64 bit vs. 32 bit video editing software?

[sciguy]

Thanks in advance for your help!

I'm building a new PC primarily to edit HD home video taken with my 1080p camcorder. I currently am using Adobe Premiere Elements 8.0 (32 bit) for that purpose. Would upgrading to a newer (64 bit) version of Premiere or some other similar software make a noticeable difference? I'd hate to invest in the hardware and be stymied by sluggish software but, on the other hand, I don't really have $100 burning a hole in my pocket if I don't need to spend it.

Thoughts? I appreciate it!

 

[nikorr]

Thanks in advance for your help!

I'm building a new PC primarily to edit HD home video taken with my 1080p camcorder. I currently am using Adobe Premiere Elements 8.0 (32 bit) for that purpose. Would upgrading to a newer (64 bit) version of Premiere or some other similar software make a noticeable difference? I'd hate to invest in the hardware and be stymied by sluggish software but, on the other hand, I don't really have $100 burning a hole in my pocket if I don't need to spend it.

Thoughts? I appreciate it!

Yes, u could use more RAM than 3.5GB and that makes things smoother and x64bit system is build for multitasking, those are 2 main reasons to upgrade.

U should take advantage of the dirt cheap DDR3 RAM prices and get 8-16GB of RAM and smile.

 

[sciguy]

Yes, u could use more RAM than 3.5GB and that makes things smoother and x64bit system is build for multitasking, those are 2 main reasons to upgrade.

U should take advantage of the dirt cheap DDR3 RAM prices and get 8-16GB of RAM and smile. http://img.tomshardware.com/forum/uk/icones/smilies/sol.gif

Thanks!

So, I think you're saying that if I have 8Gb of RAM I'm wasting my money if I don't get 64 bit software, huh? That's good to know.

I plan to install at least 8Gb so it sounds like I need to upgrade to some 64 bit video software.

I appreciate the input!

 

[nikorr]

Thanks!

So, I think you're saying that if I have 8Gb of RAM I'm wasting my money if I don't get 64 bit software, huh? That's good to know.

I plan to install at least 8Gb so it sounds like I need to upgrade to some 64 bit video software.

I appreciate the input!

OK, the software will perform the same, but if your OS is x64bit and u have more RAM, the system has much more of the freedom to do other mini-tasks without slowing down the encoding process and making the video looking crappy at that moment or issues like running out of the RAM.

 

[sciguy]

OK, the software will perform the same, but if your OS is x64bit and u have more RAM, the system has much more of the freedom to do other mini-tasks without slowing down the encoding process and making the video looking crappy at that moment or issues like running out of the RAM.

Thanks, that makes sense. I appreciate the education.

 

[nikorr]

To speed up your PC, get an SSD, get 16GB RAM and use 4GB of the RAM for the RAM disc and set it as a scratch disc for editing.

 

[sciguy]

Actually I posted a question or two about my build under one of the hardware forums and I asked that question about whether I would really see a boost from an SSD. Sounds like you're in favor.

The RAM comment makes sense too.

Thanks!

 

[nikorr]

Actually I posted a question or two about my build under one of the hardware forums and I asked that question about whether I would really see a boost from an SSD. Sounds like you're in favor.

The RAM comment makes sense too.

Thanks!

O yeah, if u never used an SSD, it will knock your socks off. No more busy circle as u know it, boot is fast, sleep is fast and wake up is instant.

SSD is the best cure for lagging system in day to day tasks.

Open office is 1/4sec or Photoshop takes a few seconds and I am still using SATA II Vertex2.

CPU upgrade speeds up things, but if u want an cheap fix without upgrading your system, SSD is the answer.

Even $60 SSD will outperform the HDD in daily routine!

 

[sciguy]

I hate to continue to take up your time but since you obviously know a lot about it.......

If I get an SSD I was thinking maybe I'd get an SSD just big enough to run my software but then keep the video working files on a regular HDD. Is that a reasonable strategy or will I lose a lot of pep if my video files are not on the SSD as well? If so then I need to consider a bigger SSD.

Thanks!

 

[nikorr]

I hate to continue to take up your time but since you obviously know a lot about it.......

If I get an SSD I was thinking maybe I'd get an SSD just big enough to run my software but then keep the video working files on a regular HDD. Is that a reasonable strategy or will I lose a lot of pep if my video files are not on the SSD as well? If so then I need to consider a bigger SSD.

Thanks!

I don't play games, so I don't need big one.

My Vertex2 is 60GB. But I use bunch of HDD's including the RAMdisc.

 

[nikorr]

My HDD's.