If you meet the requirements but still experience lag, try these fixes:
The original release of SA DirectX 3.0 was notorious for high VRAM usage and occasional crashes on newer Windows builds. The "fixed" versions found on community forums and Patreon updates optimize the memory leak issues and ensure compatibility with modern GPUs (NVIDIA RTX and AMD RX series). Minimum System Requirements sa directx 30 system requirements fixed
NVIDIA GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB VRAM minimum) If you meet the requirements but still experience
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 sa directx 30 system requirements fixed
Here is the definitive guide to the system requirements for SA DirectX 3.0 (Fixed). Why the "Fixed" Version?