PC upgrade for video editing: newbie hell!!!

[ptransfer_31]

Hey guys, ill keep this newbie thread short to try not to offend. I just need some quick advice on an upgrade to my PC so i can do some video editing relatively frustration/pain free. Just looking for some suggestions in terms off

Cpu: AM3 x6 1055T $213 or i5-760 $229 (australian prices)
Mboard: no idea, any suggestions?
Gcard: i was going to use the 8800Gt 256mb i have atm. Will that be enough?
RAM: no idea! How much and what type do you recommend?

Have around $800 to spend, though i would prefer to get the best value for money rather than blow through my budget.

Any advice would be really appreciated, im really lost here!!!!

Cheers

Jason

 

[Wamphryi]

Better off with an Intel i5 or even better an i7. Graphics Card doesnt play a large role though NVIDIA is the way to go for CUDA which some applications support. What you have will be enough to get started. 4 GB RAM is the desired amount. A big reasonably fast HDD is also desirable. That should make a good start.