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Export and render FCP x slowww! with 128gb Ram

i have a 2021 iMac 27” maxed out with 128gb ram

I have 20 min projects some b-roll editing in 4k ..some filters , transforms , Ken burns , color corrects , and exporting even in the smallest file resolution Apple devices , it still takes 3-4 hours ?

iMac 27″, macOS 13.6

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 6:28 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 6:35 AM

Higher data rate can often process faster, but that does seem slow. I assume you have a lot of VRAM to go with the 128 RAM.


Please post an EtreCheck report https://etrecheck.com giving the application Full Disk Access in Privacy & Security System Settings. Copy the report and use the Add Text button to paste the result into reply box. 

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Oct 13, 2023 6:35 AM in response to standingunited17

Higher data rate can often process faster, but that does seem slow. I assume you have a lot of VRAM to go with the 128 RAM.


Please post an EtreCheck report https://etrecheck.com giving the application Full Disk Access in Privacy & Security System Settings. Copy the report and use the Add Text button to paste the result into reply box. 

Export and render FCP x slowww! with 128gb Ram

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