Drumz
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64 or 32 Bit OS
I have the option of 64 or 32 bit Windows 7 on my new computer/ operating system. My sound card (Firepod) supports both. Which Windows 7 would be best?
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Philip
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Re:64 or 32 Bit OS
2010/09/08 15:40:44
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64bit is the paradigm now (unlike a year ago).
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Guitarhacker
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Re:64 or 32 Bit OS
2010/09/08 16:33:42
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you should look at your existing DAW and the plugins that you currently own. Most of the older stuff is 32 bit....and putting it on a 64bit OS can result in it being non-functional. So use that as a guide. The non-functional software will require you to spend more money to buy again or upgrade to the 64 bit version. Depending on your software collection, that could be expensive. I just built a new box and intentionally went with XP @32 bits.... because I have a nice selection of software and do not have a need to upgrade any time soon. If I did not already have a lot of 32 bit software, I would probably have gone the 64 bit OS route. Next time I upgrade, I understand that I will be buying or buying the upgrades for a lot of software. My box and it's processor supports 64 bit OS..... but call me retro.... I am satisfied for now with the 32bit stuff.
post edited by Guitarhacker - 2010/09/08 16:35:25
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planetearth
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Re:64 or 32 Bit OS
2010/09/08 22:54:54
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Which version of SONAR do you have, and how do you use it in general (mostly RAM-hungry VSTs or mostly live audio tracks?)? Some versions of SONAR work more reliably in 64-bit environments than others.
Otherwise, Guitarman and Philip both have valid points. It really depends upon the software you currently have and how much you want to spend to replace/upgrade it with native 64-bit versions.
It would also help to know how much RAM you have or are planning to get.
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Drumz
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Re:64 or 32 Bit OS
2010/09/09 14:51:55
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Sonar 8PE is on the way. New computer on the way. RAM: 4GB DDR3/1333. I will be using the system primarily for recording drums, acoustic and Edrums, band, etc..
The computer shipped today with Windows 7 32 bit so I will give it a go and see how it works out.
planetearth, I see that you are in Tampa. I grew up there, Forest Hills area.
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planetearth
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Re:64 or 32 Bit OS
2010/09/09 14:58:20
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With 4 GB of RAM, you're not going to get much more out of a 64-bit OS than a 32-bit one. A 32-bit OS can access a little over 3 GB of RAM; what's left between that and your 4 GB won't make that much of a difference--especially if you have to deal with a lot of 64-bit driver issues.
I'm just around the corner from Forest Hills...I think. That's near Fowler and Nebraska area, right? Too bad you're not still in the area--I need a drummer!
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Drumz
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Re:64 or 32 Bit OS
2010/09/09 15:15:06
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Thanks for the info! I may work my way back down there one day. I have a lot of family in the area. Tampa was a great place to grow up in my day.
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Guitarhacker
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Re:64 or 32 Bit OS
2010/09/09 16:01:50
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from what I understand, it is supposed to be fairly simple to set up W7 for a dual boot option...... whereupon, you could install XP or some other OS on the second partition.
Only if you need it....
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