DirectX 11 is a suite of software components that makes sure that games run smoothly and video files play clearly on a personal computer. To use more professional terms, DirectX 11 combines a set of API functions that prevent the appearance of errors at the time of launching computer games, as well as fixing problems in the process of playing video files.
Real gamers have long been aware that almost any game disc includes the software DirectX. In most cases, the user with the game supplied with the current at the time of release of the game version of DirectX.
Developers DirectX with each new update strive to find the best ratio of power distribution between video card and CPU. Installing the application in the system PC provides high performance graphics gas pedals, which are responsible for the most realistic picture on your computer monitor.
Features DirectX 11
The package includes several applications that ensure the performance of the corresponding elements:
- Direct3D - is responsible for supporting 3D graphics;
- DirectPlay - supports the protocol for network games;
- DirectDraw - creates optimal conditions for working with two-dimensional graphics and activates the accelerated display response;
- DirectSound - systematizes the settings of sound effects (3D sound and mixing) by accessing the hardware part of the sound card;
- DirectInput - handles keyboard and mouse commands;
- DirectSetup - the installation component of DirectX 11.
DirectX 11 is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 and 8.1
