{"id":25939,"date":"2024-03-02T11:05:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T10:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=25939"},"modified":"2024-03-02T11:05:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T10:05:26","slug":"adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements &#038; PC Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681cfafc6238\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Official_System_Requirements\" title=\"Adobe Creative Cloud Official System Requirements\">Adobe Creative Cloud Official System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_Take_On_the_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_System_Requirements\" title=\"Our Take On the Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements\">Our Take On the Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#CPU_Processor_Requirements\" title=\"CPU (Processor) Requirements\">CPU (Processor) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#GPU_Video_Card_Requirements\" title=\"GPU (Video Card) Requirements\">GPU (Video Card) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#RAM_Memory_Requirements\" title=\"RAM (Memory) Requirements\">RAM (Memory) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Other_Requirements\" title=\"Other Requirements\">Other Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_PC_Build_Recommendation_For_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\" title=\"Our PC Build Recommendation For Adobe Creative Cloud\">Our PC Build Recommendation For Adobe Creative Cloud<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Entry-level_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_PC_Build_at_700\" title=\"Entry-level Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build at $700\">Entry-level Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build at $700<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Mid-range_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_PC_Build_at_1000\" title=\"Mid-range Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build at $1000\">Mid-range Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build at $1000<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#High-End_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_PC_Build_1750\" title=\"High-End Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build $1750\">High-End Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build $1750<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_if_You_Can_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\" title=\"How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Adobe Creative Cloud\">How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Adobe Creative Cloud<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Faster\" title=\"How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe Creative Cloud Faster\">How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe Creative Cloud Faster<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Are_Macs_Better_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\" title=\"Are Macs Better for Adobe Creative Cloud?\">Are Macs Better for Adobe Creative Cloud?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Which_MacBook_or_Mac_Device_Should_You_Buy_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\" title=\"Which MacBook or Mac Device Should You Buy for Adobe Creative Cloud?\">Which MacBook or Mac Device Should You Buy for Adobe Creative Cloud?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Whats_the_Cheapest_Pre-Built_Computer_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\" title=\"What\u2019s the Cheapest Pre-Built Computer for Adobe Creative Cloud?\">What\u2019s the Cheapest Pre-Built Computer for Adobe Creative Cloud?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\" title=\"How Much RAM Do You Need for Adobe Creative Cloud?\">How Much RAM Do You Need for Adobe Creative Cloud?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Can_You_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_on_a_Tablet\" title=\"Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on a Tablet?\">Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on a Tablet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Does_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Require_a_Good_PC\" title=\"Does Adobe Creative Cloud Require a Good PC?\">Does Adobe Creative Cloud Require a Good PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Whats_Included_in_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\" title=\"What's Included in Adobe Creative Cloud?\">What's Included in Adobe Creative Cloud?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Worth_It\" title=\"Is Adobe Creative Cloud Worth It?\">Is Adobe Creative Cloud Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Does_the_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Have_Any_Alternatives\" title=\"Does the Adobe Creative Cloud Have Any Alternatives?\">Does the Adobe Creative Cloud Have Any Alternatives?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Whats_Better_For_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Mac_or_PC\" title=\"What\u2019s Better For Adobe Creative Cloud: Mac or PC?\">What\u2019s Better For Adobe Creative Cloud: Mac or PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Difficult_to_Learn\" title=\"Is Adobe Creative Cloud Difficult to Learn?\">Is Adobe Creative Cloud Difficult to Learn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Can_You_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_on_a_Laptop\" title=\"Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on a Laptop?\">Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on a Laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Free\" title=\"Is Adobe Creative Cloud Free?\">Is Adobe Creative Cloud Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Do_You_Need_a_Professional_Workstation_GPU_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\" title=\"Do You Need a Professional Workstation GPU for Adobe Creative Cloud?\">Do You Need a Professional Workstation GPU for Adobe Creative Cloud?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Can_You_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_on_Integrated_Graphics_iGPU\" title=\"Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?\">Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#What_Is_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Used_For\" title=\"What Is Adobe Creative Cloud Used For?\">What Is Adobe Creative Cloud Used For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-creative-cloud-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Creative Cloud<\/a> is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most popular software suites on the planet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25941\" style=\"width: 1843px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25941\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription.jpg\" alt=\"Adobe CC Subscription\" width=\"1843\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription.jpg 1843w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription-1536x748.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1843px) 100vw, 1843px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25941\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25941 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201843%20898%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Adobe CC Subscription\" width=\"1843\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201843%20898%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1843w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1843px) 100vw, 1843px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription.jpg 1843w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription-1536x748.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Subscription.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It's ubiquitous, really, and has become the industry standard for a very good reason. This all-encompassing set of applications sort of needs no introduction as it's been around (in one form or another) for what feels like forever.<\/p>\n<p>Adobe's applications are world-renowned and are being used on a daily basis by millions upon millions of creative professionals, students, and hobbyists alike.<\/p>\n<p>Applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and others can no longer be used separately. Instead, they're all subscription-based and are contained within the Creative Cloud suite of applications.<\/p>\n<p>You can also purchase a monthly license for just a single piece of software (Adobe Photoshop, for instance), but it might not be as wise an investment due to the overall pricing scheme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So what <em>is<\/em> Adobe Creative Cloud, and why is it so popular? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is, as already mentioned, a very diverse set of applications all developed by Adobe \u2014 applications that can be used for graphic design, web development, video editing, illustration, UI and UX design along with prototyping, page layout design, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>The list of possible applications and use-cases is so long it would take a stupendously exhaustive, drawn-out article for everything to be covered which, in part, is why Creative Cloud is as popular as it is: <strong>the software suite itself is incredibly diverse and powerful, and is, as a result, the \u201cgo-to\u201d choice for a staggeringly diverse gamut of professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can subscribe either monthly or annually, and then, once that's done, download and install whichever programs you desire.<\/p>\n<p>The Creative Cloud was first announced in late 2011 and fully released in July 2013.<\/p>\n<p>It features cloud saving alongside numerous options for sharing one's files both to the web and to any potential colleagues or clients.<\/p>\n<p>There are also four distinct packages one can subscribe to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Photography<\/strong> \u2014 You'll have access to both Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC, alongside a few photography-related options and features.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single<\/strong> <strong>App<\/strong> \u2014 This one comes with all Creative Cloud features and benefits with access to just a single application of your choosing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All<\/strong> <strong>Apps<\/strong> \u2014 This is essentially the main package, and it contains all Creative Cloud features and applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All Apps + Adobe Stock <\/strong>\u2014 Everything mentioned above alongside access to <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7Kd5pcWrsSS_aCaG2D-NDfg3nBCh4o3DQilb1Rk9hTB8txkBJAogYYaAvMgEALw_wcB&amp;ef_id=Cj0KCQjwwvilBhCFARIsADvYi7Kd5pcWrsSS_aCaG2D-NDfg3nBCh4o3DQilb1Rk9hTB8txkBJAogYYaAvMgEALw_wcB:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!646581841389!e!!g!!adobe%20stock!276935046!17684724366&amp;as_channel=sem&amp;as_campclass=brand&amp;as_campaign=EE%7CCPRO%7CStock%7CPURCH%7CAs_Brand_Exact%7CGG%7C%7C&amp;as_source=google&amp;mv=search&amp;as_camptype=acquisition&amp;sdid=XPCNHD48&amp;as_audience=core&amp;gad=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Stock<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With it covering so many different workloads and vocations, one cannot help but wonder: <strong>just how powerful a computer do you need to fully harness its immense potential?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Does it have to be a spec\u2019d-out behemoth with all the latest bells and whistles money can buy, or can a mid-tier system suffice?<\/p>\n<p>What about integrated graphics and thin-and-light ultrabooks \u2014 can they run Creative Cloud and, if so, how well?<\/p>\n<p>That, in short, is the purpose of this article.<\/p>\n<p>You can think of it as a primer of sorts, and a detailed rundown of all the things and requirements you need to know and be aware of if you\u2019re building a computer to run Creative Cloud or are, conversely, upgrading your existing rig to better utilize this staggeringly powerful suite of applications.<\/p>\n<p>And so, without any further ado, let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Official_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Adobe Creative Cloud Official System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seeing how the Adobe Creative Cloud is comprised of <em>many<\/em> different applications, there\u2019s really no use in churning out a one-size-fits-all kind of list as far as system requirements are concerned.<\/p>\n<p>These applications vary in their complexity <em>as wel<\/em>l as their hardware-related demands.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve already covered most notable Adobe applications in separate articles, so we\u2019ll make sure to link them all down below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-photoshop-system-requirements\/\"><strong>Adobe Photoshop<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/illustrator-system-requirements\/\"><strong>Adobe Illustrator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-after-effects-system-requirements\/\"><strong>Adobe After Effects<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-premiere-pro-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/\"><strong>Adobe Premiere Pro<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-indesign-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/\"><strong>Adobe InDesign<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-xd-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/\"><strong>Adobe XD<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-lightroom-cc-lightroom-classic-system-requirements\/\"><strong>Adobe Lightroom<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/adobe-animate-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/\"><strong>Adobe Animate<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Take_On_the_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Our Take On the Adobe Creative Cloud System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With all of that being said, most of Adobe\u2019s applications scale <em>primarily <\/em>with the power of your CPU and the amount of available RAM, with only a few specific ones like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/solutions\/video-editing-workstations\/adobe-premiere-pro\/hardware-recommendations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premiere Pro<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pugetsystems.com\/solutions\/video-editing-workstations\/adobe-after-effects\/hardware-recommendations\/#cpu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">After Effects<\/a> needing a beefy, spec\u2019d-out graphics card. Or, alternatively, a mid-tier one at the very least.<\/p>\n<p>Building a sufficiently capable system, therefore, isn\u2019t nearly as complex or challenging as one would expect, despite the fact that the Adobe Creative Cloud comes with so many different applications, each of which is generally targeting entirely different users and use-cases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CPU_Processor_Requirements\"><\/span>CPU (Processor) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_25942\" style=\"width: 1638px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25942\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25942\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"CPU Showcase\" width=\"1638\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase-1536x824.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25942\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25942 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201638%20879%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"CPU Showcase\" width=\"1638\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201638%20879%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase-1536x824.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/CPU-Showcase.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/newsroom\/resources\/13th-gen-core.html#gs.55xwfn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You should not, under any circumstance, skimp out on the processor. Most of Adobe's applications scale incredibly well with a high clock rate, whereas others get a tremendous boost when they can harness a high core count.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, why not go with both?<\/strong> How good a processor you'll end up getting obviously depends on your budget, but your best, \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d kind of option would be the Intel Core i9-13900K.<\/p>\n<p>Intel CPUs, for the most part, edge out equivalent AMD Ryzen offerings, although that, too, varies from one application to the next. Overall, though, they're the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>Top-of-the-line Threadripper PRO models are also a great choice, but they're also insanely expensive and, generally speaking, not worth the investment as far as Adobe's creative suite of applications is concerned.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPU_Video_Card_Requirements\"><\/span>GPU (Video Card) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_25943\" style=\"width: 2194px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25943\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25943\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Showcase\" width=\"2194\" height=\"1185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase.jpg 2194w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-1536x830.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-2048x1106.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2194px) 100vw, 2194px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25943\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25943 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202194%201185%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Showcase\" width=\"2194\" height=\"1185\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202194%201185%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2194px) 100vw, 2194px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase.jpg 2194w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-1536x830.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase-2048x1106.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Showcase.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asus.com\/microsite\/Graphics-Cards\/GeForce-RTX-40-Series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Talking about GPU requirements for Adobe Creative Cloud is rather tricky, as some applications scale incredibly well with more powerful graphics cards (ones imbued with ample amounts of VRAM), others can do just fine with a mid-tier GPU, and others still can\u2019t even harness a dedicated graphics card all that much.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In other words<\/strong>: it all depends on the particular program you\u2019ll be using. GPU acceleration has been getting a fair bit of traction over the years even in applications like Adobe Photoshop (for certain effects, that is), but it still cannot be leveraged in <em>every<\/em> program which Adobe makes.<\/p>\n<p>If you'll be working in Premiere Pro and After Effects, then going with a top-of-the-line model with a ton of VRAM (for Multi Frame Rendering in AE, for instance), would be a wise decision.<\/p>\n<p>If you're only working in, say, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, or InDesign, then you'll be <em>more <\/em>than fine with a mid-tier model, preferably an RTX 30 or 40 series model from NVIDIA.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RAM_Memory_Requirements\"><\/span>RAM (Memory) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How much RAM you need heavily depends on what exactly you\u2019re creating, how complex it is, and how lenient you are towards waiting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No matter your workload, you should opt for 16GB <em>at a minimum<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019ll be enough for most projects although, if you\u2019re especially demanding \u2014 with projects to match \u2014 then <em>do<\/em> spring for 32GB. 64GB should also be considered for applications like Premiere Pro and After Effects.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Requirements\"><\/span>Other Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having ample amounts of SSD storage (either SATA or NVMe) is basically a must. How <em>much<\/em> storage you need depends on your workload and the complexity of your projects.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25944\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"SSD Speed Comparison\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25944 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"SSD Speed Comparison\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/SSD-Speed-Comparison.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>In general, a 1TB drive will do just fine and then, should the need for more arise further down the line, you\u2019ll easily be able to add another drive once the time comes.<\/p>\n<p>Other than that, you really ought to invest in a large, bright, color-accurate display. It doesn\u2019t have to be faster than 60Hz and it doesn\u2019t have to be OLED\/Mini-LED (unless your budgets allows for such a thing), but it <em>does<\/em> need to have high coverage of the sRGB, AdobeRGB, and DCI-P3 color gamuts, alongside a sufficiently low Delta E average.<\/p>\n<p>You might not need all those \u201cbells and whistles\u201d <em>right now<\/em>, but one only buys a monitor every, say, five, six, or seven years, so you might as well invest in a spec\u2019d-out model and, in doing so, future-proof your setup.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you should consider buying a dedicated, bespoke peripheral \u2014 one which comes imbued with many programmable knobs and buttons.<\/p>\n<p>Peripherals like the <a href=\"https:\/\/worklouder.cc\/creator-micro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Work Louder Creator Micro<\/strong><\/a> (and its alternatives) are all worth the investment \u2014 assuming you have a use for such a thing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_PC_Build_Recommendation_For_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\"><\/span>Our PC Build Recommendation For Adobe Creative Cloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry-level_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_PC_Build_at_700\"><\/span>Entry-level Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build at $700<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6Oc9P\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6Oc9P\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-range_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_PC_Build_at_1000\"><\/span>Mid-range Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build at $1000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6Oc9S\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6Oc9S\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_PC_Build_1750\"><\/span>High-End Adobe Creative Cloud PC Build $1750<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6Oca5\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6Oca5\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_if_You_Can_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\"><\/span>How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Adobe Creative Cloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're not quite sure whether your existing PC\/laptop is capable enough to handle Adobe Creative Cloud (and all the many applications it encompasses), make sure to give our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-check-your-pcs-specs\/\">in-depth guide<\/a> a look.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll guide you through the whole process and, by the end, you\u2019ll have a much better understanding of how each of your components will perform once you start designing\/creating.<\/p>\n<p>And, should any of said components warrant an upgrade, you\u2019ll be able to pinpoint what exactly you need to spend your hard-earned money on.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Faster\"><\/span>How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Adobe Creative Cloud Faster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you already have a capable enough computer but are still looking to upgrade a component or two.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s the case, head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-beginners-guide\/\">following article<\/a>. It\u2019ll provide you with a thorough understanding of which upgrade in particular will provide you with the biggest and most noticeable boost in performance \u2014 be it for Adobe Creative Cloud or any other application.<\/p>\n<p>And, in case you need any assistance, feel free to reach out, either in the comment section down below or on <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Macs_Better_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\"><\/span>Are Macs Better for Adobe Creative Cloud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Kind of.<\/em> There\u2019s no definitive answer, sadly, but Macs <em>are<\/em> the go-to choice for creatives across the globe and, well, there\u2019s a very good reason why that\u2019s so.<\/p>\n<p>The software itself is essentially the same, but there <em>are<\/em> a few unique features that only Mac users have access to, like GPU acceleration in InDesign, amongst other things.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25945\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25945\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25945\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Acceleration InDesign\" width=\"1510\" height=\"1465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-1024x993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-768x745.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25945\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25945 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201510%201465%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Acceleration InDesign\" width=\"1510\" height=\"1465\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201510%201465%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-1024x993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign-768x745.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/GPU-Acceleration-InDesign.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/in\/indesign\/using\/gpu_performance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>With Windows machines, you really need to know what\u2019s good, why, and how it relates to any of Adobe\u2019s plentiful offerings.<\/p>\n<p>With Apple\u2019s latest ARM-based Macs, it\u2019s more of a plug-and-play kind of experience, and that\u2019s no small benefit \u2014 it just works as advertised.<\/p>\n<p>To make things even <em>more<\/em> interesting, most Mac devices no longer come embellished with a stupendously high price tag, which makes them ever more alluring.<\/p>\n<p>The Mac Mini is the best computer on the market in its price range. The 24\u201d iMac, while certainly on the pricier side, <em>is<\/em> fairly unique, and about as well-rounded as it gets.<\/p>\n<p>And the M1\/M2 MacBook Air? Undeniably the best laptop for up to, say, $1400. Only once that price point is reached can you <em>really<\/em> come across viable alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Macs are the go-to choice for millions of creatives across the globe, and that\u2019s due to a million different reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Another big benefit with going with a Mac, in this particular case, is that there\u2019s a bevy of different applications out there that are targeted towards creatives and they\u2019re <em>only<\/em> available on macOS \u2014 with no Windows port in sight.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_MacBook_or_Mac_Device_Should_You_Buy_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\"><\/span>Which MacBook or Mac Device Should You Buy for Adobe Creative Cloud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The M1 MacBook Air is, without a shadow of a doubt, your best option for less than a thousand dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure to go for the 16GB SKU, as 8GB really isn\u2019t sufficient for any kind of creative work.<\/p>\n<p>If you need a desktop, the M2 Mac Mini is the way to go (ditto for the RAM). It\u2019s stupendously capable and yet, weirdly enough, appropriately priced.<\/p>\n<p>If you need more horsepower, the 14\u201d and 16\u201d MacBook Pros have you covered (and then some). They <em>are<\/em> a fair bit pricier, but today\u2019s best Windows laptops are actually more expensive and yet nowhere near as well-rounded.<\/p>\n<p>We would suggest avoiding the 24\u201d iMac as it\u2019s way too limiting. The Mac Studio, on the other hand, should only be bought by the most demanding creative professionals \u2014 those who need as much computational <em>oomph<\/em> as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Cheapest_Pre-Built_Computer_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Cheapest Pre-Built Computer for Adobe Creative Cloud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re after a pre-built computer and want to save yourself the hassle of checking hardware compatibility lists and building everything yourself, your best choice would be the M1 or M2 <strong>Mac Mini<\/strong> from Apple.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25946\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25946\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs.jpg\" alt=\"M2 Mac Mini Specs\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25946\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25946 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201152%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"M2 Mac Mini Specs\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201152%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/M2-Mac-Mini-Specs.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6Ij9PiehENA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It is a stupendously <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/m1-imac-vs-mac-mini-vs-mac-studio\/\">capable machine<\/a> and, perhaps surprisingly, is actually a lot more affordable than one would expect given its performance chops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You <em>should<\/em>, however, opt for the upgraded SKU with 16GB of RAM, as 8GB might prove to be a bit too limiting, both now <em>and<\/em> in the long run.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adobe applications are incredibly well optimized for macOS and can all run natively on these <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-apple-arm-architecture\/\">ARM-based chipsets<\/a>, so it really <em>will<\/em> be a plug-and-play kind of experience.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s simply no <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-mini-alternatives\/\">Windows-based alternative<\/a> that is as affordable, powerful, <em>and<\/em> small, to say nothing of efficiency, thermals, and fan noise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding this particular topic:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\"><\/span>How Much RAM Do You Need for Adobe Creative Cloud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That really depends on the particular application you plan on using. For most, two 8GB modules (totaling out at 16GB) will be enough for everyone but the consummate professional.<\/p>\n<p>Those whose livelihood depends on the speed at which something can be designed or rendered should definitely consider going with 32GB, which is especially true if they\u2019re tackling layered, complex projects in applications like Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_on_a_Tablet\"><\/span>Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on a Tablet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You cannot.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Adobe was prudent enough to devise bespoke applications for both iOS and Android, applications which were built and engineered and designed from the ground up for that wholly unique form factor \u2014 and all that it entails.<\/p>\n<p>This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-pc-for-adobe-illustrator\/\">Adobe Illustrator<\/a>, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Premiere Rush, amongst others.<\/p>\n<p>Some of them are watered-down versions of their desktop-oriented counterparts, whereas others come with a staggering amount of features and can, by all means, be used by creative professionals whilst on the go \u2014 or, alternatively, as a supplement of sorts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Require_a_Good_PC\"><\/span>Does Adobe Creative Cloud Require a Good PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It does, but it also depends on which app, in particular, you plan on using.<\/p>\n<p>A mid-tier processor, 16GB of RAM, and a solid dedicated graphics card will get you quite far as far as Adobe Creative Cloud is concerned (along with SSD storage and a bright, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-mac-studio-display-alternatives\/\">color-accurate display<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Most of these apps scale greatly with <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-core-performance-cpu-list\/\">single-core performance<\/a>, so going with a top-of-the-line processor (preferably from Intel) will net you a great overall experience.<\/p>\n<p>Jumping up to 32GB of RAM would <em>also<\/em> make things a bit smoother if your projects are large and complex (to say nothing if you have the tendency to run multiple different apps at the same time).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Included_in_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\"><\/span>What's Included in Adobe Creative Cloud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For $54.99 a month, you get the following: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, Adobe XD, Animate, Lightroom Classic, Dreamweaver, Dimension, Audition, InCopy, Character Animator, Capture, Adobe Fresco, Bridge, Adobe Express, Premiere Rush, Photoshop Express, Media Encoder, Aero, Adobe Scan, Fill &amp; Sign, Acrobat Reader, alongside numerous step-by-step tutorials, access to Creative Cloud libraries, 100GB of cloud storage, Adobe Fonts, and Adobe Portfolio.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25947\" style=\"width: 1897px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25947\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications.jpg\" alt=\"Adobe CC Applications\" width=\"1897\" height=\"939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications.jpg 1897w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications-1536x760.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1897px) 100vw, 1897px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25947\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25947 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201897%20939%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Adobe CC Applications\" width=\"1897\" height=\"939\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201897%20939%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1897w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1897px) 100vw, 1897px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications.jpg 1897w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications-1536x760.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Adobe-CC-Applications.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/all-apps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s\u2026 quite a lot, and it <em>is<\/em> worth the price of admission, but only if you can harness a good chunk of what\u2019s available.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re only working as a graphic designer, for instance, then you really don\u2019t need the vast majority of what\u2019s on offer, so you might as well go with an individual plan and forgo the rest \u2014 and save a fair bit of money in the process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Worth_It\"><\/span>Is Adobe Creative Cloud Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been using Adobe apps throughout your entire professional career, then you\u2019ll probably still want to keep on being a part of its ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out, though, it\u2019s definitely <em>not<\/em> the best possible choice, and that\u2019s primarily due to its overall <em>cost<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Affinity has numerous alternatives on offer, and for video editors, DaVinci Resolve is not only more feature-rich but also a fair bit better than Premiere Pro \u2014 and it\u2019s free (not counting the Studio version which isn\u2019t really a necessity for most people).<\/p>\n<p>That being said, having some form of mastery over Adobe\u2019s creative applications is basically a must in today\u2019s world, and with so many agencies and design studios already using them, you definitely <em>should<\/em> consider paying the subscription fee and joining the proverbial club.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Have_Any_Alternatives\"><\/span>Does the Adobe Creative Cloud Have Any Alternatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/photo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affinity Photo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/designer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affinity Designer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/publisher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affinity Publisher<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/figma-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Figma<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackmagicdesign.com\/products\/davinciresolve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DaVinci Resolve<\/a>, and many other applications are just as good if not even better than what Adobe has to offer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25948\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25948\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps.jpg\" alt=\"Affinity Apps\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-1536x919.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-2048x1225.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25948\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-25948 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%201531%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Affinity Apps\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1531\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%201531%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-1536x919.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps-2048x1225.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2024\/03\/Affinity-Apps.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-25948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affinity<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Whether they\u2019re the better option for you and your particular use-case is up for debate, but they\u2019re more than worth exploring, especially considering the fact that none of them are subscription-based, which means you just have to pay a one-time fee and you\u2019ll be good to go.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, if you\u2019re not a particularly demanding user, you\u2019ll be happy to know that each and every single Adobe application has a <em>free<\/em> alternative, some of which are more feature-rich than one would expect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Better_For_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Mac_or_PC\"><\/span>What\u2019s Better For Adobe Creative Cloud: Mac or PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>MacOS is, in general, the better option for Adobe Creative Cloud solely because of the fact that Adobe\u2019s applications are always a bit more optimized for Mac devices and, in some cases, come with some truly powerful additions which Windows users don\u2019t have access to, like GPU Acceleration in InDesign, for instance.<\/p>\n<p>That, however, doesn\u2019t mean you should just run out and buy a MacBook or Mac Mini or what have you, as Windows-based devices still offer a lot more flexibility, not to mention the fact that you can build a system for much less money and get a pretty identical experience.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, Macs <em>are <\/em>the better option from a sheer user experience perspective \u2014 hence their immense popularity amongst content creators and creative professionals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Difficult_to_Learn\"><\/span>Is Adobe Creative Cloud Difficult to Learn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s a difficult question to answer as the Creative Cloud encompasses <em>many<\/em> different applications, all of which come with their own requirements and nuances.<\/p>\n<p>They are, in general, moderately difficult but, thanks to the abundance of online tutorials and videos and whatnot, you\u2019ll find them rather easy to master \u2014 assuming you\u2019re willing to put in the work, that is.<\/p>\n<p>As with any software suite of its kind, you <em>will<\/em> have to roll up your sleeves and take it one step at a time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_on_a_Laptop\"><\/span>Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on a Laptop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! Today\u2019s laptops are <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-laptops-for-after-effects\/\"><em>astonishingly<\/em> powerful<\/a>, so much so, in fact, that they can, in some scenarios and workloads, rival full-fledged desktop PCs.<\/p>\n<p>They don\u2019t lack for power, especially not in the CPU department which, for most Adobe applications, is the most important thing.<\/p>\n<p>And, perhaps best of all, there are <em>many<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/macbooks-vs-laptops-for-creative-work\/\">different options<\/a> and models out there, so you\u2019re bound to find one that\u2019ll suit both your needs <em>and<\/em> your budget.<\/p>\n<p>Do buy one with a dedicated graphics card even if you don\u2019t plan on working in, say, Premiere Pro or After Effects.<\/p>\n<p>Having a GPU will definitely serve as a boon in numerous different applications and could, depending on the use-case, seriously speed things up. <strong>In any case, a bit of future-proofing is always a good idea.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Free\"><\/span>Is Adobe Creative Cloud Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not, sadly. Most single applications cost about $20.99 a month, whereas the full suite of apps costs $54.99.<\/p>\n<p>The Photography package (with Photoshop, Lightroom, and Lightroom Classic) goes for $19.99 which, given the rest of Adobe's pricing, is actually a pretty solid deal.<\/p>\n<p>These aforementioned prices are for individuals. They're a fair bit higher for businesses, but also lower for students and teachers.<\/p>\n<p>If you fall under either category, you'll be able to snag the entire Creative Cloud suite for just $19.99 a month for the first year, and then $29.99 after that.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that Adobe often runs various different sales and discounts, so keep your ear close to the ground if you want to save a bit of money!<\/p>\n<p><strong>There\u2019s also a free seven-day trial available, so you easily test everything out to your heart\u2019s content before committing to any kind of subscription.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_Professional_Workstation_GPU_for_Adobe_Creative_Cloud\"><\/span>Do You Need a Professional Workstation GPU for Adobe Creative Cloud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You absolutely do not.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, there\u2019s absolutely no benefit of buying an expensive, spec\u2019d-out <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/professional-gpu-for-cad\/\">workstation GPU<\/a> for any of Adobe\u2019s applications. \u201cGaming-grade\u201d ones will do just fine (an understatement).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_on_Integrated_Graphics_iGPU\"><\/span>Can You Run Adobe Creative Cloud on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can, but your mileage will vary in regards to how well Adobe\u2019s applications will run and perform.<\/p>\n<p>For some programs that are CPU-bound like Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign (just to name a few), you don\u2019t really need a beastly <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpus-with-integrated-graphics\/\">dedicated graphics<\/a> card in order to harness their full potential \u2014 a speedy processor <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/\">with an iGPU<\/a> will more than suffice.<\/p>\n<p>For applications like Premiere Pro and After Effects, however, you\u2019re most likely <em>not<\/em> going to have a good time, unless you\u2019re working only on the simplest, most undemanding projects.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Used_For\"><\/span>What Is Adobe Creative Cloud Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Adobe Creative Cloud contains many different applications, each of which caters to a specific kind of user and use-case.<\/p>\n<p>These applications can be used for many different types of graphics design, illustration, web design, UI\/UX design and prototyping, video editing, audio recording and editing, page layout design and publishing, motion graphic design, photo editing, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What are your thoughts on Adobe\u2019s creative suite of applications? Are you okay with paying a monthly subscription or did you, conversely, go with any of Adobe\u2019s competitors? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Adobe Creative Cloud is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most popular software suites on the planet. It's ubiquitous, really, and has become the industry standard for a very good reason. 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