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Pixel shader is a standardized set of programming codes used to render more lifelike lighting in 3d applications and games. It is hard-coded into your computers video card and its drivers. Therefore it is actually both. There are programs out there which can emulate pixel shader purely through software, this solution often leads to poor performance and system instability. Pixel shader works best when it is natively supported by hardware.

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Can you download Pixel Shader 2 or higher?

No, the Pixel Shader version describes the capability of your hardware. If you're getting that error from a game you will probably need to upgrade your video card. There is a way though to use software emulation but its best if you have the actual hardware that uses pixel shader.


Can you upgrade a 2.0 pixel shader to a 3.0 without buying new hardware?

No, the pixel shader is built into the hardware


Where can you buy Pixel Shader 1.1?

You cant buy pixel shader 1.1 as a standalone software/hardware, it is embeded into most of the new video cards that are out mostly geforce4 and higher .


Is any version of shader downladable?

Things like Pixel Shader and Vertex Shader are not software. It is more like a bit of hardware that is built into your graphics card. So no, it is not a downloadable thing.


Where can you get pixel shader 1.1 without buying it?

Nowhere. Pixel Shader is a hardware feature that comes with your graphics card. Most graphics cards these days support pixel shader 3.0 or higher and are at a low price.


Download pixel shader 3.0?

Shader Model 3.0 support can be implemented either in software or hardware. In the case of a software implementation, you can download it. One example of a software graphics implementation that supports Shader Model 3.0 level capabilities is SwiftShader. For hardware support, which is generally faster, you can't download it. It's a feature of the hardware itself so you'll need to upgrade your graphics card if you current one doesn't support it.


To download pixel shader 3.0 can any where you can find it ...?

Shader Model 3.0 support can be implemented either in software or hardware. In the case of a software implementation, you can download it. One example of a software graphics implementation that supports Shader Model 3.0 level capabilities is SwiftShader. For hardware support, which is generally faster, you can't download it. It's a feature of the hardware itself so you'll need to upgrade your graphics card if you current one doesn't support it.


Does radeon 7500 support pixel shader 1.1 if so how do I set it up?

Nope, Radeon 7500 does not support pixel shader 1.1 There is no way to activate it since it doesnt have hardware support for it.


How do you get pixel shader 4.0?

if you want pixel shader 4.0 u would have to buy pixel shader 4.0 video cards. if u dont know what pixel shader u have then go here: http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/intro.aspx ^^^ just select any game then it will scan your system than u will see your hardware info. scroll all the way down to video card then check your shader info.


Where do you get a directx shader model 1.1?

A Pixel Shader is not something that can be downloaded. It is a feature of the hardware on your video card. If your video card does not contain the hardware for this Pixel Shader, then you must purchase a new video card.


Pixel shader of ati radeon 9600?

Pixel Shader 2.0


Does MX 4000 have 2.0 pixel shader?

GeForce MX does not support vertex shader and pixel shader.