Raf, I can't answer the other questions but will comment on #3. I have the same computer. You will not gain very much by overclocking an old 233 processor- you would probably only get it to run stable at 266. You should get a faster processor chip. A 400 G3 (ZIF) can be bought on ebay for about $85 US (and faster ones for more- the G4's get rather expensive). They are very easy to install, easier than jumpers for overclocking. Also if you are doing video work you probably should install a video card such as a Voodoo. I see no reason why you can't stay with OS 9 for a while longer (I am). I did see a Datatek PCI firewire card at macs4all.com for $36 US and am thinking of getting it (and a larger Hd) but don't know if they are good.
NickUtah > Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2002 21:41:06 +0200 > Subject: Formac Studio FireWire > From: Raf Goor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi, > > My configuration: DT G3/233 Rev A, 192MB RAM, 80 GB HD, running OS 9.2.2. I > also have an older Analog Sony camcorder (reason for the Formac Studio), and > I'm interested to work with my videos on my computer. Some years ago, I've > done already a first try (with little success) with Iomega Buz (doesn't work > anymore with MacOS 9). > > My questions: > 1. Which FireWire PCI card will fit best in my G3/233 Rev A? > 2. Will Formac Studio FireWire work on my computer with a PCI FireWire card > or do you need original Apple FireWire connections? > 3. Should I consider overclocking? > 4. Can I stay with MacOS 9.2.2 (reason: no X-drivers for my printer Epson > Stylus Color 600, my SCSI-scanner Afga SnapScan 600 and my SCSI CD-RW Yamaha > 4416S and all still in very good shape) > > Thanks in advance > > Raf Goor (Belgium) -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
