GTX 960 runs Research Story at approximately ~17 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~12 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~5 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Research Story at 1080P High settings (~17 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended. Note: This title is currently in Early Access. Performance estimates include a conservative buffer — actual results may vary as the game continues to be optimized between patches.
Performance Optimizer
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Can I run Research Story on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 17 FPS in Research Story 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 Research Story at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 12 FPS in Research Story at 1440p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 960 run Research Story at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 5 FPS in Research Story 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 Research Story
Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
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