Best Computer Build for Graphic Design 2022 (Updated)

Are you a graphic designer and are looking to set up the best computer configuration for graphic design in 2021? Here’s the most comprehensive guide for the best computer build for graphic design you’ll ever read. So hang on. You’ll also learn how to put your PC components together, and a bunch of recommendations for graphic design software. If you scroll down further, you’ll get to read my story on my first Graphic Design Computer build.

You’ll find below our recommendations for the different build options including the budget, mid-range, and high-end builds for graphic design. This page contains affiliate links. Please note that we might receive commissions for qualifying purchases through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. This is to support our work.

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Categories of Graphic Design PC Builds

See the tables below for lists of components for each category of budget, per platform. Once again, please note that we may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, for qualifying purchases made through affiliate links on this page. This is to support the work we are doing.

AMD Graphic Design PC Builds

Last update on 2023-01-29 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

NB: The CPU Cooler is bundled with the Processor

Alternative Budget Hardware – AMD Graphic Design PC Build

PART	BRAND
Processor Options	AMD Ryzen 5 1600X AMD Ryzen 5 2600 AMD Ryzen 5 2600X AMD Ryzen 5 3400G AMD Ryzen 5 3600 AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Motherboard Options	GIGABYTE B450M ASRock AM4 MicroATX Asus Prime B450M-A
Graphics Card Options	AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT GeForce GTX 1660 Super AMD Radeon RX 580 GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon RX 560 Geforce GTX 1050 Ti GeForce GT 1030 GeForce GTX 1060 GeForce GT 710
RAM Options	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB
SSD Options	Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 250GB – M.2 NVMe Crucial MX500 250GB 3D NAND SATA M.2
Storage Drive Options	Seagate Barracuda 1TB Seagate Barracuda 3TB
CPU Cooler	Bundled with Processor
Power Supply Options	Thermaltake Smart 430W Corsair CX Series 650 Watt Modular EVGA 450 BR, 80+ BRONZE 450W Corsair CX Series 450 Watt 80 Plus SilverStone Technology 450W 80 Plus Bronze Rosewill Arc Series 450 Watt 80 Plus Bronze EVGA 500 80+ Bronze 500W GIGABYTE 80 Plus Bronze 500W ROSEWILL Modular Power Supply, 80 Plus Gold 500W
Keyboard/Mouse Options	Havit Rainbow Backlit Wired Gaming Keyboard Mouse Combo Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo Logitech MK710 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo AmazonBasics USB Wired Computer Keyboard Mouse
Case Options	ROSEWILL ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case NZXT H210 Mini-ITX PC Gaming Case Enermax LL30 RGB Mid Tower CORSAIR 110Q Mid-Tower Quiet ATX darkFlash Micro ATX Cooler Master MasterBox MB511 Zalman T7 ATX Mid Tower
Display Options	BenQ 24 Inch IPS Monitor ASUS 23.8” Monitor, 1080P Philips 32″ Curved Frameless Monitor Asus Eye Care Monitor Full HD 27″ Frameless ASUS 24″ ProArt Professional HP 23.8-inch Full HD 1080p IPS LED Monitor

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