NVIDIA GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB VRAM minimum)
If you meet the requirements but still experience lag, try these fixes: sa directx 30 system requirements fixed
Version 9.0c (The mod wraps DX9 to higher protocols, but the base game needs DX9) Storage: 2 GB additional space for mod files Recommended System Requirements NVIDIA GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 270
This is a mandatory install. It fixes hundreds of engine bugs that the DirectX mod might otherwise exacerbate. Conclusion SA DirectX 3
Run the game in "Borderless Windowed" mode using a plugin like SAMPGraphicRestore or III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster to prevent alt-tab crashes.
SA DirectX 3.0 remains one of the most demanding mods for San Andreas because it introduces modern lighting, reflections, and SSR (Screen Space Reflections). While the "Fixed" version helps significantly with stability, you still need a to truly see it shine.