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webcam computer requirements

Started by joe B, 02/05/2004 03:18PM
Posted 02/05/2004 03:18PM Opening Post
Looking for a computer to run a USB toUcam and the usual viewing and stacking software. What is the minimum cpu speed, drive capacity etc. for reasonable performance?

Would A 233Mhz, PII work or do I need something nearer a 1GHz PIII

Thanks
Posted 02/05/2004 03:41PM #1
I have an older 200 Mhz PI and it does the job quite well though slow, in particular the processing. My 450 is way better and the 3Ghz performs excellent. I have used the 450 for years and found it to be more than excellent for a webcam and general image processing. A 1Ghz should do the job great and for reasonable performance even a 500 Mhz.
Hope this helps a little.
Nico