Adobe After Effects CC 2019
| Release Date | 2018-04-03 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Adobe |
| Publisher | Adobe |
Adobe After Effects is a digital visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application developed by Adobe Systems and used in the post-production process of film making and television production. Among other things, After Effects can be used for keying, tracking, compositing and animation. It also functions as a very basic non-linear editor, audio editor and media transcoder.
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Genre
Animation, VideoCharacteristics
Creative, Filters, Free Trial, Inverse Kinematics, Layers, Puppet Engine, Scripting SupportAvailability and Pricing
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Computers
starting at US$22.12
Specs for Hardcore levels of performance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019
Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.
Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling Adobe After Effects CC 2019.
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| Components | Minimum | Typical | |
| Processor (a.k.a. CPU) |
Intel Core i9-10980HK or better
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Intel Core i9-10900F
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Alternative CPU Options |
| Video Card (a.k.a. GPU |
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 or better
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Alternative GPU Options |
| Memory (a.k.a. RAM) | 32 GB or better | 32 GB | |
Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.
Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$2590 to US$4610, accessories included.
The following Systems exceed the recommended specs for Adobe After Effects CC 2019; leaving you more overhead for plug-ins, and handling uncommonly complex tasks.
Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.
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#4, Stationary Computers ($1600 - ∞)
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop from US$18204%, Best price yet!
~$2590 with accessoriesHere's a Gaming PC combining compelling features such as a powerful CPU and Graphics Card, a combination of Drives delivering fast responses with plenty of room... Read More about the dg5000_s22e
Device Ratings
by Stationary Computers standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy N/A Specsperformance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i9-10900FGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 64.00 GBStorage: 2 TB + 512 GB (~2.5 TB)Dimensions: 16.90 x 30.80 x 36.70 cmWeight: 8.200 kgdetailed info US$1817.59 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-07 05:17:37, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#5, Laptops ($1975 - ∞)
Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$23409%, Best price yet!
~$3010 with accessoriesThis laptop is not the most portable out there, but it can make full use of its substantial power without overheating or getting as noisy as most thinner altern... Read More about the navm15r3_s03ae
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Specsperformance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i9-10980HKGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 32.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cmWeight: 2.500 kgdetailed info US$2331.26 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-07 04:43:01, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#7, Laptops ($1975 - ∞)
Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$3600;
~$4610 with accessoriesThis laptop is chunkier than average, but it can make full use of its substantial power and large, high-speed storage without overheating or getting too noisy... Read More about the navm15r3_s08ae
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Specsperformance in Adobe After Effects CC 2019
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i9-10980HKGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 32.00 GBStorage: 2 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cmWeight: 2.500 kgdetailed info US$3595.68 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2021-03-07 03:25:46, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Wonder why you get better systems than requested?
That's because TekAdvisor looks for devices which will at least satisfy the demands for the best price without filtering over-performers. For instance: If 3-stars or even 5-stars systems are available in the same price range as 1-star options, I'm pretty sure you should consider the better-performing options as well.
The results above are the 3 systems offering the best bang-for-the-buck among the cheapest catalogued systems capable of running Adobe After Effects CC 2019 at the specified level of performance or better.
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The systems above exceed Adobe After Effects CC 2019's recommended specs; which is great if you need it to handle unusual workloads but not so much if money's tight.
You can look for something cheaper by picking another performance level below:
