Does Windows Vista Support DirectX 11?

Ravenas · Aug 11, 2011, 10:41 PM

Hey there,

I have a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate laying around... Can anyone tell me whether or not Windows Vista supports DirectX 11? Thank you.

newtekie1 · Aug 11, 2011, 11:47 PM

Yes.

Ravenas · Aug 11, 2011, 11:51 PM

Thanks new just haven't used it in forever!

ctrain · Aug 12, 2011, 12:00 AM

yes, but you need the service pack that adds it

Ravenas · Aug 12, 2011, 12:02 AM

I'll download it np... not paying $187 for windows 7 right now.

AsRock · Aug 12, 2011, 12:10 AM

Get the service packs you'll get up to date much faster than letting vista download by it's self.

blu3flannel · Aug 12, 2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravenas

I'll download it np... not paying $187 for windows 7 right now.

If it at all helps, you can get it on the egg for $95.

Melvis · Aug 12, 2011, 01:15 AM

I would strongly suggest getting the windows 7 that he has linked to^ Thats the price i get it for at Wholesale price here in Australia :S

Ravenas · Aug 12, 2011, 02:58 AM

Well... Firstly if I were to buy Windows 7 it would most certainly be on Amazon.com because Newegg.com charges me tax and shipping. I don't have any problems with Windows Vista though, and this is just a storage computer basically, so I will be running Vista in XP mode plus will have all of the graphics toned down! Thanks for you help guys and your advice/opinions. It is much appreciated!

theJesus · Aug 12, 2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravenas

this is just a storage computer basically, so I will be running Vista in XP mode plus will have all of the graphics toned down! Thanks for you help guys and your advice/opinions. It is much appreciated!

So why do you need DX11?

Ravenas · Aug 13, 2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by theJesus

So why do you need DX11?

Because this computer has a backup DX11 card.

theJesus · Aug 13, 2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravenas

Because this computer has a backup DX11 card.

How does that answer my question? I see no reason why you need DX11 support when you're not doing anything that utilizes it.

Ravenas · Aug 13, 2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theJesus

How does that answer my question? I see no reason why you need DX11 support when you're not doing anything that utilizes it.

I may or may not play games on the computer due to its location in my garage. If you must know. Thus, yes, I have the possibility of utilizing DX11.

However, the computer will mainly be used for storage, like I said before.

Bo$$ · Aug 13, 2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by theJesus

So why do you need DX11?

Quote:

Originally Posted by theJesus

How does that answer my question? I see no reason why you need DX11 support when you're not doing anything that utilizes it.

Read your stuff, you come across as not very helpful, i dont actually know what you are even trying to ask?

He wants to know if vista can use DX11, someone else answered this already why troll or be a smart ass when their is no reason.

If he wants dx11 let him have the damn DX11 why should it matter to you? he doesn't even need to answer you...

theJesus · Aug 13, 2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenas

I may or may not play games on the computer due to its location in my garage. If you must know. Thus, yes, I have the possibility of utilizing DX11.

However, the computer will mainly be used for storage, like I said before.

Alright, well that makes sense now.

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Originally Posted by Bo$$

Read your stuff, you come across as not very helpful, i dont actually know what you are even trying to ask?

He wants to know if vista can use DX11, someone else answered this already why troll or be a smart ass when their is no reason.

If he wants dx11 let him have the damn DX11 why should it matter to you? he doesn't even need to answer you...

Maybe I was trying to save him some time by pointing out that he might not even need it in the first place.

Ravenas · Aug 13, 2011, 10:55 PM

The manner in which you went about it was rude. Thanks for offering you opinion, but try doing it with a different attitude.

Aug 11, 2011, 10:41 PM	#1
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Aug 11, 2011, 11:51 PM	#3
Ravenas Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,978 (1.82/day) Thanks: 387 Thanked 312 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	Thanks new just haven't used it in forever!

Aug 12, 2011, 12:00 AM	#4
ctrain Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 384 (0.31/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 59 Posts	yes, but you need the service pack that adds it

Aug 12, 2011, 12:02 AM	#5
Ravenas Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,978 (1.82/day) Thanks: 387 Thanked 312 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	I'll download it np... not paying $187 for windows 7 right now.

Aug 12, 2011, 12:10 AM	#6
AsRock TPU addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US\ Uk Born Posts: 8,786 (4.07/day) Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 1,345 Times in 1,167 Posts System Specs	Get the service packs you'll get up to date much faster than letting vista download by it's self.

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Aug 12, 2011, 01:15 AM	#8
Melvis Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,929 (1.55/day) Thanks: 602 Thanked 459 Times in 381 Posts System Specs	I would strongly suggest getting the windows 7 that he has linked to^ Thats the price i get it for at Wholesale price here in Australia :S

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Aug 12, 2011, 02:58 AM	#9
Ravenas Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,978 (1.82/day) Thanks: 387 Thanked 312 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	Well... Firstly if I were to buy Windows 7 it would most certainly be on Amazon.com because Newegg.com charges me tax and shipping. I don't have any problems with Windows Vista though, and this is just a storage computer basically, so I will be running Vista in XP mode plus will have all of the graphics toned down! Thanks for you help guys and your advice/opinions. It is much appreciated!

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Aug 13, 2011, 10:55 PM	#16
Ravenas Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,978 (1.82/day) Thanks: 387 Thanked 312 Times in 242 Posts System Specs	The manner in which you went about it was rude. Thanks for offering you opinion, but try doing it with a different attitude.

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