also @ TechSpot: The One Thing Next-Gen Consoles Could Really Learn From The PC

Will XP/Vista games utilize DirectX 11?

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by megabomination, Oct 5, 2012.

Post New Reply

  1. megabomination TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 149

    Hi all. Will games designed to run with xp dx9 / vista dx10 gain any thing by running them in windows7 dx11 or will the 'virtual xp' thats built into windows7 run them as per normal?
    I am wondering as im about to load all my games onto a 500gb hdd that I have just reformatted and tweaked and am planning on just using it for gaming.
    megabomination, Oct 5, 2012
    #1

  2. Taycat Newcomer, in training Posts: 39

    From my understanding and experience with programs created for XP/Vista, they will run in compatibility mode for as long as they are active. The same goes for any other program for older editions of Windows.
    Taycat, Oct 6, 2012
    #2

  3. megabomination TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 149

    So a game desighned for xp wont be able to utilize dx 11 as it is run in compatability mode which is really only normal xp anyway, correct?
    megabomination, Oct 9, 2012
    #3

  4. JC713 TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 3,461   +307

    Nope, xp uses dx 9. vista got a dx11 patch but windows 7 uses it more effectively
    JC713, Oct 14, 2012
    #4

Add New Comment

TechSpot Members
Login or sign up for free,
it takes about 30 seconds.
You may also...

Get complete access to the TechSpot community. Join thousands of technology enthusiasts that contribute and share knowledge in our forum. Get a private inbox, upload your own photo gallery and more.