GTX 960 runs Tharsis at approximately ~15 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~35 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~15 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Tharsis at 4K High settings (~15 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 Tharsis on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 15 FPS in Tharsis 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 Tharsis at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 35 FPS in Tharsis at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 960 run Tharsis at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 15 FPS in Tharsis 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 Tharsis
Tharsis is a turn-based space strategy game. With dice and cannibalism. It puts you in control of humanity's first manned mission to Mars, just as it's struck by a micrometeoroid storm. You must guide your crew through disasters, food shortages, and the unforgiving nature of space - all while maintaining your sanity amidst cryptic signals and warnings from Mars. Defy the odds, make the difficult d…
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