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Macbook Pro/FCP X Help

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KUfan


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I have a MacBook Pro 15" mid 2009 model with 4GB of memory. I downloaded Final Cut Pro X and trying to put together a movie that has a lot of clips in it. I have several issues with this. My fans jump to 6000 rpm, my CPU A temperature goes to 90+ degrees F, and once I start editing clips/adding features my computer starts running really slow.I have a couple questions about this:

1) What could I upgrade on my MBP that would enable it to run smooth and efficiently running FCP X?
2) Would that be preferable over selling my MBP and buying a iMac, then upgrading the Ram on the iMac to 16GB?

Basically I'm debating if it's worth putting money in to my MBP, because I want it to be able to run very smooth while running FCP X?
 
Deckyon

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MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM
Memory memory memory. 4GB is no where near enough.

A newer machine with better processor and video processor would do wonders, but if you only go 4gb you will be gimping yourself.
 
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21.5 iMac 3.06 ghz 12gb ram 500g HD iPad 2 16G
Memory alone will not solve your problem...As mentioned processor and GPU are going to inhibit your performance. I get "adequate" performance with 12gb...but my two cores are maxed out...I have an integrated graphics card...
 

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