We all using the computer, we want to "squeeze" from it the maximum speed. This is done by overclocking the central and graphics processor, RAM, etc. Many users seem to be not enough, and they seek ways to increase productivity in games using software settings.
Setting up DirectX in Windows
In modern OS, such as Windows 7 - 10, there is no possibility of configuring directly the DirectX components themselves, since they are no longer separate software, unlike XP. Increase the performance of the video card in some games (if required), by configuring parameters in a special software that comes with the drivers. Green has a NVIDIA control panel, and AMD - Catalyst Control Center.
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Optimal NVIDIA Video Card Settings for Games
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For an old man, Microsoft has developed a subsidiary program, which can also work as a control panel applet. The Microsoft DirectX Control Panel 9.0c software is called. Since the official support of XP is over, this DIRECTX settings panel on the official website find quite problematic. Fortunately, there are third-party sites on which it can still be downloaded. To search, simply type in Yandex or Google name, which is above.
- After downloading, we will get an archive with two files: for x64 and x86 systems. Select one corresponding to the discharge of our OS, and copy it to the "System32" subfolder located in the Windows directory. Archive unpacking not necessarily (optional).
C: \ Windows \ System32
- Further actions will depend on the result. If, when you go to the "Control Panel", we see the corresponding icon (see Screenshot above), you start the program from there, otherwise you can open the panel directly from the archive or from the folder where it was unpacked.
In fact, the overwhelming majority of settings practically do not affect the gameplay. There is only one parameter that needs to be changed. Go to the "DIRECTDRAW" tab, we find the "Use Hardware Acceleration" item ("Use hardware acceleration"), remove the tank on the contrary and click "Apply".
Conclusion
After reading this article, you must understand the following: DirectX, as the operating system component, does not have changeable parameters (in Windows 7 - 10), since it does not need to be configured. If you need to increase productivity in games, then use the setup of the video driver. In the event that the result does not suit you, then the most correct solution will be the purchase of a new, more powerful, video card.