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Memory and storage solutions for creatives

Top picks for creatives

Whether you’re dealing with frustrating video rendering delays or running out of storage space for your high-resolution files, Crucial’s memory and storage products provide the perfect solution. These upgrades are not only instant and reliable but also incredibly easy to install, taking just minutes to enhance your computer’s performance. 

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CRUCIAL X9 PRO SSD

Reads/writes up to 1,050MBs for photographers & other creatives who need fast sustained performance

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CRUCIAL X9 PRO FOR MAC

Amp up your creative potential with speeds up to 7,400MT/s.

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CRUCIAL X10 PRO SSD

Reads/writes up to 2,100MB/s for videographers & other creatives who need blazing performance

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Perfect for Photographers

When you’re going through thousands of files after a shoot, all that time spent waiting, loading, processing can add up. Crucial RAM and SSD products can give an instant speed boost for all of your photo-related apps.

Crucial memory & storage recommendation for photographers:

  • RAM: 16-32GB for processing batches of images faster and multi-tasking while they process.
  • SSD: 2TB+ which includes at least 128GB for software files and scratch disk space, plus 1-2TB for quick access to your photo libraries.
  • Software Minimum Recommendations

    Adobe® Photoshop™ and Photoshop Lightroom™ system requirements

    A minimum of 8GB RAM is needed for Photoshop to run and install, and 16GB of available hard-disk space for installation.

    ON1® Photo Raw™ 2021 system requirements:

    Minimum to install and run software: 8GB RAM; 1.5GB of available hard-disk space for installation

    Capture One® 21 system requirements:

    Minimum to install and run software: 8GB RAM; 10GB of available hard-disk space for installation

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Great for Graphic Designers

Honing your creative craft shouldn’t come with slowdowns, chugging speeds, and apps that simply don’t work the way they should. Upgrading your RAM or SSD is the easiest way to get rid of any speed bumps.

Crucial memory & storage recommendation for graphic designers:

  • RAM: 32GB for creating and manipulating designs and multi-tasking across several applications.
  • SSD: 2TB+ which includes at least 128GB for software files and scratch disk space, plus 1-2TB for quick access to your working files.
  • Software Minimum Recommendations

    Adobe® Photoshop™ system requirements

    Minimum to install and run software: 8GB RAM; 16GB of available hard-disk space for installation

    Adobe® Illustrator™ system requirements:

    Minimum to install and run software: 8GB RAM; 2GB of available hard-disk space for installation; extra free space required during installation

    Adobe® InDesign™ system requirements:

    Minimum to install and run software: 4GB RAM; 3.6GB of available hard-disk space for installation; extra free space required during installation 

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Reliable Memory for Music Producers

Taking your memory and storage to the next level can elevate your music production in a major way, whether you’re using digital audio workstations like Ableton® Live™ or FL Studio™.

Crucial memory & storage recommendation for music producers:

  • RAM: 16GB for recording and mixing audio and multi-tasking across several applications. 
  • SSD: 2TB+ which includes at least 128GB for software files and scratch disk space, plus 1-2TB for quick access to your audio files and virtual instrument libraries.
  • Software Minimum Recommendations

    Ableton® Live™ system requirements:

    Minimum to install and run software: 8GB RAM; 3GB of available hard-disk space for installation

    Image-Line® FL Studio™ system requirements:

    Minimum to install and run software: 4GB RAM; 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation

    Adobe® Audition™ system requirements:

    Minimum to install and run software: 4GB RAM; 4GB of available hard-disk space for installation; extra free space required during installation

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The Easiest Way to Improve Creative Performance

Your frustrations may have you contemplating buying a whole new computer to keep up with your creative aspirations. But instead of making a major investment you may not be able to afford, consider an upgrade to your memory and/or storage.

  • Lower cost than a new computer
  • Guaranteed compatibility using our tools*
  • Installs in just minutes
  • See the results instantly

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