Top Picks for the Hardcore Graphic Designer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from $1172 to $2080, 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 GT1100I Gaming PC from $1480;
  ~$1810 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  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 i5-8600

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 18.80 x 37.00 x 36.50 cm

  Weight: 15.00 kg

  detailed info

  $1479.99 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2018-09-25 04:29:49, EDT

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  ME PC GT1000I Gaming PC from $1350;
  ~$1680 with accessories

  If you can't invest a lot of money on a new gaming rig, this is a sensible option; it's already powerful enough to handle most games (and creative software as w... Read More about the GT1000I

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  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 i5-8400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 18.80 x 37.00 x 3.50 cm

  Weight: 10.00 kg

  detailed info

  $1349.99 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2018-09-25 04:18:52, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC from $17006%, Best price yet!
  ~$2080 with accessories

  If you need a new Gaming PC fast, you could do a lot worse than this Gaming PC by Dell. It already packs serious gaming hardware as-is, but it is also reasonabl... Read More about the i5680-7491BLU-PCA

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  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 i7-8700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cm

  Weight: 13.74 kg

  detailed info

  from $1699.99

  • $1699.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-09-24 10:46:26, EDT
  • $1799.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 10:45:56, EDT

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  ME PC GT1100AN Gaming PC from $1480;
  ~$1810 with accessories

  A computer for the gamer looking for a long-term investment. It is already powerful, but thanks to its construction, upgrades and maintenance will help keep it... Read More about the GT1100AN

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  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: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 240 GB (~1.23 TB)

  Dimensions: 18.80 x 37.00 x 35.60 cm

  Weight: 15.00 kg

  detailed info

  $1479.99 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2018-09-25 04:18:31, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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  ME PC BATTLEBOX Essential A from $15506%, Best price yet!
  ~$1880 with accessories

  Built to Nvidia's Battlebox specifications, this computer is built to deliver the best gaming experience on a budget.

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

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

  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: AMD Ryzen 5 1600

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 250 GB (~1.24 TB)

  Dimensions: 18.80 x 37.00 x 36.50 cm

  Weight: 15.00 kg

  detailed info

  $1549.99 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2018-09-25 04:28:36, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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  ME PC V_GT1000A Gaming System from $1530;
  ~$1860 with accessories

  If you have to be practical when selecting your next gaming PC, this could be a good starting point. It's already quite capable as-is, but future upgrades will... Read More about the V_GT1000A

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  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: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 240 GB (~1.23 TB)

  Dimensions: 20.00 x 46.88 x 45.45 cm

  Weight: 15.00 kg

  detailed info

  $1529.99 from Memory Express (Built to Order) as of 2018-09-25 04:22:04, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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  Asus ROG GR8 II-6GT024Z Mini Gaming PC from $1490;
  ~$1907 with accessories

  Built to make the most of cramped spaces, this gaming PC is well-suited to bring PC Gaming to the living room or the dorm room... Read More about the GR8 II-6GT024Z

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

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Compact Towers standards

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

  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 i7-7700

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Dimensions: 8.80 x 29.90 x 28.13 cm

  Weight: 4.00 kg

  detailed info

  from $1487.99

  • $1487.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:26:57, EDT
  • $1541.72 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:26:37, EDT
  • $1544.99 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:57:14, EDT
  • $1599.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-21 12:50:33, EDT
  • $1619.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:53:52, EDT
  • $1664.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 16:20:22, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $105025%, Best price yet!
  ~$1262 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable 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
  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 $1047.99

  • $1047.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:19:00, EDT
  • $1066.88 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:18:50, EDT
  • $1399.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-09-24 21:00:06, EDT

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  MSI Stealth 15" Gaming Laptop from $1810;
  ~$1891 with accessories

  This might not be the most powerful gaming laptop out there, the easiest to carry or the most autonomous, but for the right price, it's worth considering.

  • 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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 + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 24.89 x 1.75 cm

  Weight: 1.80 kg

  detailed info

  $1800.29 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-09-25 05:27:22, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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