Windows 10: Directx 12

Hi i am new to this forum
i just upgraded to windows 10, but when i run dxdiag it says directx 11.1
is this normal? Shouldn't be directx 12, can i do something to get the new directx 12 or i have to wait for an official uptade?
thanks

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Windows 10 Education support DirectX 12?

I heard that Education Edition is not support DirectX 12. But in Onthehub's page, I can find the information that Education edition support DirectX 12. And many webpage said Education edition dxdiag screenshot with DirectX 12 support. Windows 10 Education
support DirectX 12?

 

Windows 10 directx 11.2

Everyone,

FAQ

Q: Should I wait to buy a new PC or GPU?

A: No – if you buy a PC with supported graphics hardware (over 80% of gamer PCs currently being sold), you’ll be able to enjoy all the power of DirectX 12 games as soon as they are available.

Q: Does DirectX 12 include anything besides Direct3D 12?

A: Also new is a set of cutting-edge graphics tools for developers. Since this is a preview of DirectX 12 focused on Direct3D 12, other technologies may be previewed at a later date.



Q: When will I be able to get my hands on DirectX 12?

A: We are targeting Holiday 2015 games.

Q: What hardware will support Direct3D 12 / will my existing hardware support Direct3D 12?

A: We will link to our hardware partners’ websites as they announce their hardware support for Direct3D 12.

check if the hardware that you have supports directx 12 if not it will run the directx 11.2

These links helped me a lot

DirectX 12 FAQ: All about Windows 10's supercharged graphics tech

How to test your PC's DirectX 12 performance today

DirectX 12 and Windows 10

 

You will get DirectX 12 if your hardware compatibility with it *Smile

 

What graphics card & driver are you running?

Not true, my 660 Ti does not have a feature set of DX12, but my runtime version is still DX12.

 

Graphics card : intel hd graphics 3000
driver version: 9.17.10.4229

 

Go here, select your version of Win 10 from the drop down menu (top), download & install the latest Win 10 beta driver.

 

Thanks man
also will directx 12 improve gaming performance on my old hardware for older games?? Or directx 12 will only help games that were develop for directx 12?

 

You'll need a modern graphics card to take advantage of DX12.