On: Where to buy a dual-CPU linux workstation for HPC? (ideally in Canada)

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You're probably looking at a Supermicro system if you DIY. Otherwise you could try the business line workstations from the normal OEMS.

http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/superworkstation.cfm

Warning though -- some of those supermicro systems are very loud, and rival similar 4U rackmount systems. In fact, most of them have rack mount conversion kits available to be loaded into a server room.