By way of introduction, I have been using Ubuntu for about 18 months, but only on quite old computers (6-7 years).  I need to replace my desktop and am trying to decide what to purchase.

Apart from web access, the programs I most commonly use are OpenOffice, GnuCash and some old windows programs I run with wine.  One additional application I want to use is video editing.  I would like the new computer to boot quickly and run the above applications with ease.

My hardware knowledge is limited but I have been considering the following:
Clarkdale CPU with integrated graphics/motherboard to suit
8 Gig ram
SSD drive for operating system (64 bit Lucid), hard drive for /home

Would appreciate any suggestions or comments

Jim Tippett