G4 speed for UAD question

[kaboomer]

Hi All:
I'm looking at getting an older Quicksilver G4 to run Logic 7.1 with the UAD card. I can't afford a G5, and I'm considering older single-processor G4s for their affordability, thinking I'll get the UAD card and then upgrade the machine to dual-processor later when I've got more cash.

I'm interested in mixing basic pop/rock tracks with this setup; 20 or 30 tracks of audio and the UAD plug-ins.

My question: can I do this with a single-processor G4 and L7.1, and if so, what's the minimum speed I should be looking at?
Thanks very much for any advice or input!

 

[Giles117 DP]

I had a QS 800 Mhz Single Proc. G4. Mixed many a project with it and My UAD Crad.50+ tracks (Thank God I had a UAD. )

 

[Trace]

Hey I was using an original G4 350mhz for years and I was able to get tons of track even with that. I wouldn't advise going that low tho

How much are you willing to spend? Do you have a good place to get the used G4? I have several places that I check on the regular. One place that I've used and I bought my current G5 from is:

http://www.macofalltrades.com/

also

http://www.smalldog.com/category/x/x/G4 ... 1/wag10001

or

http://www.powermax.com/

TRACE