What best software to order with my Mac pro 6 core to use it for rendering

Hello everyone,
we're migrating our equipment from PC to Mac, I ordered a new Mac pro 6core.... and the supplier asked me for what software to include in it. Well I'm using this computer for rendering so its obvious I will ask for FInal Cut x, but is there's anything that I should ask for other than it, I just need a list of essential softwares to ask for, hope someone can help me here and one tiny detail, I have a microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse, would they function normally on my new mac, or I'm obliged to get a mac wireless mouse & keyboard ( i need wireless stuff cz of my office, its a bit small). Thanks in advanced.

Check out Apple Compressor. It offers a wide range of encoding and reformatting capabilities. Compressor's basic capabilities are embedded into FCPX, but the stand-alone application offers far more control. You can increase rendering speeds by setting up multiple instances of the application. Not saying it's the best compression app on the market, but for $50,, it is an excellent value.
Russ

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