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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: The Basics: DirectX 9
The Intel 945GM chipset uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 as an integrated graphics chip. This means that the Intel 945M supports the Microsoft DirectX 9 feature set, which includes support for running games and applications that use Direct3D, as well as having support for the OpenGL 1.4 functionality.
On the Other: The State of the Art: DirectX 11
The latest version of Direct3D is the version included in Microsoft's DirectX 11, which ships with the Windows 7 operating system. The Intel 945GM chipset will not support any of the advancements added to Direct3D in either DirectX 10 or 11, unless a suitable video card is purchased to extend its functionality.
Bottom Line
Yes, the Intel 945GM chipset with its Intel GMA950 graphics chip will support basic Direct3D functionality, as expressed in the DirectX 9 standard. However, its lack of DirectX 10 and 11 support may not be enough to use all the features of newer games and 3D applications.
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Mobile Intel 945 GM Express Chipset
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