Devices Check DirectStorage Support in Windows 11 and Windows 10


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This tutorial will show you how to see if your GPU and drives support DirectStorage in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

DirectStorage is an API feature of DirectX 12 designed for the Velocity Architecture to Windows PCs. DirectStorage will bring best-in-class IO tech to both PC and console just as DirectX 12 Ultimate does with rendering tech. With a DirectStorage capable PC and a DirectStorage enabled game, you can look forward to vastly reduced load times and virtual worlds that are more expansive and detailed than ever.

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DirectStorage minimum system requirements:
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Here's How:

1 Open the Xbox Game Bar (Win+G).

2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon on the Home Bar. (see screenshot below)

3 Click/tap on Gaming features in the left pane of Settings.

4 Under DIRECTSTORAGE, you will see if your GPU, OS, and connected drives are "DirectStorage supported" or not.

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That's it,
Shawn Brink


 

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