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  1. Hell Let Loose Won't Start on Windows? 6 Practical Fixes

    Hell Let Loose refusing to start on some Windows rigs has become an annoyingly common thread in community help channels — players report the game showing the Easy Anti‑Cheat splash, briefly loading, and then closing with no error, or the launcher simply returning to the desktop. A concise...
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  2. How to Check Your DirectX Version and Optimize Windows Gaming Performance

    Determining the precise version of DirectX installed on your PC can play a pivotal role in boosting game performance and software compatibility, but for many, unraveling this information remains a confusing first step. Understanding the architecture of DirectX, its evolution, and the specific...
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  3. The Ultimate Guide to XP Boosts in Windows 11 for Gamers in 2025

    In the rapidly evolving world of PC gaming, the term “XP boost” carries a dual significance. To some, it’s a nostalgic reference to gaining extra experience points in classic role-playing games, while to others, it’s about squeezing every last drop of performance out of their Windows-powered...
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  4. Windows 10 Explore The Division 2: Release Date, Open Beta Details, and Impressive Graphics

    Release date: March 19th 2019 If you missed the Division first time around then why not try the sequel? You play an agent which activates when all other assets have been lost (Army, Police, Hospitals ) . In this case a new virus has seriously depleted the population and chaos ensued. It's...
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    Windows 7 I'm finally going to go to Win 10 from Win 7

    I don't really want to do this, but it seems my 290x-TriX could really use some DX12 love at this point in it's life cycle. So, as far as gaming is related: Have you noticed any difference between Windows 7 and 10? Any have any issues with Steam library needing to be re-downloaded? (Steam...
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  6. Windows 10 Exploring The Division: Impressive Graphics and Gameplay Experience

    I recently bought the game as well as season pass for little monies and boy it's a great game. Graphics are excellent if you have a decent gaming system and uses either DX11 or DX12 depending on your preference (you have to be running Windows 10 to use DX12). Here's a few screenshots:

  7. Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 15042 Released

    Today, we released a new Windows 10 Creators Update SDK Preview to be used in conjunction with Link Removed (Build 15042 or greater). The Preview SDK is a pre-release and cannot be used in a production environment. Please only install the SDK on your test machine. The Preview SDK Build 15042...
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  8. VIDEO Quantum Break: DX11 vrs DX12

    Quantum Break is now available through STEAM. Game is only DX11 though...
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  9. Windows 10 Nvidia to end mainstream support for 3-4 SLI systems

    The release of the new Pascal based cards will see the end of mainstream support for 3 or 4 way SLI. Nvidia will still include profiles for benchmarking using more than two cards but that will be about it: "With the GeForce 10-series we’re investing heavily in 2-way SLI with our new High...
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  10. Windows 10 Leaked list of Game titles coming to Windows 10

    Whilst rooting around in the folders of Gears of War Ultimate someone found a list of games coming to Windows 10: Link Removed The list below also includes the currently known DX12 titles: Reference
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  11. Windows 10 1st DX12 game coming to STEAM early access

    The first truly DX12 game is coming soon to STEAM: Reference
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  12. Windows 10 DX12 game results.

    The first game to use DX12 is Ashes of the Singularity an RTS based game. Testing shows that DX12 does improve performance although it varies depending on choice of card: Dx12 runs far better on the AMD cards than Dx11 does so they will see the most benefit in this instance. Other games...
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  13. VIDEO Unreal Engine 4 Elemental DX12 Tech Demo Download

    This Unreal Engine 4 demo shows the engine's capabilities using DirectX 11 with demanding particle effects. Before running the demo you might have to install the (included) Microsoft Visual C++ Redist Runtimes. Settings can be edited using the included batch file (e.g. ResolutionSizeX=1920...
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  14. Windows 10 Windows 8.1 vs 10 graphics performance

    So is gaming under Windows 10 any better than other operating systems? Guru3D thought they'd go and find out: You can read the full article Link Removed Personally I cannot wait to see what DX12 will bring as we've already had some idea with the recent DX12 Benches using 3Dmark and it was...
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  15. Windows 10 Rise of the Tomb Raider for Steam and Windows 10

    I wonder if this means they will add a DX12 patch to the game? Ref: Square Enix Announces Rise of the Tomb Raider for... | Tomb Raider Blog

  16. Windows 10 Only one gripe with Windows 10 now.

    I now only have one gripe with Windows 10 now, instead of two. SLI now work's as Nvidia gave Microsoft new GeForce 353.62 driver's. You can only get them through Windows Update so far. Nvidia hasn't posted them on their site yet. SLI now work's, but be forewarned The display with crash if you...
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  17. Windows 8.1 DX12 is coming.....

    It won't be with us just yet but an MSDN blog explains what the new API will mean for the future of gaming: Read the full blog here: Link Removed
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