Inspiron 3847 upgrades

I've done a lot of browsing and research on what upgrades I can do to my Dell Inspiron 3847 desktop.

I would like to upgrade the CPU to a i5.

I would like to install a dedicated graphics card. Would like to get something with at least 4GB memory. I've been told with the stock case and limited space that cards under 10' are a must

With the above two mentioned upgrades I will also need a upgraded power-supply. so which PSU will be sufficient ?

I would also like to upgrade the ram to 16GB(8GBx2) which would be max.

The intent here is to run X-plane which is a flight sim.

Current Specs:

Inspiron 3847

intel i3 4150 @3.50GHz

Haswell 22nm Technology

8.00Gb dual channel DDR3

088DT1 mobo

HD Graphics 4400

Bios A04

Any guidance would be appreciated.

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speedstep

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November 1st, 2016 16:00

You cant Add Long cards. Short 8 inch cards are fine.

Adding the i5 or I7 needs a bigger power supply. I recommend the EVGA 750B1 but not B2 BQ or G2 versions as they do not have sufficient 3.3v/5v power.

This 750 TI works with the Stock Power Supply However Adding an I5 or I7 would need more power.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487025

You cant use the longer card with 2 fans or the SC unit as it will overload the power supply.

The Straight 750TI says 300W power supply is fine.

The SC needs a bigger PSU aka 450W on the 12v and 150W on the 3.3v/5v rails