Systems to run PaintTool SAI on a budget.
| Release Date | 2016-04-25 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Systemax Software Development |
| Publisher | Systemax Software Development |
| Pricing Model | Shareware |
| Platforms | Windows |
S.A.I. is a lightweight painting application. The user interface allows multiple documents to be opened at the same time. The drawing canvas can be both zoomed and rotated using the sliders on the navigator or the hotkeys configured on the keyboard. The toolbar on the top part of the screen also includes a button to mirror the drawing view without mirroring the actual drawing. It is also possible to open multiple viewports to the same document. An application-wide scratchpad (which can be used as a color mixing panel) is provided, which is saved between sessions. Colors can be stored in the swatches panel.
Various raster drawing tools are implemented, such as the Airbrush, Watercolor, Pen, and Marker, which can all be easily customized, and stored in slots in the user interface of the application. There is also a set of vector drawing tools intended for inking, which, like the raster tools, can be configured to be pen pressure-sensitive.
Work can be done on separate layers, which can be grouped and have opacity masks. In addition to this, layers can be masked by clipping them to a lower layer. This allows one to add shading and highlights to an area without creating new masks for the additional layers.
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Pricing History
Judging by recent records, you can expect to pay around C$55 for PaintTool SAI 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 PaintTool SAI at a basic level:
Compatible Ready-Made Systems
The following Systems meet the minimal system requirements set by PaintTool SAI'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.
HP 15-inch Laptop (15-dw3088ca)
Despite its humble price tag, this laptop makes a compelling option to handle homework and other everyday tasks.
Thanks to detailed documentation,
Performance in selected Apps
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Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), 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)
Pricing
Acer Vero 15-inch Eco-Friendly Laptop (AV15-51-55ZQ)
If you're interested in reducing the environmental impact of your digital activities but cannot afford some of the pricier options, this laptop might
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Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i5-1155G7
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus VivoBook X515 15-inch Laptop (X515EA-DS59-CA)
This convenient laptop is powerful enough to handle demanding homework as well as other everyday tasks. It manages to be affordable while including al
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Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i5-1135G7
GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
AMD 17-inch Laptop (17-cp0007ca)
This large laptop is a compelling computer if you need a computer at home but do not have room to dedicate to a PC. As one of the larger laptops out t
Performance in selected Apps
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Who it's For
- Serious Multitasker
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Productivity-Focused User
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
GPU
AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics
Memory
12 GB
Storage
1.25 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 54000 RPM hard drive (slow)
Pricing
Asus TUF Gaming F15 15-inch Laptop (FX506LH-SS51-CB)
This laptop incorporates significantly more graphical horsepower than your run-of-the-mill PC without specializing all the way. As a result, you gain
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Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
- Gamer
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Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i5-10300H
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus ExpertBook P1 15-inch professional laptop (P1510CJA-C71P-CA)
This laptop is a pretty compelling solution for productivity and has a few enterprise-class features.
A few things are missing to make me happy: a
Performance in selected Apps
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Who it's For
- Serious Multitasker
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Productivity-Focused User
Compared Overall
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Pro Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i7-1065G7
GPU
Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Memory
12 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)