upgrading from G5 1.8ghz Single processor

[grabowc]

If i'm wanting to upgrade from my 1st gen G5 1.8ghz tower, but would prefer something smaller, how would one of the new intel iMacs compare? I want ability to run Final Cut 5, but i'm willing to forego some expandability.

My current machine has 5GB of ram which helps, but i have a feeling the new intels, even a 2.4ghz imac, will blow away my old G5.

Advice welcome.
Thanks

 

[MDangerous]

The iMac will be much faster. You have to be sure to get the universal version of Final Cut Pro though.