Get the better CPU instead.

No. Unless you’re running multiple VMs or editing 8K video, 64GB of RAM is wasted on a gaming PC.

For $2000, you want a strong CPU (like a Ryzen 7800X3D or a Core i5‑14600K) paired with 32GB of good DDR5. That combo will crush games and everyday work. Going to 64GB might sound future‑proof, but games rarely use more than 16–20GB today, and 32GB leaves plenty of headroom. The CPU is what actually determines your frame rates and how long the system stays relevant.

If you do heavy productivity (rendering, large datasets, lots of browser tabs), then maybe the extra RAM matters, but at that point you probably want a workstation build, not a $2000 gaming PC. For a pure gaming rig, the CPU upgrade is the smarter investment.

Your frames-per-dollar ratio will thank you.