If your processor only has one core, then it will not be able to use all Elgato Game Capture HD features. The CPU also needs to be 2.0 Ghz or faster. To use the basic functionality of Elgato Game Capture HD, including video capture and editing, your CPU needs to be multi-core. More Information about Processor (CPU) Type and Speed Stream Command for Mac available in version 2.5 and above. 2nd generation Intel Core i7 CPU (i7-2xxx or comparable), 2 Ghz or higher, before Turbo Boost.To use Stream Command with the Elgato Game Capture HD 2.0 software:
Sound card (if your laptop can play sound, then it meets this requirement).2nd generation Intel Core i5 CPU (i5-2xxx or comparable), 2 Ghz or higher, before Turbo Boost.2 Ghz (or higher, before Turbo Boost) Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, or 2 Ghz (or higher, before Turbo Boost) multi-core i3, i5 or i7 CPU.Here are the general Elgato Game Capture HD System Requirements.
