Would Crysis run on Windows XP, if you just had a Direct X 9 card for the time being?
I'm thinking of getting a X1950PRO you see, while the Direct X 10 thing levels out.
Ya it will run under xp in dx9. Its not a huge jump from graphics between dx9 and 10. But its noticeable. In dx10 theres more/better particle effects, better lighting effects, ect