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DirectX 10.1: Enabling Breakthrough Graphics on the ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series

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Overview Microsoft DirectX 10.1 is the latest application programming interface from Microsoft that unlocks the state of the art in GPU technology, represented by the ATI Radeon HD 3800 series. Key features of DirectX 10.1 include an updated shader model, improved anti-aliasing support, more flexible data access, and tighter specifications for better application compatibility. These features will enable exciting new techniques, such as real-time global illumination, that will define the future direction of interactive 3D graphics. DirectX 10 was one of the most significant updates to the API since its inception. DirectX 10.1 represents an evolutionary update that addresses some of the limitations identified after the specification was finalized.

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Publisher	Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)	File Format	PDF
Date Published	November 2007	Downloads	5
Format	White Papers
Topics	Programming Languages, Data Visualization, 3D Modeling and Rendering

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