64 Bit Os Help

[r_j]

I have a fairly new hp pavillion (M7580N) desktop with an AMd Athlon 64 X2 2.2gh processor. Will this computer support a vista or xp in 64 bit? Does the vista 64 bit version ONLY allow you to install software thats been CERTIFIED or not? I was looking into buying or building a new computer in the near future on thatll run a 64 bit os. But im undecided between a mac or a pc. I hear the macs are more stable but pricey. If i go pc should i custom build or buy some preconfigured desktop or server or workstation. like o use no recode and Vision a lot. Want a system thatll speed them up. Cut the time from 1h30min to half of that at most or better? any suggestions? thanks

[Chewy]

64 bit OS won't speed you up and vista will dramtically slow you down

that lame ram is probably not helping, make sure both cores are doing the work

[r_j]

what about the 64 bit version of xp

[Chewy]

since all the applications are 32 bit there's no benefit from a 64 bit OS? Unless you need a full 4 gigs of ram or more

[r_j]

Last question! Are there other 64 bit programs capable of the same functions as vision and recode for pc or mac with 64 bit os ?

[atifsh]

http://vlafy.iulabs.com/fvmjpeg.htm

they have 64bit encoder .... i didnt know much bout nor tried it.