Is it better to upgrade your current PC or replace it?
Is it better to upgrade your current PC or replace it?
By "freeze up" do you mean the pc stops completely and requires a restart?
Or, do you mean it pauses briefly before continuing the game?
If gaming is slow, you should determine whether the issue lies with your graphics card or your CPU.
Try this simple test:
Run YOUR games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
This causes the graphics card to slow down slightly.
If your FPS improves, it suggests your CPU can handle a better graphics setup.
If your FPS remains unchanged, you are likely more constrained by your CPU.
With memory prices out of sight, consider upgrading and reusing your current RAM.
List the make/model of all your components so we can identify what can be reused.
Would you prefer purchasing a ready-made unit or constructing it yourself?
Are you near a Micro Center? They currently offer a compelling offer: 9850X3D, Asus X870-P Prime, and 32GB Crucial DDR5 6000 memory for $700.
https://www.microcenter.com/product...in...ild-bundle
Finding attractive offers is common, but they often disappear quickly. Micro Center also provides bundled products on Amazon, though usually not as favorable as in-store deals. Occasionally, solid pre-built options appear.
If you buy now, I suggest choosing an AMD AM5 processor—its Zen6 chip will arrive soon and will utilize the 2nm manufacturing process.
I recently assembled an x870 AM5 system using a 7600X3D until Zen6 is phased out.
This response would need the actual model of the ASUS prebuilt system you own, since the information you shared earlier doesn't match any recognized ASUS or other desktop setup. The reference is for a laptop, and determining whether to rebuild or upgrade depends on the case it uses and whether certain components are exclusive. Without knowing the exact case model, it wouldn't be accurate to suggest upgrades. If the motherboard type is confirmed, it would likely be considered non-proprietary, though the PSU model remains uncertain. I've encountered many systems with standard ATX boards but proprietary PSUs that can't be swapped with regular ones.
If you invested that much, rebuilding seems worth considering, and it could cost significantly less than $2000 if you prefer a budget-friendly option. Alternatively, you could opt for the setup described by Logain to maximize the value of your investment.
It would also help to know your country so that recommendations can be more precise.