    Thanks..
     
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    open steam, go to library, right click TF2, select properties.

    Go to tab "general" and click "launch options"

    in the text box, type: -dxlevel 81

    ok & close etc, start the game. (no need to connect to a server)

    close the game.

    open steam, go to library, right click TF2, select properties.

    Go to tab "general" and click "launch options"

    in the text box, remove the "-dxlevel 81" again.


    Q & A:
    - No, I didn't mistype the 81, its indeed without the .
    - the -dxlevel must be removed again, for otherwise you dont keep your settings. The launch param resets the video settings of the game, among others. Therefore if thats with every starting of the game, it will be problematic.
     
  3. Applepie2

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    Many thanks.. Tomorrow I'll try those settings, If I have any problems I'll post it here :)
     
  4. Applepie2

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    mhm sorry but it doesn't work for me.. it says invalid colour format in the console, when i start tf2..
     
  5. Fixxy

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    integrated card?
     
  6. Applepie2

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    Intel media accelerator 3150
     
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    Panromir "10/10 amazing guy"

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    Im sorry but Im surprised you can even start that game.

    You wont get anywhere far beyond 8FPS with this machine
     
  8. Fixxy

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    You are wrong, it is enough to run the game with this specs. I have got almost the same specs on my old laptop. Its running tf2 pretty well actually.

    I would recommend you to install Chris' maxframes config, which will increase your fps: <a class="postlink" href="http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/</a>
     
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    Ok.. I'll do it now. I've got Two computer, one is pretty good for gaming, but I wanted to play also in the second, 'cause It's a notebook so I can play tf when I'm not home.. And when tf was about 4-5 gb worked very well :)
    Now I'm going to try that software and I'll see what happens. Thanks :)