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DirectX 11 is the next generation of graphics technology, arrives with Windows 7. This is great news for players as many of the newest Windows games will take full advantage of this technology to create more immersive and detailed worlds and experiences. Game developers will utilize new features to create rich worlds, realistic characters, and more fluid gameplay.
• Tessellation – Tessellation is implemented on the GPU to calculate a smoother curved surface resulting in more graphically detailed images, including more lifelike characters in the gaming worlds that you explore.
• Multi-Threading – The ability to scale across multi-core CPUs will enable developers to take greater advantage of the power within multi-core CPUs. This results in faster framerates for games, while still supporting the increased visual detailing.
• DirectCompute – Developers can utilize the power of discrete graphics cards to accelerate both gaming and non-gaming applications. This improves graphics, while also enabling players to accelerate everyday tasks, like video editing, on their Windows 7 PC.
Apparently these who already own DirectX 11 hardware (like the ATI Radeon HD 5000 series) aren't required to wait for Windows 7 to utilize DirectX 11. It is also possible to install and utilize DirectX 11 on Windows Vista as well. All you have to do is to download and install Update for Windows Vista (KB971512). Be advised that Service Pack 2 and the latest version of DirectX Redistributable are required.
Last edited by Regeneration; October 29th, 2009 at 10:47 AM..
| | | | 28 Comments | | | Yeah, I can totally see how could anyone actually need this. | | | | doesn't it need the august DX redist package?
afaik, DX 10.1 card can do some DX11 instructions  | | | | actually a 10.1 card cant do 11 instructions but dx11 can render some stuff on 10.1 cards (similar but not equal  ) | | | | Very nice find Regeneration it works. Odd thing is it was only 17.2MB I was thinking it was going to be 300MB or more. | | | | wonder if m$ is gonna try to patch this out | | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by blindartist  wonder if m$ is gonna try to patch this out | Microsoft itself is offering it. | | | | ah ok, thought it was just something someone devised | | | | No DX11 has always been declared to be included in Vista as well. The only thing that differs betwen Win7 and Vista was the fact that DX11 was supposed to come first (earlier) to win7 than Vista. But this way, it doesnt matter, if now works that is?? One Question, I know that DXDiag in win7 says it has DX11, but is DX11 really already enabled or is that just a indicator that it supports dx11?? I remember wen Vista came, it said that it had dx10, but in fact the dx10 features were not enabled until much later on vista?? | | | | W7 has already DX11 in it, Vista needs to be patched | | | | Oh boy I'll run out and grab a copy of ???? Oh crap there aren't any DX11 games out yet anyway... | | | | yes there is, BattleForge and it's free | | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by zme-ul yes there is, BattleForge and it's free | I saw BattleForge. There are no DX11 games out there yet. | | | | Quote: |
I saw BattleForge. There are no DX11 games out there yet.
| EA hasn't made a game since 2003. just shitty simulators. | | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Regeneration I saw BattleForge. There are no DX11 games out there yet. | what did you expected? they claim it has DX11 somewhere in there  Quote: |
In anticipation of the Release of DirectX 11 with Windows 7 and coinciding with the release of AMD’s ATI HD 5870, BattleForge has been updated to allow it to run using Direct X 11 on supported hardware.
| http://www.battleforge.com/portal/si...006017780aRCRD | | | | It does. But the game is a joke. | | | | yea theres nothing in battleforge that I can see that actually makes use of dx11, just a marketing gimic | | | | I'm getting Win 7 today and I'm a little uncertain about a few things.....
Firstly I've read somewhere that Win 7 doesn't come with DX11 and it has to be downloaded elsewhere....is that correct and where do I get it?
Secondly at the moment I don't have DX11 graphics hardware (currently ATI 3870X2)....but does that mean all the features of DX11 will be unavailable to me.....for example surely multi threading of DX across multicore cpus would still be available?
Thirdly opencl I've read recently ATi have released an opencl beta....would I be able to benefit from this with non DX11 hardware an use it for any forthcoming GPGPU type applications?
Sorry if this is a little off topic. | | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by technogiant I'm getting Win 7 today and I'm a little uncertain about a few things.....
Firstly I've read somewhere that Win 7 doesn't come with DX11 and it has to be downloaded elsewhere....is that correct and where do I get it? | False, Dx11 is already installed, though you will want to run the Dx web updater to grab the latest MDX9 and 10 updates. Quote: |
Secondly at the moment I don't have DX11 graphics hardware (currently ATI 3870X2)....but does that mean all the features of DX11 will be unavailable to me.....for example surely multi threading of DX across multicore cpus would still be available?
| the multithreading improvements are DirectX wide, and aren't limited by the gpu capabilities. Quote:
Thirdly opencl I've read recently ATi have released an opencl beta....would I be able to benefit from this with non DX11 hardware an use it for any forthcoming GPGPU type applications?
Sorry if this is a little off topic.
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ATI's opencl beta is still undergoing certification iirc. | | | | Thanks Squall.....just waiting for that knock at the door now... | | | | |
Last edited by Regeneration; October 23rd, 2009 at 04:11 PM..
| Quote | | | | | squall_leonhart,
Could you explain to me why every news post recently turned to an Nvidia vs. ATI flaming fest? | | | | The news posts were already nvidia vs ati flamebaits, if people don't want to discuss the ins and outs of gfx cards, they shouldn't post hw media hyped crap like physx disabling and no aa on ati cards as thats just bound to stir up the pot. | | | | i have a small question ... are direct x 10 compatible vga compatible with direct x 11 ... i mean will there be any benefit if i install dx 11 even though i have a direct x 10 supporting vga | | | | The zipped folder contains a broken file which cant be extracted | | | | There is nothing wrong with the file. Redownload and extract it with a proper tool like WinRAR. | | | | I am using Nvidia geforce xfx 8400 se . i know it is an old card but does it support direct x 11 ? | | | | No it doesn't. Only ATI Radeon 5000 series and GeForce GTX 400 series do support DirectX 11. | | | | Directx 11 works on many cards not all cards, just not all features will work on older cards. It's definitely not exclusive to the GTX 400's, they're insane cards and are ridiculously unnecessary. | |
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