Need to upgrade my hardward...advice please?

BeeJay just answered a similar question, but this is slightly different. Help is appreciated...
The new Mac Pros are up, which I'm sure we've all seen, and I have been holding out.
I'm running currently, Logic 7, on dual 2.3G processors, on a G5, 10.4.11
I'm budgeting around $2500, and I'm going to upgrade to Logic 8.
Should I go with the the brand new Quad-Core
Mac Pro Quad Core
One 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" processor
3GB (three 1GB) memory 640GB hard drive 1 18x double-layer SuperDrive
or macmall.com is selling the (now older)
Mac Pro 8-Core Workstation - 2 Quad-Core 2.8GHz Intel Xeon Processors, 2GB RAM, 320GB HD, 16x SuperDrive, OS X 10.5 Leopard
You know what I mean? I could go with the quad core brand spanking new with more memory but one less processor, or go with the older dual quad core for the same price. Will I be frustrated with the older one because it becomes obsolete now, or will I be frustrated with the single quad core?
Any advice???Please?

Sorry pmelley if I sounded rough about it. I said you cant go wrong with either choice. My point was that any new Mac Pro you buy will not be obsolete for a long time. You used the word FRUSTATED and I was trying to CALM your CONCERN. I also get STRESSED when I buy electronics because I also do alot of research. I spent alot for my 8 core and my extra RAM so I know how you feel. Just remember these new Macs are way ahead of any software currently available. Once again I apologize.
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+I know that we need to get a server to accomplish a couple of different things+
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