GTX 960 runs Close Combat: The Bloody First at approximately ~6 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~26 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~6 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Close Combat: The Bloody First at 4K High settings (~6 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended. Note: Performance in large-scale or late-game scenarios depends heavily on your processor's single-thread clock speed, not just GPU power — a fast CPU matters as much as your GPU here.
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Can I run Close Combat: The Bloody First on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 6 FPS in Close Combat: The Bloody First at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.
What FPS does GTX 960 get in Close Combat: The Bloody First at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 26 FPS in Close Combat: The Bloody First at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 960 run Close Combat: The Bloody First at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 6 FPS in Close Combat: The Bloody First at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About Close Combat: The Bloody First
Close Combat: The Bloody First is the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, and the first using the new 3D Archon engine. With this Close Combat: The Bloody First combines classic Close Combat tactical gameplay with battles fought across a wide variety of diverse 3D landscapes including craggy ridgelines, narrow...
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