HT202239: Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Graphics card compatibility
Learn about Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4: Graphics card compatibility
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Dec 15, 2012 12:03 AM in response to Albert Maruggiby Ian R. Brown,Every iMac for the last 4 years has had more than enough power to run FCP X well.
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Dec 15, 2012 2:06 AM in response to Ian R. Brownby Ian R. Brown,★HelpfulJust to amplify my original response, the basic iMac will be fine but obviously if you can stretch to the 27" that will be better and give you more cheap upgrade possibilities.
However, don't expect the 27" to blow your socks off. Whilst it will be faster, it's only going to be marginal.
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Dec 15, 2012 4:56 AM in response to Ian R. Brownby Albert Maruggi,Thank you Mr. Brown, context is a wonderful thing and blown socks might now be worth the $500 or even $300 difference between the base or base plus RAM on the 21.5. Afterall that $300 can purchase FCPx or a thunderbolt external so I just need to make a decision and not turn back