What mac should get to do FCP ?

Please advise some specs for mac and screen to do FCP.
Not for broadcast, more for client presentations and some 30 sec ads - maybe.
Let's say we've got about 4-8K US to spend. (Dont spend it all !)
Thanks guys...
Mitch

Dual 2Ghz G5 - $2000 w/Applecare $2250
+2 GB Ram - $250
Dell 24" Display - $900 (beats Apple hands down www.barefeats.com/lcd)
G-Raid 500Gb - $500
DSR-11 DVCAM Deck - $1700
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FCP Studio $1300 (less if you have previous version to upgrade from)
TOTAL $7200
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