A graphic-design PC should match the applications, document sizes, linked assets and display workflow rather than a generic creative label.
For current Photoshop, prioritise a supported multicore processor, 16GB or more memory, a fast SSD with scratch space, compatible graphics and a colour-managed monitor.
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Start with current requirements for Photoshop, Illustrator, layout tools and any specialist plugins. Operating system, CPU instruction set and GPU features can affect compatibility.
Adobe recommends 16GB or more for current Photoshop, while large files and several open applications can justify 32GB or beyond. Capacity pressure appears before peak CPU load in many workflows.
Use a responsive internal SSD for applications and active files, with meaningful free capacity for caches. A separate fast scratch drive can help demanding projects and simplify disk management.
Photoshop uses a supported DirectX 12 GPU for accelerated features, but not every task scales with an expensive card. 3D, video and high-resolution multi-display work raise the need.
Choose a monitor that covers the delivery gamut and can be measured with a suitable calibrator. Graphics hardware does not correct an inaccurate or uncontrolled screen by itself.
