32 bit vs 64 bit
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zedboy
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32 bit vs 64 bit
Feels like a stupid question for someone who's been using DP as long as I have, but... What are the benefits of 64 bit vs 32 bit in DP?
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FMiguelez
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Re: 32 bit vs 64 bit
You can basically access more than 4 GB of RAM with the latter. I'm not sure what the limit is for 64 bits, but you won't be adding that much RAM anytime soon.
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Shooshie
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Re: 32 bit vs 64 bit
The memory addressing limits of 64 bit far exceed the RAM capacity of any known Macintosh.
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mikehalloran
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Re: 32 bit vs 64 bit
How much RAM do you have? Ok, it's a whole lot more than that.I'm not sure what the limit is for 64 bits
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Re: 32 bit vs 64 bit
64 bit is a REALLY BIG DEAL for VI's. Use that memory like a champ!
If not using VI's, not so much.
If not using VI's, not so much.
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zedboy
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Re: 32 bit vs 64 bit
Thx everyone. Yes I use lots of VIs and Kontakt often crashes DP when I get too much going on. The only reason I'd been avoiding it is that I have plugs and VIs that I'd have to dump or upgrade. (and JBridge doesn't work on everything) Anyway thx again and I'm on it!
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stratology
Re: 32 bit vs 64 bit
As others have stated, addressing more than 4GB of RAM is the most obvious advantage.
Another difference is that a different instruction set for 64bit memory addressing can improve performance. That's the case on iOS - thought I'd mention it, because the thread is about 64bit in general.
Another difference is that a different instruction set for 64bit memory addressing can improve performance. That's the case on iOS - thought I'd mention it, because the thread is about 64bit in general.