Budget Final Cut Pro X build

[Psychilles]

Hi everyone,

I'm planning on building a budget Final Cut Pro X machine. The plan is to edit HD Prores on this machine, and some 4K in the future.
Right now I'm editing on a 2017 13" MacBook Pro with integrated GPU, dual core i5 and 8GB of ram. Not fast enough.

I've picked a parts list and was wondering what people think of it?
I'm aiming for budget with upgrade possibilities, and easy compatibility.

• CPU: i3-8350K (budget quadcore)
• Motherboard: Gigabyte Z370M DS3H (MATX)
• GPU: Used RX580 4GB or 8GB (does the brand matter?)
• Ram:Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2400C16 (2x8GB)

With a case, PSU and cooler I'm at about 600 euro's for this build, which I think is very reasonable.
Wifi is not a prerequisite, Bluetooth neither. Might add a OSXwifi card in the future when I feel it's worth it.

Anyone has any pointers for this FCPx build? And should I enable iGPU, heard some conflicting stories.

 

[rubikcar89]

For the GPU, try avoiding the XFX ones as they sometimes have problems. Try getting an MSI or Sapphire one.

 

[Psychilles]

For the GPU, try avoiding the XFX ones as they sometimes have problems. Try getting an MSI or Sapphire one.

Thanks. Good info.

 

[Psychilles]

For the GPU, try avoiding the XFX ones as they sometimes have problems. Try getting an MSI or Sapphire one.

I went for the Gigabyte AORUS Radeon RX 580. As mentioned in the buying guide.

I was wondering if anyone has advice on the right System definition for this build?

 

[rubikcar89]

I went for the Gigabyte AORUS Radeon RX 580. As mentioned in the buying guide.

I was wondering if anyone has advice on the right System definition for this build?

You could use the system definition of an iMac 19,1 or 19,2