PCs for creating and work

Design, video editing, photos, 3D and streaming need a strong PC, much like games do. Pick your software to see what the makers say it needs, check your own computer, and see our PCs that run it well.

The graphics card and memory matter most. A gaming PC is usually a good fit, because it has both. For hardware certified for professional work, or very big projects, ask us for a custom build.

Design and CAD

• AutoCAD - 2D drafting and 3D design drawings for architecture, engineering and manufacturing.
• Autodesk Fusion - 3D CAD, CAM and electronics design for product design and manufacturing.
• Autodesk Inventor - 3D mechanical CAD for designing, simulating and documenting parts and assemblies.
• Revit - Building Information Modelling (BIM) for designing and documenting buildings.
• SketchUp - Easy-to-use 3D modelling for architecture, interiors, woodworking and design.
• SOLIDWORKS - 3D CAD for designing mechanical parts and assemblies and making engineering drawings.

Video editing and effects

• Adobe After Effects - Adding motion graphics, animation and visual effects to video.
• Adobe Premiere Pro - Editing video, from home footage to professional HD and 4K productions.
• CapCut - Quick, easy video editing for social media, with templates, effects and AI tools.
• DaVinci Resolve - Editing, colour grading, visual effects and audio for video, with a free version.

Photo and graphics

• Adobe Illustrator - Drawing vector artwork such as logos, icons, illustrations and print designs.
• Adobe Lightroom Classic - Organising, editing and exporting large collections of photos.
• Adobe Photoshop - Editing and retouching photos and creating images and graphics.

3D modelling and animation

• 3ds Max - 3D modelling, animation and rendering for visualisation, games and film.
• Autodesk Maya - Professional 3D animation, modelling, simulation and rendering for film, TV and games.
• Blender - Free 3D creation suite for modelling, sculpting, animation, rendering and video editing.
• Cinema 4D - Professional 3D modelling, animation, motion graphics and rendering.
• ZBrush - Digital sculpting and painting software for detailed 3D models and characters.

Making games

• Unity 6 Editor - Game engine and editor for making 2D, 3D and mobile games and interactive apps.
• Unreal Engine 5 - Game engine and editor for making games, real-time 3D and virtual production.

Every requirement comes from the maker's own page, with the date we checked it. We do not cover Word, Excel and other office programs: they run well on almost any computer.