WoW:CVar gxApi

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Switches between 3d engines. Accepts d3d9, d3d9ex, gll or opengl as parameters.

Windows

Default

d3d9
DirectX 9.0c

Possible Settings

opengl
Not recommended for Windows users except for testing purposes as it can cause WoW to crash itself
d3d9ex
New backend for Windows users: Recommended for users getting random 134 crashes while leaving Dalaran, as well as for those users with Dell XPS 630i. [1]
d3d11
New DirectX11 compatibility - only works with Vista (All updates required)/Windows 7, and DX10/DX11 graphics cards

Macintosh

Default

GLL
Rewrite of OpenGL, allowing for more graphics card usage, resulting in higher fps.
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gxApi OpenGL/GLL (Updated for 3.3.3)... | 2010-02-09 23:37 | <span style="color:#ffac04;">S4d1k</span>
Requirements for GLL:
  • Intel processor
  • MacOS X 10.5.7 or later
  • (Intel GMA 950 is not supported for now)

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Possible Settings

opengl
Recommended for most users

Patch changes

  1. REDIRECT Template:Patch 4.0.3

Template:Patch 3.3.3 Template:Patch 3.3.2 Template:Patch 3.3.0 Template:Patch 3.2.0

References

  1. ↑ Datth 2009-12-09. 3.3.0 - d3d9ex mode, ATI, and 134 crashes. Retrieved on 2009-12-11.
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