You didn't specify what load you expect on the server. It's hard to give any advice w/o knowing that.

>I am looking at getting a new server to run SQL 2008 Standard. It will be running Windows Server 2008 standard also.
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>Where should I invest to get the best performance for the cost?
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>CPU(s) - Multiple core and/or Multiple socket?
>Memory - up to 32GB, is it worth it to go that high?
>drives - 7.2K v 15K, SATA v SCCI?
>Fancy Raid controllers/network cards or go with onboard?