A few hardware questions for video editing.

[lordhutt]

I want to upgrade my pc since I am getting into video editing a little more here.

Couple questions.

Don't know which ram I will need yet as I have not decided on a processor but I will use this for an example.
1 gig PC 4400 DDR ram $247
1 gig PC 3500 DDR ram $146
Prices from pricewatch.com
Will I notice that much of a difference between these to merit the $101 price difference?

Will I notice any difference if I buy a 15000rpm hard drive as opposed to a 7500 rpm hard drive.

What processor do you reccommend....AthlonXP, Athlon 64, Pentium 4??

I am probably not looking to spend more than $400 for the motherboard/chip combo....unless I can get a really significant difference for another $100 or so.

Basically I will be editing video from a DVD camcorder.

Answers to these questions or any other advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
Andy

[budz]

What processor do you reccommend....AthlonXP, Athlon 64, Pentium 4??

I'd recommend a Pentium 4 3.0c, 800fsb which is a northwood chip. The Prescott chips have major heat problems.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-156&depa=1

Crucial Tech memory pc3200, (2) 512 sticks
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-541&depa=1

[rallynavvie]

15k drives are going to cost you $$$ so forget those if you're on a budget.