How do I know which DirectX driver I have?
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How do I know which DirectX driver I have?
To use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool to determine the version of DirectX that is installed on your computer, follow these steps:
- Click Start, and then click Run.
- Type dxdiag, and then click OK.
- On the System tab, note the version of DirectX that is displayed on the DirectX Version line.
Do I have DirectX 9 or 10?
Follow these steps to use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool to check your DirectX version: In the search box on the toolbar, enter dxdiag. Then select dxdiag Run command. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the System tab, then check the DirectX version under System Information.
What version of DirectX can I run?
Hold down the “Windows Key” and press “R” to bring up the Run dialog box. Type “dxdiag“, then select”OK“. Select “Yes” if prompted with a dialog box. The version of DirectX you are currently running will be displayed on your screen.
How do I switch from DirectX 12 to 11?
Click “Graphics” on the right. Click the drop-down next to “Graphics Hardware Level” and choose either DirectX 9, 10 or 11 mode. (Click “Accept” and restart the game to have it apply the change.)
Is DirectX 9 or 12 better?
DirectX 12 is by far the latest version of DirectX and as such is part of Windows 10. However, as with all previous versions of DirectX, DirectX 12 does have support for DirectX 11, 10 and 9. This is how games that was designed specially for DirectX 9, 10 or 11 is still able to run.
How do I know if my PC supports DirectX 12?
Checking your version
- To check which version of DirectX is on your PC using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the Start button and type dxdiag in the search box, then press Enter.
- In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the System tab, then check the DirectX version number under System Information.
Should I run DX11 or DX12?
If you have amd, dx12 is the best choice. If you have more than 4 cores on your cpu AND latest gpu, dx12 is the best. If you have an older gpu/cpu like me, so to make an example: i7 4790k + gtx 980ti, dx 11 should be the more consistent performance wise.
Is my graphics card support DirectX 12?
Select dxdiag from the toolbar’s search box. Choose dxdiag Run and check DirectX version under System Information as part of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
Do I use DirectX 9 or 11?
It all depends on the rest of your system. If you are running a system that can barely play a game, I would suggest DX9 because it was optimized for the slower systems that were out when it was written. If you are running a better system, I would use DX11.
Do I use DirectX 11 or 12?
The most obvious difference that DirectX 12 requires Windows 10, while DirectX 11 requires Windows 7 or later. DirectX 12 also requires that your video card driver supports it as well. This means you need to have a relatively recent AMD, NVIDIA or Intel video card with updated drivers.
