Yes, you can play Mafia 3.
Yes, you can play Mafia 3.
Your system specs include a Pentium G3258 @ 4.2 GHz, GTX 970 SSS, 16 GB RAM at 1600 MHz, and MSI Gaming OS 5. Running at 1080p is feasible, aiming for stable 60 FPS will require careful tuning of graphics and driver settings.
The CPU might restrict your performance, the basic spec needed is an Intel i5-2500K and you're unsure if it will run smoothly on a dual-core setup. I suggest going with an i5 4460 or at least a Haswell i3. The i5 is still a solid choice.
Unlocking the frame rate sends a signal to your CPU at full capacity, making it extremely efficient. However, there are still no solutions found, and in addition, the game contains many visual and gameplay issues.
The GPU should handle the game well (my R9 290 works fine), but I'm not certain about the CPU performance.
The system needs at least 2500 MHz CPU. Upgrading to an i5 is recommended. http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.p...game=Mafia III
But it's the solution you're looking for. Others have experienced improved systems managing the game smoothly. You might not be able to run it on your setup.
Consider testing it again, issue a refund if it fails. However, 60 frames per second seems unrealistic given the processor.