SSD's and video editing (FCP X)

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SSD's and video editing (FCP X)

re: Final Cut Pro X on a Macbook Air M1 and/or M2:

Building a small, little system -- Any recommendations for SSD's as scatch discs for 4K video editing? Looking at Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSD – Up to 800MB/s – USB 3.2

as a candidate for outboard video-clip drive(s). I understand this particular drive is great for simple file transfer and video storage but I need to know if these latter day SSD's are capable of on-line, non-linear, up to 4K, with, very little rendering, non-commercial editing projects? Not much in visual effects/graphics... straight forward interview audio (no effects).

Shorthand? Nothing special...

Being away from the game for nearly 10 years is really showing... Ouch!

DG

02-10-23

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MacBook Air, macOS 13.0

Posted on Feb 10, 2023 2:23 PM

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Answer 1

fakar224

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Mar 16, 2023 6:43 AM in response to jeffreythefrog

SSDs can greatly improve the performance of video editing software like Final Cut Pro X (FCP X). However, there are a few issues you may encounter when using SSDs with FCP X, such as:

Limited storage space: SSDs tend to have smaller storage capacities compared to traditional hard drives. If you're working with large video files, you may quickly run out of space on your SSD.
Expensive: SSDs are generally more expensive than traditional hard drives. If you need a large amount of storage space, using an SSD may not be cost-effective.
Overheating: SSDs generate heat when in use, and if they overheat, they can slow down or even fail. Make sure your computer has proper cooling to prevent overheating.

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Feb 11, 2023 5:44 AM in response to aeffects01

as far as external SSDs go, I really like the Samsung T7 PSSDs. they provide excellent performance at a reasonable price point. and when connected to my iMac (intel) through one of the TB3 ports, I get these "real world" speeds.

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SSD's and video editing (FCP X)

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