Well, (As per FR tradition) I didn’t read your entire post, nor the replies before I replied.
But I’d agree with the above posters advising you to return what you have and start over.
I have to upgrade, too for when Far Cry 5 comes out next February.
Crap. I hate hearing that. But maybe it will be my way.
I could also keep this system as a backup, but at 737$ I don’t know if I am feelin’ that.