Can someone check my specs for the 16-in MBP?

[Egregio]

I’m ready to upgrade to the 2019 MBP 16” and wanted some extra eyes on my setup before going ahead:

i7 6-core
16GB RAM
Radeon 5600M HBM2 8GB GPU
1 TB SSD

I’m gonna use this mainly for editing 4K/1080P RAW in Resolve and FCP X. Main bottleneck I’m worried about is the RAM but I wouldn’t have needless programs open while editing, so I’m wondering if the 16GB should be fine. Probably wouldn’t be working with 6K or 8K footage anytime soon.

 

[CheesePuff]

IMO if you're already shelling out on the big 5600M upgrade cost, I would also then go for the 32 GB RAM. The 16 GB will be fine using Resolve and Final Cut Pro, but it may become a bottleneck.

 

[Queen6]

I'd wait on competent reviews to see exactly the benefit of the 5600. Personally I'd prioritise RAM but that's for my need. TBH your generally better off with the stock models unless your generating revenue with the hardware or have a specific need.

Thing with Ram is the more you have the more you can use. 16 would be too limiting for my primary notebook, 32/64 min even my UMPC has 16GB and it can take full advantage. This one generally sits around 20Gb, so 32 is the minimum for my use...

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[JPizzzle]

I would definitely jump up to 32gb, especially if working with raw files. Also, If you're going to be gaming on the side, I think 1TB may be a bit small. Some of these games are 150gb plus.

Keep in mind resale. Not many buyers will want a 5600 w/16gb of Ram.

 

[poematik13]

You need 32GB RAM for 4K, and 16 for HD. I would upgrade the RAM, downgrade the SSD to 512 (you don't need anything more- just use it to run the OS/apps and your projects should be external), and keep the 5600 but tbh it's a poor value for the price. Do you really need a $700 GPU? The 5500 has the same amount of VRAM which is what you'll notice the most in Resolve.

You can also downgrade to 5500 + 512GB and upgrade to 8-core CPU + 32GB RAM with the money and still have some left over for a TB3 hub or something

 

[kohlson]

I edit 4K in FCPX on a late-2013 15-MBP. It is only a very little bit slower than the 2009 Mac Pro (6x3.33 core, 32 GB RAM, RX580). Still, works well. I agree with the recommendation above to wait for a review. Max Yurev has been good about these.

There are a lot of variables for editing resources (CPU, disk speed, RAM, GPU) and some NLE's take more/less advantage of them. FCPX seems to do well in this regard. I can't say whether the faster RAM in the 5600 is worth it, or the trade-off with more system RAM. But if I were considering this MBP, I would definitely get a GPU with 8GB RAM.

 

[Queen6]

You need 32GB RAM for 4K, and 16 for HD. I would upgrade the RAM, downgrade the SSD to 512 (you don't need anything more- just use it to run the OS/apps and your projects should be external), and keep the 5600 but tbh it's a poor value for the price. Do you really need a $700 GPU? The 5500 has the same amount of VRAM which is what you'll notice the most in Resolve.

You can also downgrade to 5500 + 512GB and upgrade to 8-core CPU + 32GB RAM with the money and still have some left over for a TB3 hub or something

I'd opt for base i9, 32 RAM, base dGPU (unless editing on the go) and put the rest into an eGPU. With a good enclosure the eGPU will be upgradable, serve far longer, ultimately save cost as is unlikely the MBP will able to take full advantage of the 5600. Caveat being if a revenue generating system, max it out as the initial price will be inconsequential over the planned usage...

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