I have Radeon X800 XT video card which to my knowledge was a very good card, but it is not on the vista list..

Question

I used the microsoft upgrade advisor and it is saying that my video card will not support Windows Aero. Should I take that as a fact or does anyone else know if it would be good enough to use for Vista Home Premium with Aero?

Thank you Babe 19. I appreciate it and if you can get back to me if you find any further information.

Answer 1

i wouldn't throw away the card, yet.
even though it may not be listed on the official Vista compatibility list, cards like a 9550 are.
chances ATI won't (eventually) release a driver that gives a X800 full access to the vista features :-o :-/
naaaa, they'll find a way.

Answer 2

Yes, your X800XT WAS a good card. It's now considered an acceptable card, for playing older games that don't use SM 3.0*. Windows Vista Aero uses SM* 3.0, which your card doesn't support.

Since you're a gamer, you won't want to upgrade to Vista for at least 6-12 months after it's released, if ever. Every new game that comes out in the next 6-12 months will have been written on Windows XP, not on Vista. Never pay to be a guinea pig. Wait until it has been out long enough to get all of the bugs worked out, and for all hardware to support a new operating system, before taking the plunge.

Answer 3

ATI will work on windows vista windows Aero. i dont know of this os . i will check this out

Unlike prior versions of Windows, Windows Vista provides two distinct user interface experiences: a "basic" experience for entry-level systems, and a more visually dynamic experience called Windows Aero. Both offer a new and intuitive navigation experience that helps you more easily find and organize your applications and files, but Aero goes further by delivering a truly next-generation desktop experience.

Computers running Windows Vista Home Basic or those without the hardware needed to run Windows Aero will use the basic user interface. The basic experience has been updated and streamlined so you can work with your programs and files more easily than in previous versions of Windows. For example:

* The refined Start menu helps you instantly find and start any program on your PC.
* New Explorers and supporting features, such as integrated desktop search and Live Icons, help you work with your data in clear and effective ways.
* The new Details and Preview Panes let you see what your files contain without having to open them.

The Windows Aero experience

Windows Aero builds on the basic Windows Vista user experience and offers Microsoft’s best-designed, highest-performing desktop experience. Using Aero requires a PC with a compatible graphics adapter and running a Premium or Business edition of Windows Vista.