silvercn
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32 - 64 bit
This may be a dumb question..(about Vista and Sonar) is 32 bit versus 64 bit a software issue or is being one or the other a function of the hardware our computer came with ??? I guess my main question is can I "upgrade" to 64 bit without changing hardware??
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/15 17:33:19
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Not a computer geek for sure but I think the answer is YES.
I built a new DAW and the mobo is designed to handle either 32 or 64 bit OS.
I elected to go 32 bit XP, but I know I can go to W& at anytime I decide I want to do that.
I think the bigger problem might end up being the software compatibility issues with 64 bits.
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/15 18:27:32
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silvercn
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/15 18:55:18
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Have not tried that! What does it do - check your system to see if you can take the 64 or not? I like your little ant that runs around on your post page ! how do you do that?
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/15 20:50:33
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Yup and it's an animated gif in my signature.
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/15 21:02:51
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some older stuff isn't "vista" or "windows 7" ready..
I have had that problem sadly..
the majority of the new machines ship with 64 bit as standard also if your buying pre-built
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/16 06:27:03
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I haven't found very much that won't run in Win 7 64 bit. I have some old games and even they work OK. 32 bit apps will install in "Program Files(X86) and work OK.
Win 7 is even XP apps friendlier than Vista.
The only issue can be some hardware devices do not have Vista/Win 7 drivers. But even some of these will install in XP compatibility mode.
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/26 09:10:10
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I haven't found very much that won't run in Win 7 64 bit. I have some old games and even they work OK. 32 bit apps will install in "Program Files(X86) and work OK.
Win 7 is even XP apps friendlier than Vista.
The only issue can be some hardware devices do not have Vista/Win 7 drivers. But even some of these will install in XP compatibility mode.
My questions are "Is there a noticeable difference and what is it?????"
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/26 10:02:35
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The only realy difference you'll notice is in the amount of RAM you can install which then dictates just how many smaple-intensive instruments you can run simultaneously.
If you're only doing audio, or less complex projects then the difference will be minimal.
You might find a few of your 3rd party plugs might not run under Win 7 64 bit, but most of them should operate ok
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/26 10:38:02
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This may be a dumb question..(about Vista and Sonar) is 32 bit versus 64 bit a software issue or is being one or the other a function of the hardware our computer came with ??? I guess my main question is can I "upgrade" to 64 bit without changing hardware?? What hardware are you running (motherboard, CPU)? As long as it's 64Bit hardware... you can run a 64Bit OS. If not... the answer is no (you'll need to upgrade the hardware) If you're running recent make hardware, you should be set. The main advantage of a 64Bit OS is that the DAW can address more than 4GB of RAM. You can see some speed improvement as well... but it's typically not a night vs. day difference.
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/01/26 15:45:15
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Bristol_Jonesey
The only realy difference you'll notice is in the amount of RAM you can install which then dictates just how many smaple-intensive instruments you can run simultaneously.
If you're only doing audio, or less complex projects then the difference will be minimal.
You might find a few of your 3rd party plugs might not run under Win 7 64 bit, but most of them should operate ok
Thanks Bristol - now I know...
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Re:32 - 64 bit
2011/02/13 22:06:22
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To upgrade your system from 32 bit to 64bit ,then you have to change your processor because without these hardware change it was not possible that you can upgrade your hardware.
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