Final cut pro very slow

Hi. my laptop is mac book pro retinal. first time use final cut is very fast and good.
but don't konw how? now very slow and my laptop very hot!!!!!
i try format computer and reinstall again is same problem.
Many thank for all plz help me.
Eric Eng

Is the MBPr running all apps well other than FCP?
Run Activity Monitor to ensure the MBP is releasing memory. Run Repair Permissions in Disk Utility.
Running hot is a very subjective description. The people over at the Macbook Pro discussions might have some good ideas.
Good luck.
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