What is DirectX, and why does it matter for gaming?

[Windows Central]

DirectX lets developers unlock the full potential of your computer's hardware.

DirectX first made its debut back in 1996, and it forms the basis for why Windows dominates gaming. When the feature was first rolled out back on Windows 95, it allowed game developers access to low-level hardware features, allowing them to fine-tune games.

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