Is this hardware good for creating animation?

There are a couple more things you might want to consider. First, you might not be able to upgrade the processor. Many OEM computers (Original Equipment Manufacturer, like Dell, HP, Compaq, eMachine, etc.) use relatively cheap motherboards that are extremely limited in processor support; they limit the CPU settings like front-side bus speed, multiplier, and voltage. This usually means you can't upgrade much if at all.

If you can upgrade the CPU then you need to make sure the power supply that comes with the system can handle any additional requirements for the new CPU. Upgrading the video card will increase those power needs. The system you've linked to has a 300 watt power supply, which won't be enough for any retail Geforce 7 or 8 series cards.

So you'll possibly need to upgrade the power supply before you can upgrade the processor, and you'll most definitely need to upgrade it before you upgrade the video card.

eMachines is bottom line, cheap, not worth owning, etc.

For the less money you could get an ASUS CM-5570 factory refurb (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Factory-Refurbi... ) and add a good graphics card if you want (I run mine with the integrated card and it's good enough for anything but gaming).

I'm still trying to find a combination of software that will cause a problem. I'm running 61 processes at the moment (that's kind of light, I'm usually up near 80, because I forget to close things), and it's using about 0% CPU and 39% physical memory. If the front panel were better-designed I'd have nothing at all to complain about. (Be gentle with it - it falls apart if you look at it too hard.) But since I don't run software on the front panel, and the computer is under the desk where I rarely see it, who cares? This is one computer that will last for a few years.

I am using the 8800GTS. Works perfectly on Autodesk animation softwares and Adobe softwares.

The specs of the computer that you wanna get is good enough for animation softwares and rendering. In fact, its fantastic. hahaha!

So yes, Its perfect for you. Good luck in your self learning endeavour. Don't give up!