Photoshop CC 2018
Release Date | 1990-02-19 |
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Developer | Adobe |
Publisher | Adobe |
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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Genre
Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics EditorCharacteristics
Brushes, Colouring, Creative, Filters, Layers, Lettering, Moddable, Pressure-Sensitive Stylus Support, Stroke Brushes, ToningAvailability and Pricing
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Computers
starting at US$20.99
Specs for Minimal levels of performance in Photoshop CC 2018
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 Photoshop CC 2018.
for Minimal performances | |||
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Components | Minimum | Typical | |
Processor (a.k.a. CPU) |
Intel Core i7-7700 or better
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 |
Intel Core i5-8400
Intel Core i7-8700 |
Alternative CPU Options |
Video Card (a.k.a. GPU |
not needed
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 |
Alternative GPU Options |
Memory (a.k.a. RAM) | 2 GB or better | 12 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 Tower Computers Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$1000 to US$2330, accessories included.
The following Tower Computers 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.
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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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from US$5905%, Best price yet!
~$1000 with accessoriesThis desktop PC is well-suited for productivity and even a bit more; like creative experimentation for instance... Read More about the 595-p0049
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: Intel Core i5-8400Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cmWeight: 5.15 kgdetailed info from US$581.63 - US$581.63 from HP (New)as of 2019-02-17 13:45:07, EST
- US$679.83 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-02-17 13:45:18, EST
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. × -
Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming PC from US$1290;
~$2030 with accessoriesIf 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
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i7-8700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cmWeight: 13.74 kgdetailed info from US$1284.12 - US$1284.12 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2019-02-17 12:40:59, EST
- US$1359.66 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-02-17 12:39:34, EST
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 OMEN 880 Gaming Desktop PC from US$118012% cheaper than usual
~$1844 with accessoriesIf you take gaming seriously but don't want to build a rig yourself or order a custom-built PC, this desktop will deliver impressive gaming performance and can... Read More about the 880-030
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 19.20 x 44.21 x 41.72 cmWeight: 17.60 kgdetailed info from US$1173.84 - US$1173.84 from Tiger Direct (New)as of 2019-02-18 04:36:32, EST
- US$1317.08 from Amazon (New)as of 2019-02-17 13:46:02, EST
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 gaming PC from US$9905% cheaper than usual
~$1525 with accessoriesBuilt with extra oomph, this PC is capable of handling creative projects and even some gaming.
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
This should run nicelyProcessor: Intel Core i5-8400Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 TiMemory: 12.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cmWeight: 5.15 kgdetailed info from US$981.97 - US$981.97 from HP (New)as of 2019-02-15 10:50:07, EST
- US$981.97 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-02-15 09:23:40, EST
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. × -
Dell Inspiron Gaming PC from US$1210;
~$1930 with accessoriesA cost-effective gaming rig with decent upgrade options, it's well worth considering, especially with the right discount.
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i7-8700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cmWeight: 13.74 kgdetailed info US$1208.58 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-02-17 13:54:11, ESTPricing 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. × -
Asus ROG Strix Gaming PC from US$1290;
~$1990 with accessoriesThis gaming PC stands ready to feast on the most demanding of PC games. Moreover, it's handily available in retail stores... Read More about the GD30CI-RB71-GTX1070-CB
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i7-7700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)Dimensions: 23.11 x 54.10 x 55.12 cmWeight: 17.01 kgdetailed info US$1284.12 from Staples (New)as of 2019-02-17 14:07:14, ESTPricing 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 Alienware Aurora R7 from US$1210;
~$1889 with accessoriesThis cost-effective and upgradable gaming PC is worth a look under the right circumstances.
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i7-8700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 21.18 x 36.04 x 47.24 cmWeight: 14.82 kgdetailed info US$1207.84 from Microsoft (New)as of 2019-02-15 08:03:06, ESTPricing 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 Microsoft site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Dell Alienware Aurora Desktop PC from US$1520;
~$2330 with accessoriesAlienware holds an iconic status for gaming hardware, and this desktop computer of theirs delivers plenty of gaming performance in an easy-to-manage package.
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i7-8700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 21.20 x 36.05 x 47.25 cmWeight: 14.82 kgdetailed info US$1510.73 from Best Buy (New)as of 2019-02-16 08:07:40, ESTPricing 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. × -
Dell Alienware Aurora R6 Gaming Desktop from US$1140;
~$1798 with accessoriesThis gaming PC is capable of handling some of the most demanding games on the market and even VR. I think it should have a few more bells and whistles for this... Read More about the AWAUR6-7482SLV
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 performance in Photoshop CC 2018
Meets recommended specsProcessor: Intel Core i7-7700Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060Memory: 8.00 GBStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 21.20 x 47.25 x 36.05 cmWeight: 14.81 kgdetailed info US$1139 from Walmart (New)as of 2019-02-18 04:17:31, ESTPricing 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 Walmart 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 Photoshop CC 2018 at the specified level of performance or better.
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Looking for a different performance level?
The systems above meet Photoshop CC 2018's minimum requirements. It might run a little slow in some areas, and you might need to disable or lower some options for an enjoyable experience.
You can look for something with more oomph by picking another performance level below: