[whitedude2020]

ive seen this machine for sale
here are the specs:
$950

dual 800 mhz G4
1.5 gigs RAM
dvd-rw/cd-rw drive
zip 250 drive
128 gig internal ultra ATA drive (practically new Seagate, bought it in november)
2 x 40 gig internal ultra wide SCSI drives
ultra wide SCSI PCI card - 2 internal ports, 2 external
extra USB PCI card - 2 parts
original keyboard (never been used, just like new!)
clean install of OS 10.3
20 inch Sony Multiscan 500PS monitor

Let me know what you guys think!!

[GSixZero]

Sounds like an OK deal.

Doesn't strike me as a steal, but if you need a computer, and this one meets your needs and budget, I'd say it's a good choice.

[whitedude2020]

will i be able to use it as a good video editing machine or do i need something more powerful.

Does the dual 800mhz have the same power as a single 1600mhz?

[Kristoff]

yes, it's a good video editing rig, and no, it's not the same as a 1.6 GHz.

The biggest bottleneck you will have in that machine will not be the CPUs, when you are encoding, you will want to have the source and destination on different HDDs.

That's a good deal on that machine. If you get it, invest in a SATA controller, and pick up a couple fast drives, and you'll be good to go.

EDIT: I just noticed the SCSI drives in your post.

That is a great price for all that.

EDIT 2: I need to read more closely....AND A MONITOR!!! Buy it now. It will serve you well.