Hi, just thought I would add I am also getting this error, for me its random and I can play the game for hours and all of a sudden I get the A fatal directx error pops up on screen and quits the game. At other time I could be on for 10 mins or less and the same occurs.

I also am using Win8 my PC is an I3 with a geforce 660ti with all latest graphics drivers and win updates. I have installed direct x 9 and just in case and even under clocked my GFX just to test it but, alas the same thing.

I am concerned that this is a game problem as my brother is also having these problems randomly.