Best configuration for video editing ?

my boss wants to buy a best computer for our future projects. we are a small studio so we don't have really big budget. so I am thinking 2.66 cpu, 4gb memory, x1900 graphic card...
we are going to do, some 3D and video editing, and all other graphics stuff.
any suggestions?
do I need 8core or 4 core 3.0 cpu?

I don't know if you have seen it
but in [this thread:http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=5800151#5800151 we (so far two forum members and I) discussed about machine configuration options and other technical aspects!
I wish to insist on a point, do test (if you can) and read a lot before you buy!
Best,
G.

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    Message was edited by: Samsara

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