DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter

10-08-2001, 04:28 PM

When i start up Max Payne an error comes up that says "Max Payne requires a DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter"....what is it and how do i get it? I've had this game for almost a week and i havent got to play it yet....

Joe Siegler · 10-08-2001, 05:31 PM

Need more info about what kind of hardware is in your computer.

Mr T. · 10-09-2001, 10:56 AM

i have the same problem all the time. I have ;

900mhz Athlon k7
512mb PC133 SDRAM
Creative LABS Geforce 2 GTS (L8est Drivers)
SBLive! 1024 Souncard
DX8.0a

AND IT KEEPS CRASHING!! GRRR

10-09-2001, 04:59 PM

What info do you need Joe3DR?

10-10-2001, 03:56 AM

We need your full system specs, graphics card sound, CPU, RAM drivers etc etc...

10-10-2001, 06:02 AM

Well, since I have the same problem as the original poster, I will post my specs:

Celeron II 566 @ 850
256 MB RAM
SBLive!
Gainward Geforce 2 MX

Before anyone says this sound card is junk or thatvideo card is crap, I have to restate that I have been using this setup flawlessly for over 6 months, and played Black & White, Max Payne, Half-Life, Unreal, etc. with no problems.

The error just started last week.

Pepe · 10-10-2001, 07:38 AM

I can be wrong, but a lot of errors seem to be originating from the latest detonator drivers.

Herules has their version available, and states that if you are having problem, you should temporarily downgrade drivers to the 14.10.

10-08-2001, 04:28 PM	#1
Guest Guest	DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter When i start up Max Payne an error comes up that says "Max Payne requires a DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter"....what is it and how do i get it? I've had this game for almost a week and i havent got to play it yet....

10-08-2001, 05:31 PM	#2
Joe Siegler Former 3DR Staff	Re: DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter Need more info about what kind of hardware is in your computer. __________________ Apogee / 3D Realms Employee: Dec 14, 1992 - May 22, 2009 "Lifting up the Cross to the waiting lost" - Petra \| John 3:16

10-09-2001, 04:59 PM	#4
Guest Guest	Re: DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter What info do you need Joe3DR?

10-10-2001, 03:56 AM	#5
hyte1 Guest	Re: DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter We need your full system specs, graphics card sound, CPU, RAM drivers etc etc...

10-10-2001, 06:02 AM	#6
Guest Guest	Re: DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter Well, since I have the same problem as the original poster, I will post my specs: Celeron II 566 @ 850 256 MB RAM SBLive! Gainward Geforce 2 MX Before anyone says this sound card is junk or thatvideo card is crap, I have to restate that I have been using this setup flawlessly for over 6 months, and played Black & White, Max Payne, Half-Life, Unreal, etc. with no problems. The error just started last week.

10-09-2001, 10:56 AM	#3
Mr T.	Re: DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter i have the same problem all the time. I have ; 900mhz Athlon k7 512mb PC133 SDRAM Creative LABS Geforce 2 GTS (L8est Drivers) SBLive! 1024 Souncard DX8.0a AND IT KEEPS CRASHING!! GRRR

10-10-2001, 07:38 AM	#7
Pepe	Re: DirectX 8 Compatible Display Adapter I can be wrong, but a lot of errors seem to be originating from the latest detonator drivers. Herules has their version available, and states that if you are having problem, you should temporarily downgrade drivers to the 14.10. __________________ do not trust anything that bleeds for 3 to 5 days and does not die