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Topic: Windows 32 bit Vs. Windows 64 bit ??

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Can someone tell me if there is a real difference at this point (or in the future) between using Windows 7; 32 bit or 64 bit as far as running VDJ goes. I do use videos on both sides usually with several effects running at once and putting out to at least three large screens and a Karaoke program running in the background. I use a laptop some times too.
 
geposted Wed 16 Nov 11 @ 12:38 pm
VDJ works fine on both.

Keith
 
I agree works great with both 32 and 64 bit OS.

Happy Mixing
Charlie C
 
If you want to utilize more than 3 Gig of Ram you need to go for x64 otherwise x86 is fine.
 
x64 works just dandy on both laptop and backup rig.

In fact, converting rigs over to x64 Ultimate for 2012.

Just make sure your hardware has 64bit drivers.
 
A 32 bit OS uses less resources than a 64 bit system. Since a 64 bit system uses more resources, It also allows you to add more ram.
 
I have noticed that a few people that use the same gear as me (DN-MC6000) have had issues and many of them have said they are using the 64-bit version. I am using the 32-bit version and have had no dramas at all. I am not saying that the version of Windows is the problem as I know ABSOLUTELY nothing about that sort of thing. So I will leave it to others to advise whether my "theory" is a good one or just another rambling.
DjCoops
 
A 32 bit system is more compatable with most software and drivers compared to a 64 bit system. It runs lower i Latecity aswell.
 
x64 allows more ram on camputer.. so it' s much better if you play video (x32 is still enough)
 
Ok - so yes 64bit Windows allows the Operating System to address more memory addresses which means more RAM can be recognized and used by the system. But that does not mean that 64bit systems are 'better' or make it the more right choice for 'any' software - even VirtualDJ.

The real issue with 64bit platform is the hardware compatibility - the hardware's architecture and driver support.

When you look at specifically DJ only hardware in the last year, the NEW hardware come with 64bit supporting drivers and the hardware architecture is built with 64bit use in mind. There are some older products that have released 64bit drivers - but that doesn't mean the architecture of the hardware runs well with them.

In sound cards specifically the majority of the 64bit supporting units are the higher end cards. There are lower end cards that do have 64bit support but it is again drivers coded for 64bit platform and not necessarily the hardware architecture built the 64bit environment in mind.

More system RAM being addressed doesn't mean Video performs better. These days with video it comes down to the architecture of the card GPU and discrete on-board RAM. Also, more doesn't always mean better. Most cards are focused on CGI rendering which for 2 dimensional video really isn't necessary nor used.

The recommended VirtualDJ specs is plenty of power - 32bit OS, with 2Gb System RAM and 1Gb of discrete Video RAM.
I still run a system with a 32bit OS, 2Gb RAM and 512Mb of discrete GDDR2 Video RAM and don't have any problems.
 
One question comes to mind then. I use a Mackie USB mixer that has it's own sound card " built in" . Will it still function correctly at 64bit?
 
You will need to find out if it is supported in a 64 bit environment by the hardware manufacturer(Mackie).
 
It doesn't have or use any installed drivers; just plugs in and works. Does that tell us anything?
 
Hi all
Just upgraded my rackmount PC from XP to Win7Pro 64. While I can't say it has improved the performance of VDJ, It did make a noticable difference to the running of the DAW software I use for multichannel recording work. The install went without a hitch and everything came up first time. So far no issues at all and VDJ running without a hitch.

Daz
 
dell xps1330 win7 64b 4gb.. unfortunately have to say i feel my vdj 7 ran smoother on 32b
 
Windows 7 (64bit)
 
Any links to optimize W7 "ALL FLAVORS" for VDJ?
 
 
 


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