Radeon X1600 series driver update

KanekiGhoulPT · Jun 28, 2017

Hi guys, I have a Radeon X1600 series that are not up-to-date.
I really wanted to update the drivers because I'm trying to run DirectX11, and I can't do it like this.
Besides, I've used many "Driver update tools" and they all show the same thing.
Problem is, they're also all paid.

COLGeek · Jun 28, 2017

That is a very old GPU. AMD/ATI stopped producing drivers a long time ago for that series. Vista drivers are available, but are quite dated.

64-bit: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/legacy?product=Legacy1&os=Windows%20Vista%20-%2064

32-bit: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/legacy?product=Legacy1&os=Windows%20Vista%20-%2032

KanekiGhoulPT · Jun 28, 2017

COLGeek :

It worked, the graphic drivers were updated!
However, the same problem remains:
Your adapter doesn't support DirectX10...

spdragoo · Jun 28, 2017

That's because it's a really, really old GPU. As you can tell from the date of this review (http://techreport.com/review/8864/ati-radeon-x1000-series-gpus), it was released about 12 years ago. The card only supports DirectX v9.0c; they didn't start supporting DirectX 10 until the HD 2000 series.

KanekiGhoulPT · Jun 28, 2017

spdragoo :

Oh, I see.
Then I guess there's no helping it.
Thanks for your help!
I guess I'll have to buy a new one.
What a waste, I really wanted to play ARGO.
Once again thanks!

spdragoo · Jun 28, 2017

No problem. However, is your X1600 the AGP version or the PCIe version? If it's the PCIe version, then depending on what you can afford you could always just get a new GPU. Even if your PSU lacks PCIe power connector cords, & you're limited to getting a GTX 1050, that's still a huge 19-tier jump (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html), & gives you a GPU capable of handling DirectX 12 (assuming your OS can handle it). They run about $105-135 USD at my local Micro Center (with most having a $10-20USD mail-in rebate). If that's a bit much, they also have Radeon HD 5450/6450 or GT 710 to 730 models, which will go up to DirectX 11 & have at least twice the VRAM of your current GPU, for $60 USD or less.

KanekiGhoulPT · Jun 28, 2017

spdragoo :

I'm pretty sure I have the PCI version.
I can take a look in my local tech store tough.
Really grateful for all your help!

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