64bit OS, 32bit application, 8 gb ram ?

[Sebastian]

Lately I have been wondering if a 32 bit application can use the
extra ram a 64 bit OS can give us.

Has some of you with OS10 64 bit or Vista/xp 64 bit notice if 32 bit
software like Edius or other 32 bit software is able to use the 8 gb ram or
more these systems can handle ?.

thanks
Sebastian

[redgum]

Edius can't use any more memory at the moment but Vista x64 has a different memory sharing protocol which makes more memory available to different programs at the same time.
If you multi task in any way you will find Vista x64 a real benefit.
This could change significantly with the pending release of Edius v5 which may be 64 bit aware.

[GrassValley_KH]

The next version is 32-bit native. (software)

[swsw1550]

Hi,
There is only a few programs out there that will take full advantage of more ram like Corel X4, ect ect.

cheers
Steve

P.S But you have got to go into preferences of the programs and tell them how much ram to use.

[Sebastian]

Thanks for the info, I can then stay in the 32bit world without feeling
that I am missing something.

I am not a multitasker so 2-3 gb. seems to work for me.

Sebastian

[swsw1550]

Thats correct, unless you use a 64bit operating system such as Vista 64bit or XP Pro 64bit ect, then the operating system will take full advantage of more ram.

Cheers
Steve

[Jerry]

Thats correct, unless you use a 64bit operating system such as Vista 64bit or XP Pro 64bit ect, then the operating system will take full advantage of more ram.

Cheers
Steve

I know we have talked about 64bit alot lately. Not being familiar with Vista Ultimate 64bit, I am curious how the OS being able to utilize more ram by way of 64bit drastically increases the performance of a standard 32bit program.
I realize that the OS will 'openup' but will Edius, in particular, be able to benefit from the 8gigs of ram that can be installed? I also realize that with the OS being able to address ram separate from the program, it will allow more ram to be used by the program.

I guess my bottom line question is will Edius be able to utilize up to 4 gigs of ram (I believe Vista stats require 2-4gigs to work properly) out of 8 gigs supplied?

A two pronged explanation would be appreciated. One on the 'techy' side and one in plain speak.

An explanation from Brandon would be appreciated.

Thanks

[GrassValley_KH]

The benefit comes from an overall Windows computing perspective - more ram means less disk thrashing with a swapfile.

More ram means, that while EDIUS' buffer setting remains capped at 512MB, the remain system ram can assist in clip loading, task switching, and also having other applications running (e.g. Photoshop).

But yes, I'm sure Brandon has a better explanation up his sleeve (with a good analogy, too).

[Jerry]

The benefit comes from an overall Windows computing perspective - more ram means less disk thrashing with a swapfile.

More ram means, that while EDIUS' buffer setting remains capped at 512MB, the remain system ram can assist in clip loading, task switching, and also having other applications running (e.g. Photoshop).

But yes, I'm sure Brandon has a better explanation up his sleeve (with a good analogy, too).

I thought that might be the case, just was not sure.

You could have tried an analogy. Hey, why not make Brandon proud!

[redgum]

Jerry, what you need to keep in mind is that Vista handles memory quite differently to say, XP. You can't compare the two.
Despite some adverse comments, Steve and I and many others really enjoy the benefits of Vista with editing, particularly memory and obviously so does Canopus because Vista compatibility is its primary focus this next release.

[Jerry]

Jerry, what you need to keep in mind is that Vista handles memory quite differently to say, XP. You can't compare the two.
Despite some adverse comments, Steve and I and many others really enjoy the benefits of Vista with editing, particularly memory and obviously so does Canopus because Vista compatibility is its primary focus this next release.

I'm definitely considering it because of CS4 later this year or early next.

[STORMDAVE]

Vista x64 SP1 is ok but nothing to get excited about. It has it's fair share of problems which I'm sure will be fixed in SP2, but that won't be for another year or two.

[Jerry]

Vista x64 SP1 is ok but nothing to get excited about. It has it's fair share of problems which I'm sure will be fixed in SP2, but that won't be for another year or two.

And I believe it will be called something else.

[STORMDAVE]

Windows 7? I think that's the next major OS that will be released in 2010.

[rando]

I heard when SP2 comes out it will have a new state of the art installer! That automaticlly uninstalls VISTA SP1 and installs Windows XP SP3! Seriously the only issue I have with VISTA is the security and the fact that it uses almost a gig of memory just sitting there.