iMac + FinalCut Pro?

[nbusse]

I want to be able to do professional-looking work with Final Cut Pro. Also will be running m-powered ProTools. Is an iMac sufficient for it? I'm looking at a slightly older version, 2.16, Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 gig memory. The graphics card is Radion x1600. It looks like all the specs are adequate for FCP? what am I overlooking?
I also have an impression that iMac has a limited lifespan, am I correct that it is not upgradable?
Thanks in advance for advice....

 

[Willis]

If you're going for that set up, I would max the Ram. It wont be perfect, but it should do the job well enough (FCP used to run on 400mhz machines dont forget)

Upgrabes - You can get internals upgraded by Apple certified techs, but its pricey. Ram is about the only user upgrable part.

 

[nbusse]

I've actually never gotten my hands dirty on the insides of a mac -- is RAM really something that I can do at home? does apple sell you the parts?
Sadly, it does seem like it's a waste to try altering anything that requires a specialist to install.

Also, not an expert on the video cards -- any feedback about this one? it's ok?

thanks - N