We need RAM, lots of RAM... Build a custom system. The fastes processor you can fit in your budget and a gig of RAM. If you can afford it use Ram Bus memory. It performs better that DDR on large data transfers. And really shines on streaming video and audio. Right up the alley of a 3D artist. Use Win2K or XP PRO (not the $98 home version) THey are far more stable than W98. If you want real hard drive speed get a Promice RAID controller and 2 drives. Create a Striped array. It will run almost twice as fast as either drive. If you want security the array can be set up as a mirror array. This way either drive could totally fry and you wouldn't lose a single bit. (You must have a REALLY good main board or this will not work right.) The price of DVD-RW is under $400 now. That 5 GIG disk sure will come in handy backing up that huge PoserRuntime folder. Graphics Tablets don't work well in poser, but they are a must for PhotoShop or PaintShop. You can run a conventional mouse and Graphichs tablet simultainously, do it. Ausu P4TE 1005 P4/2.0 1024 RDRAM Promice TX4 w/4 80GB IBM Raid 1,0 Lite-on 40x12x48 CR-RW GeForce 3 TI Logitech 4 Button Optical Wacom Graphire II Win2K A really big case with lots of fans and a 450 watt power supply.