Systems to run Photoshop CC 2018 on a budget.
Release Date | 1990-02-19 |
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Developer | Adobe |
Publisher | Adobe |
Pricing Model | Premium |
Platforms | Mac OS X, Windows |
Photoshop was created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll. Since then, it has become the de facto industry standard in raster graphics editing, to the point that Photoshop has become a generic trademark leading to its use as a verb such as "to Photoshop an image," "photoshopping" and "photoshop contest", though Adobe discourages such use.
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Pricing History
Judging by recent records, you can expect to pay around C$15 for Photoshop CC 2018 on a regular day, but here's how its price evolved during the last few months:
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Computer Specs to Look For
If you're conducting your own search, the following specs are the most common in mass-produced PCs capable of running Photoshop CC 2018 at a basic level:
Compatible Ready-Made Systems
The following Systems meet the minimal system requirements set by Photoshop CC 2018's developers. So, it should run, but you might experience slowdowns when working with larger, heavier files.
Matches are sorted by price, so if what you see doesn't match your expectations and you can afford to pay more, feel free to move on to the next page.

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Netbook (82GW0047CF)
ranked #6 among Laptops priced under $500
Built for price-effectiveness above all, this laptop might still be worth a look if you're happy with products from the Microsoft store. It's not a po
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Who it's For
- Casual Worker
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Operating System
Windows 10, S Edition
Screen
14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD 3020e
GPU
AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)
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HP 14-inch Laptop (14-fq0008ca)
ranked #7 among Laptops priced under $500
This laptop is as modest as it gets, but if you need more versatility than a Chromebook can offer, this could be worth a look.
Luckily, this laptop
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Photoshop CC |
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Who it's For
- Casual Worker
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Operating System
Windows 10, S Edition
Screen
14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD 3020e
GPU
AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)
Pricing

Asus L410 14-inch NetBook (L410MA-SH01-CB)
ranked #8 among Laptops priced under $500
This laptop is all about cost-effectiveness, and if you're strapped for cash, it could be a compelling option, especially if you're a patient person c
Performance in selected Apps
Photoshop CC |
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Who it's For
- Multitasker
- Casual Worker
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, S Edition
Screen
14", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Celeron N4020
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB total, Media Card Reader, eMMC Storage (slow)
Pricing

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15-inch Laptop (82H801ECCF)
This laptop was designed for cost-efficiency without sacrificing too much versatility. If you need a laptop for everyday tasks and want to avoid the c
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Photoshop CC |
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Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
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Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Pentium Gold 7505
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing

Asus VivoBook 15 M515 (M515DA-BS31-CB)
This laptop won't break any speed records, but it's a cost-effective solution to handle everyday homework and going online.
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Photoshop CC |
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Who it's For
- Casual Worker
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Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1366×798(1366 × 798, 1.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
GPU
AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing

HP 14-inch Laptop (14-dq2088ca)
ranked #7 among Laptops priced $500-1000
If you need a laptop to handle simple homework efficiently without breaking the bank, this model could be the answer.
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Photoshop CC |
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Who it's For
- Casual Nomad
- Casual Worker
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
14", 1366×768(1366 × 768, 1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i3-1115G4
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)