Whose signature is it that states "The software may be free, but the hardware to run the software is not..."?
It's so true. You need to drop $$$ to get a machine powerful enough to run Resolve smoothly. Yes, it depends on the source and resolution, etc... but still. Also, if you can afford to run Resolve free with the requisite hardware costs, you can probably afford the Studio license for the extra $299 (for most users).