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Hi there,
I've got an old Macbook from 2011 that is getting a bit long in the tooth. Thinking about an upgrade and would like to try a build. I have read a bit about the process and would like to make it as stress free as possible for my first time. Here's a list of parts I've come up with based on the compatibility list here and what's available to me in my area.
FYI. I mostly plan to use it for bit of HD editing on FCP X, and would like to try my hand at DaVinci Resolve. Also, I won't be needing WiFi. I'll want to connect two HD monitors via HDMI and some decent speakers for sound.
My main concern is if I would be alright using the onboard Intel HD Graphics 530 for this or do I absolutley need a dedicated GPU?
Would appreciate any advice! Cheers!
CPU: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz Socket 1151
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX Black DDR4 PC21300/2666MHz CL16 2x8GB
OS Drive: Samsung 850 EVO Series MZ-75E250B
Media Drives: 2 x Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 64MB 2TB
PSU: Corsair CS550M 550W
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130
I've got an old Macbook from 2011 that is getting a bit long in the tooth. Thinking about an upgrade and would like to try a build. I have read a bit about the process and would like to make it as stress free as possible for my first time. Here's a list of parts I've come up with based on the compatibility list here and what's available to me in my area.
FYI. I mostly plan to use it for bit of HD editing on FCP X, and would like to try my hand at DaVinci Resolve. Also, I won't be needing WiFi. I'll want to connect two HD monitors via HDMI and some decent speakers for sound.
My main concern is if I would be alright using the onboard Intel HD Graphics 530 for this or do I absolutley need a dedicated GPU?
Would appreciate any advice! Cheers!
CPU: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz Socket 1151
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX Black DDR4 PC21300/2666MHz CL16 2x8GB
OS Drive: Samsung 850 EVO Series MZ-75E250B
Media Drives: 2 x Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 64MB 2TB
PSU: Corsair CS550M 550W
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130