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    How can I tell if a game is actually using Directx 11?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by mzimm88, Dec 10, 2010.

  1. mzimm88

    mzimm88 Notebook Guru

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    I want to see if Warcraft is actually using Dx 11 when I pass it in the console. I have a GeForce GTX 460M, so I know my card supports it. Is there any program that can show me in realtime what graphics API is being used?
     
    mzimm88, Dec 10, 2010
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  2. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    If you have enabled DX11, the game uses it.

    Doing on/off comparisons should settle that.
     
    Kevin, Dec 10, 2010
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    key001 Notebook Evangelist

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    rivatuner might show it
     
    key001, Dec 11, 2010
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    Galdere Notebook Consultant

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    If the yellow FPS is on a black background using FRAPS ingame then it's DX11, but I think that's a bug so might not last forever.
     
    Galdere, Dec 11, 2010
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    wow when did warcraft use DX11? Anyways , hvae u looked at graphics settings.. if it uses DX11 , there will be options there for it.

    Panther214
     
    Panther214, Dec 11, 2010
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    jerizo Newbie

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    to me fraps doesnt display fps on dx11...
     
    jerizo, Dec 11, 2010
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