

How does the CPU affect editing performance? It’s responsible for sending signals to all parts of the computer and doing all the number crunching and calculating needed to perform tasks. The CPU is the brain of the computer and is a large determiner of how the system performs. You will definitely want to verify the compatibility of specific parts with your chosen software before purchase to be safe. The CPU, graphics card, RAM and storage will all serve to accelerate similar functions and the recommendations outlined below will apply equally to other software such as Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve et al. However, most editing software will utilize your computer’s parts in the same way.

NOTE 2: Most of the language in this article will be referring to Adobe Premiere Pro. If you’ve got that type of money to spend, just pick the highest price component for each part of your computer and you’ll be pretty happy with what you end up with! NOTE 1: We’re going to keep these recommendations within the range of “reasonable” for the average person, meaning that we won’t be recommending a $4000 CPU and a $6000 video card, even if they’re faster.
#CHOOSING A MAC FOR VIDEO EDITING UPGRADE#
If your current editing system is feeling a bit sluggish or you’re looking to dive into newer 4k and 8k workflows, it might be a good time to upgrade or replace your editing workstation.īut the choices can get a little confusing.
