Where to best allocate my Mac Pro funds...?

I'm about to upgrade to the new tower and to Logic X. I need some advice on the macpro configuration. Where should I spend more if I'm focusing completely on Logic X? memory, PCIe flash storage or core count? Everything seems to be different with the new system as far as upgrades... Thanks!

Personal opinion..
Memory first.. as most of the Mac Pros have a lot of base horsepower already.. I run a 32GB iMac.. and the difference in performance, using LPX and Mavericks.. over an identical iMac with 16GB.. is quite noticable.
Then CPU cores... I find a i7 3.4Ghz Quad (8 cores with Hyperthreading) Core is enough for me.. and my needs but 8 real Cores and therefore 16 with Hyper would be pretty beefy I am sure...
Then external fast storage....

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