Although I can't say for sure in this application, I've found that pure mhz requirements are somewhat arbitrary, and set high to make sure people always have good enough systems. It's like the Windows 98 req being set at a 486/66 when in fact it will run fairly well on a 386/33, or MacOS 8.1 being limited to 68040s when it will run quite well on a 68030 with enough RAM.
I wouldn't count on being able to capture full-screen 640x480 at 30fps, but it should be useful for something. And as for overclocking, I don't have any experience with the Beige G3s but I bet you almost anything it could be done. Just make sure to add decent cooling. Scott Holder ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Tree" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 3:33 PM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: OT - G3 speed and iMovie > Sorry that should have read 266Mhz.... Andrew were you saying it would be > easy to overclock?? > > > Sorry for being off topic but I know a few people here use iMovie and > > firewire peripherals on 2400s. > > > > I am planning to upgrade a 299Mhz Beige G3 tower with a PCI firewire card. > > However I am being told that the minimum requirement is 300Mhz. > > > > Does anyone have experience with firewire and particularly iMovie at a > > slower processor speed such as the 240Mhz upgrade in a 2400? > > > > Will it just not work? or will it work and drop frames etc? or will it be OK > > if you have enough ram and a lean system? > > > > Thanks. > > > ---------- > Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! > A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> > Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ---------- > Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! > MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler > CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> > > Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> > After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
