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July 8, 2023
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DirectX Feature level 12

  • July 8, 2023
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My current graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti only supports Direct X version 12 up to feature level 11.

Photoshop now requires  feature level 12.

 

Which photoshop features am i unable to use if i stay with my existing graphics card.

 

Can anyone recommend an NVIDIA graphics card i can replace the existing one with to get feature level 12

 

my computer details are attached

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    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    July 8, 2023

    @davids02011959 

     

    For now with your older GPU, go to Preferences > Technology Previews > Enable "Deactivate Native Canvas" > Restart Photoshop

     

    I don't use Windows, so I'll tag Expert @D Fosse who has been recommending a GPU that supports DirectX 12.

     

    Jane

     

      D Fosse
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      D FosseCommunity Expert
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      July 8, 2023

      Well, yes, any of the Nvidia RTX 30-series or the newer RTX 40-series. They should all work splendidly.

       

      The range goes from the basic and inexpensive 3050 to the rather eye-watering 3090. Speed and performance reflects the price - basically, you get what you pay for. For general Photoshop use, the sweet spot is probably 3060 /4060. I have a 3060, and it handles everything in Photoshop and Lightroom very well and very efficiently.

       

      This is a good time to buy. I got mine a year ago, and already it costs about 25% less than when I bought it.

       

      Note that if retrofitting this to an existing computer, you need to make sure there is a separate PCIe-cable from the power supply to the card. It needs more power than it gets directly from the motherboard PCIe-connector. Any decent power supply will have an outlet for this, but you may need to rummage through your drawers to find the cable 😉 The connector will be marked "PCIe". It also requires a 650W power supply minimum. 

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