I have both DiRT and GRID (demo) install.
Got weird prob.
If play DiRT, need to set full sound hardware acceleration in dxdiag.
If play GRID, need to set no sound hardware acceleration in dxdiag.

If not either one can not launch.

Is it because I run both in XP SP3. I think Vista users have no prob.
Or because of demo. Maybe X-Fi soundcard


If set no sound hardware acceleration, will reduce sound quality or not?

Thanks a lot.

This post has been edited by kerollowyat: Jun 10 2008, 07:10 AM

Heh, I thought vista user no prob.
Just now, plan to buy new hd to install vista.
Nevermind, will buy also. Have to test games in Vista.

Maybe you got prob because using onboard audio - Realtek.
I read these in a forum.

Using keyboard also . No budget yet to buy wheel.
Good drift ~

So, no effect whatsoever with the sound quality?

This post has been edited by kerollowyat: Jun 10 2008, 09:33 AM

Then I really need to get Vista with SP1.
Every game developers really doing games for Vista. It's like all are planned, so that, everyone go for Vista

Any reduce performance or quality if set no hardware acceleration sound?

Already check it out, before post in this topic. Hope to have some advice from 'sifu' around here.
Anyway, I think this game will have less problem with Vista SP1.
I bet everyone that does not have problems use Vista.

Just installed patch v1.1. Before this can not even play in Game Mode (SB X-Fi)
Still can not set full hardware acceleration for sound. Can enable it in GRID option, though

Everything is good. Sound great.
Gameplay is hard, but very2 enjoyable.
from CZero

What's the use of this file. Do I need it?
Thanks




This post has been edited by kerollowyat: Jun 15 2008, 01:21 AM