Microsoft DirectX 12 is an essential program for any user with a gaming PC. It is a program consisting of several Windows software programs designed to optimize and boost the performance of your graphics and audio hardware performance. This will deliver a better gaming experience. To download and install DirectX 12 on your gaming PC, check the infographics below:
How to Update Microsoft DirectX12
What is DirectX12?
DirectX12 is a Microsoft API (Application Programming Interface) that developers use to create visually stunning graphics in Windows-based PC games. Think of it us a communicator between your graphics card and the software. DirectX12 is the newest version which features performance improvements and new graphical techniques like variable rate shading, mesh shaders, and global illumination to name a few.
Follow the steps below to update Microsoft DirectX12 for your gaming PC:
Step 1 – Run DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
Type “dxdiag” in the search box next to the Start menu. Click “dxdiag” to open DirectX Diagnostic Tools.
Step 2 – Check the DirectX version on System Information.
Under the System tab in the Diagnostic Tool, check system information to check the DirectX version. If not DirectX 12, refer to the next step to download and install the latest version.
Step 3 – Install DirectX12 via Windows Update.
There is no stand-alone package for DirectX 12, so download it via Windows Update. Open Windows Settings and click Update & Security.
Step 4 – Check for DirectX Updates.
Click Check for updates and install the available updates. If there are DirectX 12 updates, Windows will download and install them on your PC.
Step 5 – Update your drivers.
For a better gaming experience, keep your drivers up to date – especially your GPU drivers. You can manually and automatically update your PC drivers. You can either update drivers manually or automatically.
- For a manual update – Go to the manufacturer’s website of your hardware and search for the latest driver. Download and install the newest driver. Be sure that they are compatible with your device model and Windows version.
- For an automatic update – Download third-party apps to automatically update your drivers. One of these programs is Driver Easy, which will handle your device’s driver updates.