Best computer for running FCP?

What's up people...
I am in the market for a new mac to run Final Cut Pro...
At the end of the day I want something that will give me decent render times and also be able to run simultaneous apps like photo shop and logic.
I was looking at a powermac pro with Two 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon.
For 1500.00 more I could up to a Two 2.66 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon.
Or I was just told that I don't need all that power and that I should just get an imac or laptop.
There is obviously a large range in price between all of these...
For me, performance always trumps cost. But I don't want to spend a whole bunch of money if I don't need to.
Suggestions? Cost/benefit analysis?
Message was edited by: madtimeinmadtown

It largely depends on how much that extra processing power is worth to you.
Do you generally let things render while you get a cup of coffee, or will it make you less productive if you have to wait 15 seconds instead of 10 or 12?
In general faster is always better for future-proofing, and if you can afford it I'd personally go for faster CPUs to deal with the RED footage.
However, I'm sure there are several here who work with RED footage daily who can tell you from experience if the faster processors are worth the big price bump.

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