Opteron 64-bit processors and Vegas

lamename5 wrote on 9/22/2004, 4:39 PM

Does anyone know anything about the compatibility of Vegas 5 with 64 bit processor systems like one with the Opteron chips? I want to build a new host machine to run Vegas. Right now I use a Pentium 4 - 2.4ghz PC with 2GB DDR, etc... I'd like to move to a dual Opteron 64-bit system but don't know if Vegas is ready for it. Anyone in the know???

Thanks.

Comments

busterkeaton wrote on 9/22/2004, 5:44 PM

Sony demos Vegas on systems from Boxx that use Opterons.

Vegas is not optimized for 64-bit code, but Opterons work quite nicely with 32-bit.

TheHappyFriar wrote on 9/22/2004, 7:35 PM

one of the sony guys in a recent AMD vs Intel post said he uses duel opty's.

I'd personly like to get those. You could also get the 64-bit windows. that would help in performance a little.

Another thing to note is that intel is basing their desktop 64-bit CPU on the AMD specs. they are because Microsoft told intel they aren't making a special OS for intel 64-bit (besides the itianium) & if intel wants MS Windows compatibility they must follow the AMD specs.