Nvidia talks DirectX 12 support, has Worked with Microsoft on it for four years.

Nvidia really likes DirectX 12 and its own Henry Moreton was happy to tell the world that Nvidia worked on DirectX 12 with Microsoft for four years, helping to shape the new API and reduce the resource overhead.

[lets_go_gunners]

Better ports with DX12 makes me a happier gamer! PC FTW!!

[starchild]

Yep, good stuff. I'm really happy about a lot of stuff that is going on in the PC gaming world.

[gamernova]

Damn, and I thought they weren't sweating mantle because of gsync. Turns out they had another secret weapon. Glad I am part of the green machine.

[Somebody]

So all those huffing and puffing they kicked up after everyone praised AMD for winning the next gen exclusive hardware deals and later for Mantle is just a big smoke screen. G-sync might even be just another layer of smoke screen to make everyone think it's the only choice nvidia has to combat AMD's recent string of successes.

[gamernova]

Nvidia had to reassure its users. It's easy to feel like you missed out when Amd has control of all consoles. So they did that and then showed us their hand. I can't really speak about consoles as I don't own one but for PC, Nvidia has done a lot of great things thanks to the competition provided by AMD. We need both. But I side with Nvidia because of their software and driver support. I can record my gameplay on the graphics card with perfect quality and mic sound, minimal performance impact, and small file size. I can stream using the card too! I know I sound like a fanboy but I'm just really impressed by how far their software has come. I can't talk about my gsync experience because I haven't used it. But the stuff I mentioned previously rocks my socks off.

[JustPlay4]

To bad they mostly only talk about PC and not about xbox.

[gamernova]

PC for the win! But I'm sure MS is not pushing it that hard if it didn't do something good for their console. MS only does stuff where the money lies. And there's definitely money in the xbone.

[mhunterjr]

The idea that ports between the PC and xb1 (and vice versa) will be more efficient is news enough for me. If developers choose either platform as the lead, the other should be able to preserve the benefits.

[Alan_Shore]

Can't wait for the real maxwell gpu's to release gonna be insane.

[darksky]

DX12 is also supported by AMD so hardly Nvidia's secret weapon. Chances are AMD will have very good DX12 support due to their experience with Mantle and the DX12 development for XB1.

The article makes it look like Nvidia was the only one working with MS on this but in reality MS worked with Intel, AMD and Nvidia.

[gamernova]

It strikes me as a little odd that AMD decided to develop its own API if it knew that DX12 was good and around the corner. Doesn't make too much sense but at the end of the day, it's pushing innovation so I approve of all of it.

[JustPlay4]

If they been working with them on Dx12 then why does x1 not have a Nvidia graphic card in it? just seem weird Unless this is PC only, thats cool even though I don't have a Nvidia card

[Somebody]

DX is supposed to run on any compatible hardware, not through only one particular brand. It's different from what AMD is doing with Mantle that they made themselves which is exclusively for AMD hardware.

Otherwise how can MS boast that they can port PC games for the X1 in just one day if DX12 is exclusively for Nvidia while the X1 is based on AMD hardware.

[combatcash]

Yup dx is for either nvidia or amd

[MorePowerOfGreen]

3 billion was spent on AMD for joint custom GPU, AMD worked on DX12 too. Obviously MSFT partnered with each company based on the needs of MSFT's products.

LOL? http://n4g.com/news/1479688...

Glad the devs are getting the kits already and average folks in a preview later this year(yes I know the general public has to wait until the end of next year)

I'm sure XB1 1st party devs and some 3rd party devs are already using it, not to mention XB1 already has part of DX12.

[DoesUs]

Haha. The last think to pin your hopes and dreams to huh? Dear oh dear...LLOONNGG road ahead for you POG, long road...

[josephayal]

Good news for the Xbox One but, Can someone explain what this means in human?

[Bigpappy]

Yup! Better performance for X1 and PC, also compatible phones and tablets.

[edqe]

Microsoft is gets tighter vendor lock-in. DX12 will help X1 and PCs that runs Windows. It will also help Windows tablets and phones.

DX12 is incompatible with all other devices other than the ones that are running Windows. This means lots of more work for game developers.

DX12 is nice for Windows users.

[LexHazard79]

Lol...

[2000z28err]

Power up the Xbox !! Yeaaaaaaaa

[cabbitwithscissors]

Knowing MS, they'll probably pull a lameass move and make it only for Windows 8.x and xbone.

[Letros]

It wouldn't be surprising, mainstream support for 7 ends January 2015, DX12 will likely launch with Windows 9 and be back compatible with 8.1

[2000z28err]

Xbox one will be ONE sick system dx12 is gonna do M@gic my friend....:)

[corvusmd]

Nice, loving that devs and those that know have lots of nice things to say about this. It means games will only get better.

[christocolus]

Im happy about that too. Its funny how some here thought dx12 as only a rushed response to mantle. I guess this proves them all wrong. Great news for MS and devs indeed.

[AutoCad]

Future looking bright for the xbox

[No_Limit]

Looking good for my XB1!!!

[Agent_hitman]

Just a question guys, do you think that DX12 will still be compatible for Windows 7?..

We all know that Windows 8 sales were not that great and I have a feeling that Microsoft might locked this feature on Windows 8 just like what happened on DX10 before on vista I think.

[ninjahunter]

Its likely that it will require windows 8. Which is generally considered bad, but with 8.1 just around the corner, it will become a more valid platform since it will have a significantly more functional desktop mode.

[Mac420]

8.1 is already out, running it now :(. Definitely better then it was, but still loads to improve. An I hear its a headache for programmers.

[Are_The_MaDNess]

windows 8 really isnt that bad dude..... been using since it came out and i feel like i have no problems with it. its faster, it syncs up your accounts, better multicore usage and ram usage.

all you really need it Start8 and maybe Fences and you are good to go :D

dont miss windows 7 one bit really.

Edit:@ninjahunter: 8.1 is already out.... you have to download it as an app and not an update tho, kinda weird.

[Ipunchbabiesforfun]

Yep 8.1 has been out for awhile now. Windows 8 is actually really good, but i still hate it sometimes. I'm not a big fan of it feeling like a cellphone. I prefer my start menu, which I think they have added that option but it's on my gaming PC so it's a small annoyance i'll look into later.

Either way, the performance is really good. I have not had a SINGLE issue on Windows 8 whatsoever. Outside of a few games not liking me when I switched.

[Are_The_MaDNess]

@Ipunchbabiesforfun just get Start8 from stardock and maybe Fences if you use your desktop at all.

http://www.stardock.com/pro...
http://www.stardock.com/pro...

both are really worth it and i dont think i can ever have a PC without these two anymore...

EDIT:
only reason i said anything about apps is that you need to download 8.1 as an app and not an update: http://windows.microsoft.co...

BTW sourgrouch, the only one hating here on anything is you.

[Ipunchbabiesforfun]

whoa man lol nobody was bashing Windows 8. I, like the OP have had it since win 8 and not 8.1 and that's probably why he mentioned the app. I heard they added the functionality for a normal start up, just hadn't gotten around to changing it since I use a laptop and that PC is gaming only. Anyways, was just merely saying the only thing about Win 8 I didn't like was the layout of the start menu, it can be confusing at first. I prefer Windows 7, but think Windows 8 runs much better.

edit: I love that functionality! I'm going to download that tomorrow and get all that setup. I want to see what they added in 8.1 in regards to the start menu but if it's not a traditional windows start menu, I'll download that app.

[LexHazard79]

I'm not gaming on PC..YET. but isnt Windows 8 better for gaming? When I read certain articles or watch youtube a majority of the gamers have windows 7 but the ones that have 8 says they see better performance. Just want to know which is better as I will be needing OS to go along with build.

[rainslacker]

Just go ahead and get Windows 8. It's really just an optimized Windows 7 with metro attached. I personally find the App stuff annoying, but you can set everything to run under windows 7 programs. I never use Metro. The only thing I miss is the start menu, but there are 3rd party addons for that. I also miss gadgets, as I had a few very useful ones that sat on the side of my screen at all times, but I've gotten used to them not being there.

Win8 does run faster overall than Windows 7. Programs start up faster, and there is less memory overhead compared to 7, even with Metro running in the background. Otherwise, the two seem fully compatible.

I can't say if games run better on 8 compared to 7 as I'm not a PC gamer much. But what few games I do play(FF14, SimCity) run pretty fast.

[Letros]

Win 9/8 only, 7 will stop receiving feature updates next January.

[urwifeminder]

After seeing how much Mantle downgraded BF4 this great stuff , if AMD stayed mantle only I would have switched to Nvidia even though I vowed never to get one.

[LexHazard79]

Great news for MS and DX supporters!
This was a good read also, answered my question as to, why Forza was running on PC with a Titan?!

I'm going Intel/Nvidia on my build so lets see what happens! They seem very excited which then has us excited.

And to know that developers already have dev kits with DX12. Which means that when they actually show this API in full glory they have some awesome games to show it off!

[bienio]

So it time for change my card😉end of the year no rush👍

[Artemidorus]

It's a shame Xbox One didn't have Nvidia support in the graphics department. This might of been a different story.

[Canadianfubar]

It was because of price and MS problems with Nvidia back in the original Xbox days. AMD can deliver lower cost graphics than Nvidia.

[Artemidorus]

Yeah but AMD is cheap for a reason you get what you pay for

[Canadianfubar]

I have Windows 8, love it. Hated 8.1 though. Had many games problems with 8.1. Formatted put Windows 8 back on, and all games work great again. You cannot uninstall 8.1 once you upgrade so keep that in mind. Search google you will see that many gamers are having problems with 8.1, but not 8. Yes Windows 8 works and runs better on newer hardware especially if you have SSD drives.
I use CLASSICSHELL to get rid of the metro desktop. Program works great and you can make your Windows 8 look like Windows XP or Windows 7 if you want. All bars brought back and start button as well as boot to desktop mode, so you don't need the Windows 8.1 upgrade.