Time to upgrade my machine...HELP!

Alright, so it's time to build up my new mac empire...move up from the very tired Dual G4 I've been using to the next (or at least current) generation.
Basically, I need to go "balls out" on this machine--I'll have about 10k to spend.
I'd like to hear people's suggestions for configurations specific to HDV/HD and graphics processing/editing.
I can tell you now that I'll order the machine with minimal RAM and fill it with aftermarket RAM instantly. Possibly the same with storage.
This includes:
machine-
options-
displays-
hardware-
capture (and other) cards-
accessories-
software-
graphics card (why?)-
storage devices-
best aftermarket RAM-
Firewire (or other) cards-
anything I left out!
Please include non-Apple options as well. I'll basically be setting up the beginnings of my dream editing station here, so think expansion too!
Thanks, and I'll post pics when it's all set up!!
(you can post pics of yours, now, too if you want!)
cheers,
chris
Dual G4 PowerMac 1.42 MDD-build 7W98 Mac OS X (10.3.9) 2 GB RAM, 2 TB storage, FCP Production Suite 4.5

Thanks David...and I will be talking to a VAR...
I also wanted to kind of see what people are using now for what type of workflows, formats, etc. What people like, what potential problems to look out for etc.
As far as MY situation goes...I need a ton of storage, I would like to eventually network the G4 system I have now together as a second workstation for an asst. editor, and my display needs are probably going to be met with dual Apple 20" flat panels, or by a (dual) aftermarket display solution.
As for a capture card, I also will need to have an NTSC Pro Video Monitor (HD if I can afford it) and a capturing solution for varying formats (DSR-45 and/or another deck) I'd like to be able to expand easily to a basic audio production machine at some point in the future as well.
Finally, can one even GET a regular G5 anymore? I'm a bit paranoid about the 1st generation of Intels. Should I be??
thanks!
pope

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