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In general, most people would argue that outside of giving you the capability to add more RAM (up to 4 GB I think), a 64-b OS is more of a pain than a gain (quite a few apps may not run). So, unless you need that extra RAM, stick to 32-bit and Home Premium.
The MSC will work with a 64-b Vista just fine, but you need to download the 64-b version of its s/w CD from the HP support WEb site.
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Is or has anyone run the HP MediaSmart Connect (MSC) using a PC with Vista 64 bit? If so, how is it working?
I am about to purchase a PC and I am trying to decide whether to get 64bit and whether it is worth the extra cost for Ultimate? Thoughts, comments!
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September 27, 2008 8:36 AM
Will 3GB of RAM be enough for Vista? I have heard that Vista uses a lot of RAM. If I can avoid 64-b I will.
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September 27, 2008 3:39 PM
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I am not looking to be cool. What makes you so sure 3GB is plenty for Vista? Do you run Vista? Do you have direct experience or knowledge of Vista and its RAM requirements?
My experience with Vista so far is that it is a RAM hog. This may be the reason that ALL new PCs with Vista have at least twice as much RAM as PCs with XP. I do a lot of video and digital picture editing and if you combine that with Vista my question still stands, will 3GB be enough? I know it is for XP but I am looking to build or purchase a new PC and my dilemma is that I can purchase the same PC for less than I can build it but if I purchase one it will come with Vista. If I could purchase the PC I want with XP I would do it in a heart beat.
Another aspect of this is multiple cores. I would think that more RAM is also needed if you are running more cores. My next PC will have a quad. Heck maybe that is why new PCs have so much more RAM!
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3GB is plenty for any OS. 64bit is just the new, "cool" thing to do.
I am not looking to be cool. What makes you so sure 3GB is plenty for Vista? Do you run Vista? Do you have direct experience or knowledge of Vista and its RAM requirements?
My experience with Vista so far is that it is a RAM hog. This may be the reason that ALL new PCs with Vista have at least twice as much RAM as PCs with XP. I do a lot of video and digital picture editing and if you combine that with Vista my question still stands, will 3GB be enough? I know it is for XP but I am looking to build or purchase a new PC and my dilemma is that I can purchase the same PC for less than I can build it but if I purchase one it will come with Vista. If I could purchase the PC I want with XP I would do it in a heart beat.
Another aspect of this is multiple cores. I would think that more RAM is also needed if you are running more cores. My next PC will have a quad. Heck maybe that is why new PCs have so much more RAM!
September 28, 2008 12:12 PM
I run an Intel quad core processor with 4 gigs of RAM, and Vista Ultimate 64.
I chose to do this because I can run more RAM with the 64 bit. I do a lot of Photoshop and gaming on my desktop - so 4 gigs works pretty well. I have my eye on some video editing and database work in the future, too, so I have an eye on that as well.
I will say that with just Photoshop, 32 bit worked just fine on 2 gigs of RAM, but some of the more intense games would choke things out.
I have yet to find any significant apps that absolutely won't work on the 64 bit platform - But I haven't started in with some of the higher end video editing apps / 3D Rendering software yet.
There are a few driver issues still with 64 bit, but nothing that can't be overcome with patience and experimentation.
To sum it up:
Vista 32 bit should be fine on 3g of ram and a quad core processor. But dont' be afraid of the 64 bit platform either - it's what's coming down the pipe, and soon 32 bit will be a thing of the past.
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September 28, 2008 3:33 PM
Thank you for posting and sharing your experience. My experience so far with Vista 32 bit is that not everything works with Vista. Hmmm maybe I should go with XP Pro 64bit? That way I will only have issues with 64bit!
I have read that video encoding is faster with 64 bit systems provided the software doing the encoding is capable of utilizing 64 bit.
The only question I need answered is whether the MediaSmart Connect actually works with 64bit.
Harley said:
I run an Intel quad core processor with 4 gigs of RAM, and Vista Ultimate 64.
I chose to do this because I can run more RAM with the 64 bit. I do a lot of Photoshop and gaming on my desktop - so 4 gigs works pretty well. I have my eye on some video editing and database work in the future, too, so I have an eye on that as well.
I will say that with just Photoshop, 32 bit worked just fine on 2 gigs of RAM, but some of the more intense games would choke things out.
I have yet to find any significant apps that absolutely won't work on the 64 bit platform - But I haven't started in with some of the higher end video editing apps / 3D Rendering software yet.
There are a few driver issues still with 64 bit, but nothing that can't be overcome with patience and experimentation.
To sum it up:
Vista 32 bit should be fine on 3g of ram and a quad core processor. But dont' be afraid of the 64 bit platform either - it's what's coming down the pipe, and soon 32 bit will be a thing of the past.
Thank you for posting and sharing your experience. My experience so far with Vista 32 bit is that not everything works with Vista. Hmmm maybe I should go with XP Pro 64bit? That way I will only have issues with 64bit!
I have read that video encoding is faster with 64 bit systems provided the software doing the encoding is capable of utilizing 64 bit.
The only question I need answered is whether the MediaSmart Connect actually works with 64bit.
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September 28, 2008 5:06 PM
Yes. The Mediasmart connect works just fine with 64-bit.
As I mentioned before, the original s/w CD will fail to install, but you can get and download a 64-b version from the HP web site.
September 28, 2008 6:25 PM
When you install PP1, it puts the new 64 bit client on your MHSS, you just have to install it from there.
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