Gaming PC build GeForce GTX 960 MSI Gaming 2GB Edition, Core i3-4160 3.6GHz, 8GB performance review

A PC with a Core i3-4160 3.6GHz can run 0 of the top 1000 PC games released when it also has the GeForce GTX 960 MSI Gaming 2GB Edition graphics card and 8GB system memory in it. This combination of hardware leaves the Core i3-4160 3.6GHz as the weak point, when looking at what games it can play. You could upgrade that component enabling the system to run 93 games of our most demanding games list.

Lets see how well a gaming PC with these components performs on one of todays more popular games, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord. In summary, while some might be tempted to play Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord in 1440p resolution with the GeForce GTX 960 MSI Gaming 2GB Edition, we feel it is best placed at running at 1080p, where you could get the following frame rates - Low setting: 63 FPS, Medium setting: 50 FPS, High setting: 34 FPS, Ultra setting: 24 FPS.

2nd most popular game: Call of Duty Warzone - In summary, while looking at Low vs Ultra settings this GeForce GTX 960 MSI Gaming 2GB Edition should only play Call of Duty Warzone on a small laptop screen and probably at less than High settings.

3rd most popular game: Cyberpunk 2077 - In summary, the GeForce GTX 960 MSI Gaming 2GB Edition cant get an acceptable frame rate at small laptop resolutions.