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Computer experts, what is advantage of dx11 vs. dx9?
« on: August 25, 2016, 03:19:55 AM »
I can run either dx9 or dx11 version of AH3 on my setup.

What is the advantage of in AH3 of dx11 vs. dx9?

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Re: Computer experts, what is advantage of dx11 vs. dx9?
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2016, 03:30:14 AM »
Simply put, if your machine supports DX11 it generally runs more efficiently.

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Re: Computer experts, what is advantage of dx11 vs. dx9?
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2016, 03:50:48 AM »
Originally I believe DX11 version came about because some or all of the virtual reality (VR) equipment manufacturers were only supporting that.
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Re: Computer experts, what is advantage of dx11 vs. dx9?
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2016, 09:10:15 AM »
Both. Efficiency, better effects handling etc. Aside of VR, it also works better on high resolution/high speed monitors.
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Re: Computer experts, what is advantage of dx11 vs. dx9?
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2016, 01:43:45 PM »
My AH3 PC:
I5
nvidia GT730   2 gig ram
8 gig system ram
windows 10

40 inch tv 1080p  hdmi

which AH3 version should I use?    Dx9    or Dx11  ?

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Re: Computer experts, what is advantage of dx11 vs. dx9?
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2016, 01:46:43 PM »
My AH3 PC:
I5
nvidia GT730   2 gig ram
8 gig system ram
windows 10

40 inch tv 1080p  hdmi

which AH3 version should I use?    Dx9    or Dx11  ?

Thanks      :salute

All the components you mentioned plus the OS support the latest version of DirextX, so 11 seems the logical choice to me.
Quote from: BaldEagl, applies to myself, too
I've got an older system by today's standards that still runs the game well by my standards.

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Re: Computer experts, what is advantage of dx11 vs. dx9?
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2016, 01:53:50 PM »
THANKS Bizman!   :salute

That was quick,  you  :airplane:  from Finland are fast,  I'm guessing helps keep you warm way up there.
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Re: Computer experts, what is advantage of dx11 vs. dx9?
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2016, 02:53:38 PM »
Direct X is a collection of APIs that abstract out many of the nitty gritty hardware stuff that you need to do to make a video game.

DirectX 11 is going to have more features and be better optimized than directx 9.

the downside is you you have a compatible/newer card to actually run it, but if you can run it, there are only benefits to doing so.