A:AnswerThat depends on what you're doing with it....how many other programs you have running in the background and how many pictures (of what format...RAW files are huge) you have open at one time for editing.
In general, it is more than powerful enough to use Photoshop which takes advantage of the i7 multi-threading capability.
A:AnswerIt doesn't have a dedicated graphics card. It has a Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520, which isn't as fast as dedicated graphics. If you are using this for gaming, I would get a laptop with Nvidia 940MX or better.
A:AnswerYes, though this particular model has been available for about a year and has good reviews overall from independent sources. Read my review for more information. The new i-series CPUs are coming out and stores are trying to get rid of inventory before Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A:AnswerExtend graphics card? You mean attach an external graphics card? I'm not sure, but it could work as the laptop has a USB-C port. If you want a dedicated graphics card, I would recommend you get a laptop with a Nvidia 940MX or above.