I appreciate everyone's responses....it's been a big help.  For those wondering about the processors and forgive me for NOT listing the kind, its an Intel Xeon. 

Much appreciated, I take everyone's suggestions very seriously here.  .

 

Poser Pro 2012/3DS Max 2013/Adobe Photoshop Elements 10/Zbrush/

PC: HP Z820 Workstation, 3.30 ghz 8 core Intel Processor, 2gig nvidia Quadro, 16 gig of Ram and 2TB Hard Drive.