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Ok, so I am looking for a new computer. I can provide the specs of my old system if required. What I generally do is watch Netflix on my PC and run MMORPG games (Skyrim, EQ2, etc). As long as the PC I choose can easily handle these games I'm good.

What I am considering is the PC listed below. My main concerns are:

1. Is it up-gradable with regards to RAM and graphics cards or is the best it gets?
2. Is this no longer a good deal (i.e. is this obsolete now?)

I hope the link helps when looking at the specs, please let me know if this is a good PC and if it's good for higher-end gaming (speed wise).

http://www.hsn.com/products/dell-alienware-core-i7-6th-gen-quad-core-8gb1tb-pc/8061546

Thank you so much

 
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The CPU is not even a year old and is pretty much top of the line, it won't be obsolete for awhile.
The graphics card is on the lower side of things as rgd said.
It has 8gb of RAM which should be fine but is easily upgradeable.
As for upgrading the GPU (graphics card) the case looks like some kind of small form factor so you might run into issues
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The CPU is not even a year old and is pretty much top of the line, it won't be obsolete for awhile.
The graphics card is on the lower side of things as rgd said.
It has 8gb of RAM which should be fine but is easily upgradeable.
As for upgrading the GPU (graphics card) the case looks like some kind of small form factor so you might run into issues
 
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The XPS has a worse graphics card but more upgrade room (physically), meaning if you plan on upgrading the XPS looks like the better option.
If you are upgrading your GPU you might run into other issues, most likely with the power supply.
Source: My own experience trying to upgrade pre-builts

 
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Thank you. I do have every intention of upgrading the graphics card. I am trying to determine what kind if can handle based on the slot in the MB and the power of the power supply
 
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Thanks. Do you think the graphics card can be upgraded at all? Mainly I am concerned that I won't be able to support a better card; based on the interior and the power of the power supply. I prefer this one to the others I have reviewed.
 
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It probably can be upgraded. From what I've seen it has a 460w PSU which should be enough for a solid GPU power wise.
The issues being how many PCI-e power connectors it has, if it has any at all. The other just being if you can fit the card in physically (which it should but be careful still).
I've never seen the interior of one of those machines so I can't tell you a solid answer, I can only give suggestions based on my experience.
 
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