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DirectX 10 is the latest graphics upgrade for Windows operating systems that will make games and multimedia applications look extremely impressive compared to legacy technology.

Contents 1 Overview 2 System Requirements 3 Related How-To Geek Articles 4 See Also

Overview

DirectX 10 is the latest version of the DirectX from Microsoft that allows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to produce more detailed 3D graphics for gamers and Multimedia applications. DirectX 10 is available on Vista Basic, Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate. One of the earliest games to adopt DirectX 10 technology is Crysis. This game adopted the new technology early and shows what is possible.

System Requirements

DirectX 10 Compatible Video Cards:

• Radeon HD 2900
• PNY GeForce 8600 GTS

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• How To Run A DirectX Diagnostic On XP

See Also

List of Windows Components v
Features	Windows Aero - System Restore - Previous Versions - SuperFetch - User Account Control (UAC) - Offline Files - ReadyDrive - Instant Search - Windows Sidebar - Parental Controls - Speech Recognition - ClearType - DirectX 10 - ReadyBoost - BitLocker - Flip3D - Remote Desktop - Search Folders - Tablet PC - Windows SideShow
Services	Task Scheduler - Desktop Window Manager - Application Experience - Application Host Helper Service - Application Information - Application Layer Gateway Service - Application Management - Background Intelligent Transfer Service - Base Filtering Engine - Block Level Backup Engine Service - Certificate Propagation - COM+ Event System - Computer Browser - DHCPClient
Applications	Notepad - Windows Mail - Internet Explorer - Command Prompt (Cmd.exe) - Windows Calendar - Mobility Center - Task Manager - Photo Gallery - Windows Media Center - Windows Media Player - Wordpad - Windows Sidebar - Snipping Tool - Windows Contacts - Device Manager - Disk Defragmenter - Event Viewer - Fax and Scan - Windows Journal - Windows Meeting Space - Windows DVD Maker - Windows Easy Transfer
Security	User Account Control (UAC) - Windows Defender - Windows Firewall
Admin Tools	Control Panel - Device Manager - Microsoft Management Console (MMC)