Top Picks for the Graphic Designer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $890 to $1690, with accessories.

Let's start with a broad search. The following offer the best value for the lowest price regardless of format preference. As a result, you will most likely see stationary computers down here and maybe a few portable options. You have the option to look for a specific kind of device at the bottom of the page.

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  ME PC VT2000I Home PC from $900;
  ~$1230 with accessories

  A practical Home PC capable of handling more than the basics so you can experiment and create without committing to a substantial budget... Read More about the VT2000I

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 9.60 x 37.00 x 33.40 cm

  Weight: 10.00 kg

  detailed info

  $899.99 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2018-11-16 04:54:32, EST

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  MSI Nightblade MI3 8RA-022CA from $1000;
  ~$1290 with accessories

  A compact Gaming PC for the living room or anywhere space is limited. With carrying handles, it's also an attractive option for LAN parties or if you have to re... Read More about the MI3 8RA-022CA

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 12.80 x 34.20 x 26.80 cm

  Weight: 8.40 kg

  detailed info

  $999.99 from Memory Express (New) as of 2018-11-16 04:54:42, EST

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  Dell Dell Inspiron i5675 Gaming Desktop from $950;
  ~$1408 with accessories

  Shopping for Gaming PC on a budget? This tower is definitely worth a look.

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.89 cm

  Weight: 13.74 kg

  detailed info

  from $949.99

  • $949.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 23:06:01, EST
  • $1149.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 23:05:15, EST
  • $1254.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:45:24, EST

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $7007% cheaper than usual
  ~$990 with accessories

  Here's a cost-efficient desktop computer which will excel at productivity tasks and will let you explore quite a few creative avenues.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7400

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 16.31 x 39.50 x 30.71 cm

  Weight: 5.70 kg

  detailed info

  $699.97 from Staples (New) as of 2018-11-16 06:51:43, EST

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  MSI Trident 3 Compact Gaming PC from $120020%, Best price yet!
  ~$1690 with accessories

  This small gaming PC fits pretty good gaming performance and silent operation in challenging areas such as the living room's media center. Performances are up t... Read More about the VR7RC-018US

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Dimensions: 12.70 x 23.50 x 34.10 cm

  Weight: 6.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $1199.00

  • $1199.00 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:51:13, EST
  • $1499.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:16:10, EST
  • $1499.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:34:34, EST

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  HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $600;
  ~$890 with accessories

  A cost-efficient computer for homework and even quite a bit of creativity.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  0/5

  Does not meet software's minimum requirements

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: AMD A10-9700

  Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm

  Weight: 5.15 kg

  detailed info

  $599.99 from Best Buy (New) as of 2018-11-15 13:18:03, EST

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  MSI Trident 3 Compact Gaming PC from $1200;
  ~$1617 with accessories

  This tiny gaming desktop offers silent operation in small spaces such as the living room's media center. Performances are up there thanks to latest-generation v... Read More about the VR7RC-020US

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Compact Towers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 12.70 x 23.50 x 34.10 cm

  Weight: 6.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $1199.99

  • $1199.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:18:51, EST
  • $1199.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 18:45:52, EST
  • $1579.25 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 18:45:57, EST

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  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from $85010%, Best price yet!
  ~$1088 with accessories

  This gaming laptop is an affordable option if you're seeking a graphically capable PC for creativity purposes or if you're not interested in playing the most de... Read More about the FX504GD-RS51

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from $849.99

  • $849.99 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:18, EST
  • $949.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:16, EST
  • $999.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 21:45:58, EST
  • $999.00 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:09, EST
  • $999.00 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:56, EST
  • $999.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:27:58, EST
  • $999.99 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:38, EST
  • $999.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:36, EST
  • $1012.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:28, EST
  • $1059.90 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:00:32, EST
  • $1099.99 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:02:07, EST

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $1200;
  ~$1400 with accessories

  A capable laptop for creative tasks and quite a bit of gaming which employs a few cost-cutting measures to attempt to go a bit easier on your wallet.

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Adobe InDesign CC 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Adobe Illustrator CC 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Football Manager 2018

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.57 kg

  detailed info

  from $1199.99

  • $1199.99 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:13:38, EST
  • $1199.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:09:04, EST
  • $1529.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:06:04, EST

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