NVIDIA PhysX Performance Patch

ztorm · #1 06-04-2009, 04:58 PM

I just installed patch 1.02 and launched a new game but I don't see any new features : I simply can't turn Advanced PhysX Effects on in the options menu !

I'm using 2x GTX 285s (182.50).

B.F. · #2 06-05-2009, 04:37 AM

Advanced PhysX Effects works only under Windows Vista or higher.

JuggernautOfWar · #3 06-05-2009, 05:20 AM

Yes the new effects are only noticeable with Windows Vista or Windows 7 (which is free).

ztorm · #4 06-05-2009, 06:24 PM

Thanks, that's a rather stupid fact I had overlooked - but incidentally, I'm in Vista (x64). :/

(BTW, why on Earth does one need Vista/7 to get bloody PhysX effects nowadays ?)

Edit: only Nike-It's post mentions Vista, not the changelog.

JuggernautOfWar · #5 06-06-2009, 05:02 AM

nZone.com states you need to use DirecX10 which is Vista or 7 only.

ztorm · #6 06-06-2009, 05:08 PM

Thanks, problem solved : Advanced Effects require Shader Model 4.0

hence the need for DX10, I suppose.

Are there any new effects to look after in Dream or Forest levels ??