Comp caught fire, need help building new one

[bob838bob]

Hello all,

As the title says, my workstation caught fire due to some faulty connectors that the company I bought it from used in the build. They are sending a replacement computer but it will take too long for it to arrive (about 1-2 months) and I was planning on purchasing a new system anyway.

I am looking to replace this system:
- Processor: Dual Xeon E5504 @ 2.00 GHZ
- RAM: 12 GB ECC
- Motherboard: Supermicro X8DAH+-f
- Graphics: Nvidia Quadro 2000
- HD: Two 1TB Seagate Barracuda in Raid 1

I have some of the components already but I could really use some help on picking the other components. I have:
- Corsair HX850 PSU
- 2x 2TB Seagate Constellation ES hard drives
- Nvidia Quadro 2000 graphics card
- Raid card (Not sure which one as it's in a temporary build at the moment, I can pull it if needed)

I need to some advice on selecting:
- Motherboard (needs to fit the previous X8DAH server case since it is part of a server rack setup, EEATX I believe)
- Processor (I can't decide whether it should be dual processor or single)
- Ram (32GB or 64GB, depending on cost)
- SSD (looking for 250GB range, I was thinking 256GB Samsung 840 pro)

Estimated Budget:
$2000-3000
May be able to get more if I can justify it

Uses:
I am a researcher for a university that captures and processes images for my research so I need a good amount of processing power. My budget for the components is frustratingly unknown as my boss will not tell me how much he is willing to spend but I estimate it is about $3000 max.

Thank you for any help!

 

[d3th5150]

Crucial m500 is really good ssd, here is a 240gb model.
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-adapter-Internal-CT240M500SSD1/dp/B00BQ8RM1A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395112073&sr=8-1&keywords=crucial+m500

The 480gb model is only $229.
Here is a dual socket
http://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-X9DAI-O-LGA2011-USB3-0-Motherboard/dp/B007HVZBWM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1395112232&sr=8-7&keywords=supermicro

And a single, but only supports up to 32gb.
http://www.amazon.com/SUPERMICRO-MBD-X9SCM-F-O-Intel-Server-Motherboard/dp/B004WKRDA4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395112268&sr=8-3&keywords=supermicro

Sorry its a little to go on but a good starting point i think.

(Edit)

you could get two of these
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Xeon-2620-Processor-BX80621E52620/dp/B007H29ECE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395123256&sr=8-1&keywords=lga+2011+xeon

With one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-X9DAI-O-LGA2011-USB3-0-Motherboard/dp/B007HVZBWM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1395112268&sr=8-7&keywords=supermicro

And this
http://www.amazon.com/Timetec-Original-240-Pin-Registered-Computers/dp/B00F5G8GYG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1395113454&sr=8-8&keywords=64gb+ecc

Add in that 480gb crucial m500 and your looking at a little over $2200 maybe.
Here is that link: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-adapter-Internal-CT480M500SSD1/dp/B00BQ8RHJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395112848&sr=8-1&keywords=480gb+ssd