Will a 1.6GHz Mac desktop support elgato game capture HD60?
Or do I need a higher GHz Mac desktop?
No,
Intel i7 2xxx (sandy bridge) processor or better. Look at the minimal requirements on the side of the package.
**Directly from Elgato Website** (has been updated to support intel i5)
PC: Windows 7 SP1 (or later), 4 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port
Mac: OS X 10.9 (or later), 4 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port
Game Capture HD60: 2nd generation Intel Core i5 CPU
(i5-2xxx or comparable), 2 Ghz or higher, before Turbo Boost
Game Capture HD: 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (or comparable)
Stream Command: 2nd generation Intel Core i7 CPU
(i7-2xxx or comparable), 2 Ghz or higher, before Turbo Boost. Windows 7 or later;
https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/game-capture-hd60