Windows 7: Direct X 11.1 not available for Win7, only Win8

I know if i do that it will show up as dx11 my point of it is windows doesn't even reconize it on the general information and most people wouldn't know how to pull that tool up to make sure just saying

OK I got you now. Yeah your right, most people would look at that and then wonder why 11 isn't installed. I'm thinking the System info page is showing what version is being used and dxdiag shows what version is installed. My current video card only supports Directx 10

Yes and that is why there is no point to go running out for win 8 unless you have a purpose for it and not just because of DX11.1

If my video card supports DX11,why am I seeing this?
Is my card even using DX11?


Greg

@ glc, I haven't look extensively into that screen so I can't say why it says 10 when Windows and your Video card is 11 but I wouldn't worry about it. BTW mine shows the same. Anyway the one to be concerned with is the DX report, which clearly shows 11.

@ Solarstarshines, I never hinted you put words in my mouth, I just wanted my statement clear in case others had questions as to my meaning. All is good

@ gregrocker, Not sure why your friend is so worried about being behind the gaming curve when there aren't any DX11.1 games or DX11.1 video card on the market yet. And as has been noted, it'll be a while before such game are released. I would tell him the panic is unwarranted.

Also, so everyone is clear... Windows 7 comes natively with DirectX 11, even with the service pack or any updates.

I think he was only making the point that the choice to stick with Windows 7 is being foreclosed somewhat for avid gamers who want to keep up with DirectX's latest versions.

Yeah but as I said, I don't see it as anything but hype to push gamers towards the OS; hoping to push the panic button on people.

Anyway we all want the latest DX version, but I'm not so sure most gamers are going to jump ship for it, unless the entire OS lends itself to improved gaming performance over 7.

In short, if Windows 8 can improve overall gaming performance, that'll sell, not just the lure of DX11.1

At this point, though I have 8, I've not set it up to test gaming performance so I really can't say if it's a big improvement or not. However, I don't see (read) many gamers jumping because of DX11.1, because we know it's (DX11.1) fairly useless at this point in time.

Which is what I'll tell him the next time I see him.

Thanks!

That's what I would have to see before I jump ship.

Greg

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