GTX 960 runs Monster Hunter Stories at approximately ~16 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~36 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~16 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Monster Hunter Stories at 4K High settings (~16 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended.
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Can I run Monster Hunter Stories on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 16 FPS in Monster Hunter Stories 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 Monster Hunter Stories at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 36 FPS in Monster Hunter Stories at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 960 run Monster Hunter Stories at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 16 FPS in Monster Hunter Stories 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 Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter Stories is a role-playing game spin-off of the popular Monster Hunter franchise, but features a drastically different gameplay focus. Unlike previous titles in the franchise, Monster Hunter Stories lets players take on the role of a Rider instead of a Hunter, and are able to take part in a traditional turn-based battle system. Major changes and additions featured in this title inclu…
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