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How To: Upgrade Windows Vista To DirectX 11

DirectX 11 is the newest version of the API and it offers the greatest range of features. If you're already running Windows 7, you're all set, since it's included with Microsoft's latest operating system. But what about the thousands upon thousands of gaming PCs still running Windows Vista? After all, having taken a fair bit of criticism for the way it handled DirectX 10, Microsoft says it has learned from its past mistakes and promises to do better this time around.

The message is clear: Windows Vista will be able to upgrade from DirectX 10 to version 11. Windows XP, on the other hand, is stuck with DirectX 9. End of story.

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Nihilism5317d ago (Edited 5317d ago )

For anyone that couldn't be bothered to read the article ( which you should to as it tells you how to update) windows already has the script to enable the dx11 update for vista...microsoft is conveniently holding the update back so that people rush out to buy win7 for dx11, but if you follow the easy guide you can unlock the update now, and windows updater will automatically download the rest of the update ( which is being held back for service pack 3)

memots5317d ago

Where the hell all your Bubble went? My guess is that you probably ruffled some Consoles Fanboys feathers.

Here have a bubble for being one of the few level headed poster around here. Not many left around here.

Nihilism5317d ago

cheers, yeah that's pretty much the reason, but i have had 2 bubbles forever, i can't see it changing anytime soon, but thanks anyway.

darkmurder5317d ago

I gave you a bubble chalfont I'm with your crusade against console fanbots!

jjesso19935317d ago

so what graphics card support dx11 at the moment iam saving up for gaming pc with 4gb ram quad core processor 1tb HDD and was thinking getting gtx 260 or the 285 depends on what i can afford so can any of these cards support dx11 ?

z1ck5317d ago

no currently the only dx11 cards are the hd 5000 series .

PotNoodle5317d ago

Yeah, currently the only cards that support DX11 are ATI's 5750, 5770, 5850 and 5870.

ps3ftwin5317d ago

you will need to go for ati if you need dx11 at the moment.

ati is very competitve on the pricing.

remember that spending 50-100usd extra on a gpu can go along way in helping improve your system performance.

if you must cut costs.. do it on the cpu... or the motherboard etc. never on the gpu.

NecrumSlavery5317d ago

PC tech is moving way to fast.

Pandamobile5317d ago

We're not stuck with ancient console hardware, so yeah, stuff tends to progress forward.

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Starfield's new Xbox performance modes are thoughtful and comprehensive

Digital Foundry : Bethesda's Starfield was generally a well-regarded RPG, but the game's 30fps target on consoles was the subject of some controversy. The game's massive scope arguably justified that 30fps refresh rate, with only high-end PCs capable of hitting 60fps and higher, but now Bethesda has changed course and opened the floodgates on Xbox Series X consoles following significant optimisation work. Players can now independently select performance and visuals modes at arbitrary frame-rates. How exactly do these new combinations fare, and is 60fps really a possibility after it was explicitly ruled out before?

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darthv7249m ago

900p in performance mode for SX.... I'd assume a 5pro would at least hit 1080p if not more.

jwillj2k426m ago

It’s a point, click and load game. Stop with all the massive scale bullshit. Only thing massive is the number of junk items they decided to throw in the game.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Inside Ubisoft’s Ambitious Open World Japan

An inside look at Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft's ambitious open world Japan where your every move is affected by weather, season, and lighting systems.

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Report: Assassin's Creed Shadows to Require an Internet Connection Even If It's Single-Player Only

Assassin's Creed Shadows digital storefront pages are up, and it confirms the game will require an internet connection, and MTX.

kenpachi8h ago

Was sort of interested in this but if it's true it's an easy pass

jznrpg2h ago

It’s true for sure. Avatar game had online requirement

Tacoboto1h ago

Avatar only had an online requirement to install the disc version, not to play.

This AC really does have Online Play Required marked on it.

Terry_B7h ago

as usual..Don't Buy Ubisoft Games.

Skuletor3h ago

One thing that's messed up about this, is there will be people playing pirated versions of this without that restriction, while the paying customers will suffer. Just like how some games will have lower performance on PC due to DRM, while pirated copies don't.

Anyone that wants to say something like "Who doesn't have internet access in this day and age?" There's plenty reasons people won't always have access, such as living in rural areas with spotty coverage, for example.

banger883h ago

Three single-player games in a row they've done this with now. Those f***ers weren't kidding when they said gamers need to be comfortable with not owning their games. As a physical collector, and somebody who enjoys Ubisoft's open worlds, this is a nightmare scenario for me. Absolute scumbag company.

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