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Best Dead Space (Remake) settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Dead Space (Remake) runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 32FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Dead Space (Remake) is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 60 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 32 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 60 FPS at 1080p and 54 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 30 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	32	60
1440p	19	54
4K	11	30

💡 Dead Space (Remake): Frostbite engine, no ray tracing - VRAM-hungry on Ultra textures; on 8GB cards keep them at High.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

Recommended settings

Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS

Dead Space supports DLSS (RTX) and AMD FSR. The biggest single FPS gain on offer — turn it on before lowering anything else; modern Quality mode looks close to native.

Volumetric QualityMedium+6% FPS

The thick atmospheric fog and god-rays that give the Ishimura its dread. Expensive — High looks almost identical to Ultra while running noticeably faster.

Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS

Shadow resolution and draw distance. The flickering, dynamic lighting is core to the horror, but Ultra is a heavy step over High for little visible gain.

Screen Space ReflectionsMedium+5% FPS

Reflections on the ship’s wet floors and metal panels. One of the first things to lower — the drop is hard to notice in motion.

Ambient OcclusionMedium+3% FPS

Soft contact shadows where surfaces meet. Cheap-ish and subtle — Medium is a fine saving on weaker cards.

Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS

Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM. Ultra can exceed 8GB; on 8GB cards keep it at High to avoid stutter.

Lighting QualityHighbaseline

How detailed and far-reaching the dynamic lights are. It defines the look of the game, so drop this last among the heavy settings.

Particle / Effects QualityHighbaseline

Sparks, blood and the gory dismemberment effects. Drops most during intense fights — exactly when you want the frames back.

TessellationOnbaseline

Adds real geometric depth to surfaces and the Necromorphs’ torn flesh. Turning it off is an easy gain with only a minor close-up softness.

Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline

Keeps floor and wall textures sharp at glancing angles. Effectively free — leave it at 16x.

Motion Blur / Film Grain / Chromatic AberrationLowbaseline

Barely touches FPS and pure preference — many players switch these off for a cleaner, sharper picture.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) get in Dead Space (Remake)?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Dead Space (Remake) — up from about 32 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) run Dead Space (Remake) at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages roughly 54 FPS in Dead Space (Remake); turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Dead Space (Remake) settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Volumetric Quality and Shadow Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.