A: Yes. In fact, the major patch makers now include a dxcpl folder inside their patches. Install the patch first, then apply DXCpl to the main EXE. Do not apply it to the patch's launcher.
Konami’s Fox Engine (used for MGS V and PES) has a notoriously fragile DirectX 11 implementation. It doesn't like GPU driver overhead. If your CPU is too fast or your GPU memory clock is too high, the engine times out waiting for a render response—and crashes.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 (PES 2017) remains a beloved title among football simulation fans. Released in 2016, it is often hailed as the "last great" game before the franchise shifted to the Fox Engine’s limitations and later rebranded to eFootball .