Dell has released a VR ready version of the XPS 27 all-in-one gaming PC. Carrying the same 4K display and 10-speaker audio sub-system, it gets a more powerful CPU from Intel along with AMD’s Radeon RX 570 graphics board.

The new variant of the XPS 27 with the VR badge is designed for gamers with average requirements for performance. Boasting significantly more powerful specs, relying on AMD’s Radeon RX 570 (2048 stream processors, 128 texture units, 32 ROPs, 256-bit memory bus, etc.) graphics adapter with 8 GB of memory, compared to it’s older siblings that lumps everything on to integrated or mobile graphics.

The latest rendition retains the audio sub-system totalling 10 speakers (six on the front, two down firing and two radiating) designed to enable surround sound without using bulky external audio equipment.

The VR Ready versions are based on Intel’s Core i7-7700 CPU as well as the H170 PCH. The systems are equipped with 16 GB of DDR4-2133 memory, upgradeable to 64 GB. The PCs have one M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0 x4) as well as two 2.5” bays for HDDs or SSDs. Featuring 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.x, a GbE port, five USB 3.0 Type-A headers, one HDMI output, one DisplayPort 1.2, two Thunderbolt 3 ports (USB Type-C), an SD/MMC card reader, a 720p webcam with an IR sensor for facial recognition, a microphone and so on. Plenty ports for peripherals and VR gears.

As with siblings in the lineup, the PCs are constructed of CNC-machined aluminum and come with UltraSharp displays with a 4K (3840×2160) resolution. Computers with touch-enabled screens also feature articulating stands for added convenience. The stand comes at an extra cost, so some gamers may prefer to install a larger SSD and/or more memory and skip the touch option.

At present Dell offers two versions of the VR Ready XPS 27 featuring Intel’s Core i7-7700 CPU and AMD’s Radeon RX 570 GPU, but different storage configurations and touch support. The model with a 2 TB HDD and 32 GB caching SSD costs $1999.99 (approx. RM 8540), whereas the model with a 512 GB PCIe SSD, a touchscreen display with articulating stand and optional Windows 10 Pro comes at $2,649.99 (approx. RM11,310).