This model is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. 4GB of RAM on this model is soldered to the motherboard and not replaceable. There is one memory slot that is shipped with 4GB of RAM in it. Your certified technician can replace this card with 8GB for s system maximum of 12GB of RAM.

That will depend on the requirements of the game. We recommend you check with the game's software publisher web site for their compatibility with Windows 10 Home 64-bit operating system and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.

The battery life on this model with its 2-cell lithium ion 35Wh battery is between 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on the work the system is performing.

This is an entry level, light use system. It uses Windows 10 Home 32-Bit as its operating system, which requires less than 1GB of RAM to run. There is a 32GB solid state hard drive for quick boot up and quick loading of programs and files. This device has the latest WiFi capability, with 802.11AC connectivity. It comes with a free 1-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365. If your requirements fit this profile, this device is a good choice. Specifically, with regard to a basic excel spreadsheet, since this system comes with Office 365, including Excel, it should handle a basic Excel file well.