Adobe Animate CC
| Release Date | 1996-05-01 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Adobe |
| Publisher | Adobe |
Aptly named, this animation software handles 2d animations of all sorts, from cartoons, video game sprites, and more.
Genre
Animation, Non-Linear EditingCharacteristics
Animation, Creative, Free Trial, Inverse Kinematics, Layers, Non-Linear Editing, Puppet Engine, Rigging, VR CreationAvailability and Pricing
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Computers
starting at US$20.99
Specs for Recommended levels of performance in Adobe Animate CC
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 Animate CC.
| for Recommended performances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Components | Minimum | Typical | |
| Processor (a.k.a. CPU) |
AMD A10-9700 or better
Intel Core i5-8250U Intel Core i5-7400 |
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
Intel Core i7-8550U Intel Core i5-8400 |
Alternative CPU Options |
| Video Card (a.k.a. GPU |
not needed
AMD Radeon R7 Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8 |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
Alternative GPU Options |
| Memory (a.k.a. RAM) | 8 GB or better | 8 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$790 to US$1180, accessories included.
The following Systems meet the system requirements set by Adobe Animate CC's developers. There are no performance standards defining how well a recommended system should perform (some developers overestimate them, others can be a bit optimistic), but I would expect those systems to handle anything easily but the most painstakingly 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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MSI Nightblade MI3 8RA-022CA from US$660;
~$1166 with accessoriesA 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
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 Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i5-8400Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 12.80 x 34.20 x 26.80 cmWeight: 8.40 kgdetailed info US$656.71 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-03-19 12:40:58, EDTPricing Accuracy
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MSI Trident 3 Compact Gaming PC from US$670;
~$1180 with accessoriesThis 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
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 Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i5-7400Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 12.70 x 23.50 x 34.10 cmWeight: 6.30 kgdetailed info US$667.35 from Newegg (Refurbished)as of 2019-03-18 07:15:50, EDTPricing 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 Newegg site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
ME PC VT1000A Home PC from US$570;
~$1080 with accessoriesThis cost-efficient PC is a great solution to handle more than just typical homework. And thanks to the way it's built, you have several upgrade options in the... Read More about the MX75756
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 Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: AMD Ryzen 3 2200GGraphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 9.60 x 37.00 x 33.40 cmWeight: 10.00 kgdetailed info US$562.38 from Memory Express (Built to Order)as of 2019-03-19 12:20:50, EDTPricing 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 Memory Express site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$4004% cheaper than usual
~$820 with accessoriesA cost-efficient computer for homework and even quite a bit of creativity.
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 Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: AMD A10-9700Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cmWeight: 5.15 kgdetailed info US$397.41 from Staples (New)as of 2019-03-19 06:47:37, EDTPricing 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 Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from US$6604% cheaper than usual
~$956 with accessoriesA versatile and easy-to-carry convertible laptop for everyday needs and multimedia... Read More about the i5379-7302GRY-PUS
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy 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 Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Specsperformance in Adobe Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i7-8550UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cmWeight: 1.69 kgdetailed info US$652.37 from eBay (Refurbished)as of 2019-03-19 12:19:02, EDTPricing 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 eBay site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$530;
~$790 with accessoriesBalancing horsepower, a crisp and roomy display and cost-efficiency; this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.
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 Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i5-8250UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cmWeight: 2.17 kgdetailed info US$524.89 from Dell (New)as of 2019-03-18 11:48:19, EDTPricing 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 site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$5509% cheaper than usual
~$820 with accessoriesCost-effective but equipped with a powerful processor and a crisp and roomy screen, this laptop is a good fit for productivity and multitasking.
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 Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i5-8250UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.80 x 2.27 cmWeight: 2.20 kgdetailed info US$547.38 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-03-19 11:47:54, EDTPricing 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 Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$5706%, Best price yet!
~$840 with accessoriesThis laptop is worth considering, especially if you get a lot of work done away from your desk and need something stylish on your arm to dash from meeting to me... Read More about the UX430UA-BH51-CB
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 Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i5-8250UGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 620Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.60 x 1.50 cmWeight: 1.30 kgdetailed info from US$562.38 - US$562.38 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2019-03-19 06:15:58, EDT
- US$749.84 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-03-19 06:11:12, EDT
Pricing 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 retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$600;
~$1090 with accessoriesA cost-efficient computer for homework and even quite a bit of creativity.
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 Animate CC
Meets recommended specsProcessor: AMD A10-9700Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cmWeight: 5.15 kgdetailed info US$599.87 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-03-18 06:45:49, EDTPricing 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 Best Buy 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 9 systems offering the best bang-for-the-buck among the cheapest catalogued systems capable of running Adobe Animate CC at the specified level of performance or better.
Narrow down your search
Looking for a specific kind of device?
Were you looking for a laptop instead? You can focus your search on a specific kind of device with the options below:
- Laptops
(43 results, starting at $900) - Tablets
(9 results, starting at $1084) - Stationary Computers
(25 results, starting at $1079) - Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
(17 results, starting at $1170) - Stationary Computers: Compact Towers
(6 results, starting at $876) - Laptops: Portable Laptops
(37 results, starting at $899) - Laptops: Large Laptops
(6 results, starting at $2463) - Tablets: Large Tablets
(9 results, starting at $1084)
Looking for a different performance level?
The systems above meet Adobe Animate CC's recommended specs. This should be the sweet spot for most people but if you're a hardcore Adobe Animate CC user, you might benefit from using a stronger machine.
You can look for something more powerful (or cheaper) by picking another performance level below:
