What to upgrade on dual 1 Ghz powerpc G4 to run Final Cut studio 2?

I have been using Final Cut Pro HD (4.5) on my Dual 1 gig G4 (1g sdram) for a few years. I have just purchased Final Cut Studio 2 and it needs at least one 1.25 ghz processor to run. Does anyone have any recommendations on what processor I should upgrade to? What else should I upgrade too make the system work well? I don't have the $2600 to buy a new mac, but would like to make the most of the upgrade.
Thanks.

Hi-
What model G4 do you have- Quicksilver or MDD? It makes a difference with processor upgrade recommendations.
MDD processor upgrades
Quicksilver processor upgrades
I would recommend the Newertech processors (for Quicksilver). They are solid upgrades, and carry a three year warranty. Sticking with a dual processor is also recommended.
For graphics, at a bare minimum, you will need the ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Mac. You would do even better to find a flashed (converted to Mac compatibility) Geforce 7800GS.
You will also need to max out your RAM, and depending on your current drive, a larger hard drive may also be necessary.
So, you really need $600-$900 worth of upgrades to really use the new software.

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