Mac pro or Dual G5 2.5 GHZ

I currently have a Imac G5 single 2.o processor and looking to get a desktop for dual screen video editing. All of my software is pre mac pro versions Final cut/Adobe After Effects - Photoshop. My question is since u have to upgrade/crossgrade to all new software for the mac pros would i be better off getting a used dual 2.5 ghz instead of the mac pro intel 2.66 ghz. My single processor has been "OK" but I could definitely used the speed for dvd authoring and the expansion capability and use the money saved for other toys.
Your thoughts...
Thanks.
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Quiet, fast, four or more internal drives.

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