FCP on new iMac or keep present PowerMac?

Question

Perhaps this sounds like a silly question, but then again, perhaps not...
I currently have:
- Dual 2.0 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5;
- 2GB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM;
- 2 250GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;
- AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;
- ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM;
- 3 PCI-X slots (one 64-bit 133 MHz, two 64-bit 100 MHz); and
- 8X SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±R/CD-RW);
- Firewire 800 & 400
- USB 2
I also have an external HD and a DVI 19" monitor
Question: Would the new iMac be faster then my PowerMac?
I use the computer for normal everyday applications, but I also use the following programs often:
- Final Cut Pro HD (4.5)
- DVD STudio Pro 3
My thinking is, I can sell my MAC and have plenty of money to purchase a new iMac. If I sold my monitor with it, I would be even better off.
What do you guys think?
Would the new iMac be faster?
Would the new iMac be better for video editing?
Looking forward to your thoughts...

Answer 1

Hi Singit
Its hard to make a call as i don't know if you are an up and coming post house or a bed room industry..or whether you work on DV.Digibeta or HD..whether you are loaded or scrapping by making a living
Well..in this ever changing world it is tempting to upgrade, switch machines/models (whihc is what the corporation want), but reading your specs I would say that your MAc isd pretty spec happy. I must admit that I don't know what the exact up grading capabilities of the new imac is or how the new intel processors will work..but my advice is don't bother. The G5 will be much better regards upgrading (adding capture cards such as decklink..adding extra ram)..it sounds like you've already spent a decent amount of money on your machine and if it ain't broke don't fix it. The money a new Imac would cost..you could get a HD and SDI Decklink capture card (£260 in the UK), more drives..hire in a digi machine..buy a DV camera or a good DSLR. I run a small but busy post production house in the UK and I WOULD NOT use imacs full stop. I have a G4 Imac at home and the problem with it is that its a self contained unit. If the screen goes I've had it and also its about as upgradable as an Ibook
So thats my thoughts for what its worth
Andrew