Upgrading Mac Pro 3,1 for CS5

We have 2 2008 Mac Pro 3,1 need to update to use Adobe CS5, and I think we may need some hardware/software upgrade to boost the performance and would like to have some suggestion. Here is the list of hardware:
  Model Name:          Mac Pro
  Model Identifier:          MacPro3,1
  Processor Name:          Quad-Core Intel Xeon
  Processor Speed:          2.8 GHz
  Number Of Processors:          2
  Total Number Of Cores:          8
  L2 Cache (per processor):          12 MB
  Memory:          10 GB
  Bus Speed:          1.6 GHz
  Boot ROM Version:          MP31.006C.B05
  SMC Version (system):          1.25f4
OS:
It is currently running 10.5, so the OS should need to upgrade to 10.6 for better security and stability and also feature. I would like to know if running Snow Leopard in native 64-bit kernel will benefit CS5?
RAM:
Current the RAM is 1GBx6 + 2GBx2, so there is only 2 spare RAM slot left. Perhaps add to 2x4GB or 2x2GB depends on the budget.
HDD:
Perhaps we will request if WD VelociRaptor or Intel SSD. Since the HDD are loading into the slot so the connector need to be in place. I think the VelociRaptor should able to slide into the slot by mounting to the HDD mount comes with the Mac Pro chassis, but seems most SSD are in 2.5" form factor, and the mount doesn't fit, any suggestion? Thanks.
Graphic:
Will CS5 leverage the core image or core animation of OSX so a modern card with more memory will render thing faster? Which graphic card upgrade can this Mac Pro use?
Any hints will be appreciated, thank you!

Macintosh Performance Guide  Articles & Reviews
ATI 5870 or 5770
8 DIMMs of course, and depends on budget and work files but 4 x 4GB and 4 x 2GB would get to sweet 24GB RAM.
Yes 64-bit mode has a slight improvement.
Go through the above site link, full of tips, as well as Adobe's own faq and performance tips.
Optimizing Photoshop CS5 Performance
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