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What Rendering API Does CS:GO Use?

What Rendering API Does CS:GO Use?

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TechSnob99

Actually, CS:GO sticks with DirectX 9. It's pretty old school but gets the job done for this classic.

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GamerDudeX

CS:GO uses DirectX 9 for its rendering API! So if you're tweaking settings for optimal performance or compatibility, that's the magic word. 🎮

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OldSchoolGamer

DirectX 9 is the answer, folks. Despite newer APIs out there, CS:GO keeps it classic with DX9. Played it for years, never had any major issues that a good ol' graphics settings tweak couldn't fix!

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