My system specs are Processor / Chipset
CPU Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3770 / 3.4 GHz
Max Turbo SPEED 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
64-bit Computing Yes
CPU Qty 1
Max CPU Qty 1
Processor Main Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2
Chipset Type Intel B75 Express
Cache Memory
Installed Size L3 cache - 8 MB
Cache Per Processor 8 MB
RAM
Installed Size 10 GB / 16 GB (max)
Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Speed 1333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance PC3-10600
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Hard Drive
Type HDD
Capacity 1 x 2 TB
Interface Type SATA 3Gb/s
Spindle Speed 5400 rpm
Storage Controller
Type 1 x SATA - integrated
Optical Storage
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
CARD Reader
Type Card reader
Monitor
Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
Type Integrated
Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Interfaces VGA, HDMI
Audio Output
Sound Output Mode 5.1 channel surround
Input Device
Type Mouse, keyboard
Keyboard
Interface USB
Mouse
Technology Optical
Interface USB
Networking
Type Integrated
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Expansion / Connectivity
Bays External 5.25"
Internal 3.5"
Slots 1 (total) / 0 (free) x CPU
4 DIMM 240-pin
1 (total) / 1 (free) x PCIe x16
3 (total) / 3 (free) x PCIe x1
Interfaces 1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
4 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
8 x USB 2.0
Audio line-out
Audio line-in
Power
Device Type Power supply
Power Provided 300 Watt
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Windows 8 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of SELECT Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

Dimensions & Weight
Approximate Width 7.1 in
Approximate Depth 15.8 in
Approximate Height 14.9 in Yes you can, however create the system recovery discs before doing so, so that you have the OS to install to the SSD.