Computer Hardware for CARA
Workstations (powerful desktop computers that have more power than entry level computers that are designed to really perform well with graphic extensive projects.
	Sony higher end VAIO desktops will produce the desired results.
	Gateway 710 series looks like a great computer for animation and multimedia applications Gateway media center also fits the bill.
	Homemade setups using many different parts from many manufacturers such as ASUS, AMD, ATI, NVIDIA etc...
Special processor chips or chip sets.
	Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition - one of the fastst on the consumer market
	AMD 64 FX Processor - The first 64-bit PC processor, in a class by itself, designed specifically for cinematic computing
Special equipment for inputting 3D shapes.
	3d Scanners - input any size 3D object
	CyberOptic Corporation - input any size 3D object
	VR News Technology Review - 3d Scanner Technology
Special graphic cards.
	NVIDIA - One of the best - Voodoo5 5500 or the G-Force5
	ATI - Still my favorite for its speed and multimedia capabilities
	Matrox - Highly recommended Video Cards.
	PC Mechanic is a great site for video card reviews.
Basic animation recording to be shown on a regular TV instead of a monitor.
	ATI - The all in wonder cards use super video output to run to Television
	You may create Video Cd's that will play on most home dvd players
Video recording (including creating DVDs). Basic hardware and software.
	Nero 6.0 - My software of choice
	TDK DVD rewriter my favorite Check out TDK's other stuff too.
	Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 - I've heard nothing but good things from them.
Sound cards, sound recording and sound editing.
	Audigy Sound cards - best i have found
	SonicFoundry - great sounding package


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