WHAT IS DirectX & why is it important?

DirectX is a crucial component of PC and Xbox gaming, but what is it and what does it do? Take a moment with this simple explanation and it’ll all be crystal clear.

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Hi! My name is Sydney Butler and I’m part of the writing team at Online Tech Tips, an online tech magazine that provides daily useful computer tips in an easy to understand format. We’ll have new videos posted to the channel twice a week in which I’ll cover a wide range of tech topics, including reviews, how-to guides, tips and tricks, and lots more.

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[elisdee]

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[ashleyjwilliamshand]

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[subirkrishnan]

Thank you very much for a well explained video!

[Hiniature]

Really, really well explained. Thank you.

[SEPICUY]

WOW BRO YOU AMAZING THIS IS THE BEST EXPLANATION THANKS A LOT BRO GOD BLESS YOU

[fayasputhukkudi]

studying for CompTIA a+. This helped me. thank you

[retrJT]

Never actually cared to learn about DirectX until now 😅 but it sad you didn't cover "Feature levels " and why Games requirements are becoming more about Feature levels

[alfrede.newman]

Actually a good explanation on YToob 👍👍👍

[bengraham]

what happens when i want to play a game that needs for example DirectX 12, while i use an older Graphics Card that supports DirectX 10 ? 🤔

[johnnyhun]

if the OG Xbox would be "just" a cut down PC, then how come there is still no proper working emulator for that? Because its not just a desktop PC....

[mr.aleximer]

And then them ports come into the equasion. 🤣

[zeljkoklepac]

ryzen 5 5600 X - one x- xfx swft 10 GB gddr6 GPU - two X - and Direct X 12 ultimate - one X, nuclear submarine PC with meny