Q: Processor or Video Card for better HD Video in the Canvas?
I use a Mac Pro (Early 2008) 2x3.2 GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon. I purchased it used from a computer store.
The video card is NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT 512MB.
My Memory is 20GB 800MHz etc etc.
I am on Yosemite 10.10.5, Using FCP 6.0.5 (Final Cut Studio 2)
I shoot HD 1920x1080.
I am noticing that playing back in the Canvas looks really choppy if I have used the computer for any other applications previous to using FCP.
It is smooth only when I first use FCP after booting the computer. Sometimes when I reboot, it will be smooth but soon starts to get choppy again.
I am unsure if this is because my computer is not fast enough? strong enough? Do I need a faster processor or better video card?
I am guessing Memory is not the issue after reading other topics. But I haven't found a topic that discusses this issue.
Advice appreciated. Thank you.
Posted on May 25, 2016 11:59 AM

