
so i want to test out the new DirectX 12 backend for myself, and see how it fairs on older but supported hardware.
however, upon selection i receive a "Critical Error".
![[Image: IE4yYkA.png]](http://i.imgur.com/IE4yYkA.png)
now, i was like "okay... thats odd" im running windows 10 and i have checked and my GPU is supported to run DirectX12. its fully updated and everything so Dolphin must be incorrect.
so i checked and this is my DxDiag
![[Image: DzwklIG.png]](http://i.imgur.com/DzwklIG.png)
as you can see, im only getting DirectX 11 support even though i know i SHOULD be getting DirectX 12.
so, ive googled and there is literally no DirectX 12 runtime download anywhere to be found. so i can only assume the people currently using/testing the experimental backend know something i dont?
please help before i pull all my hair out in frustration.
however, upon selection i receive a "Critical Error".
![[Image: IE4yYkA.png]](http://i.imgur.com/IE4yYkA.png)
now, i was like "okay... thats odd" im running windows 10 and i have checked and my GPU is supported to run DirectX12. its fully updated and everything so Dolphin must be incorrect.
so i checked and this is my DxDiag
![[Image: DzwklIG.png]](http://i.imgur.com/DzwklIG.png)
as you can see, im only getting DirectX 11 support even though i know i SHOULD be getting DirectX 12.
so, ive googled and there is literally no DirectX 12 runtime download anywhere to be found. so i can only assume the people currently using/testing the experimental backend know something i dont?
please help before i pull all my hair out in frustration.