Max9 32bit/64bit with Vista 32bit/64bit?

[clivengu]

Hi, this is my first post in cgarchitect. I have a question to ask.

 

I just bought a new machine recently but haven't install any windows. After a bit of research i found that Vista ultimate has 32bit or 64bit.. Same as 3d Max 9 32/64bit.

 

This is the current spec of my machine:

Quad Core2duo Q6600

2Gb ram (+another 2 Gb Ram later)

GT 8800 512mb

350gb hd.

 

Should I install 32bit or 64bit for windows + max? I am not sure what will be the difference between these two? My concern about 64bit is that some people are saying that certain Driver ,Software/games might not able be able to support.

 

I know in order to utilize Ram above 4gb.. I will need to use Vista 64 bit. But I will only be having 4GB of ram so far.

 

What do you guys would suggest me? :confused:Thanks a lot

 

Another question is that. My old Pc is using max9 32bit on XP 32bit. If Im to link this Old and New pc together. Can my file modeled in new pc's max9 64bit opened and rendered in old pc's max9 32bit? Im thinking to work with 2 machines in the future so i need to make sure they both works fine together. Old pc might not be able to upgrade anymore due to hardware reason.

Edited May 31, 2008 by clivengu

[SandmanNinja]

I personally would install XP64 rather than Vista. It seems to be far more memory efficient and just works like a champ.

 

Models I do in Max 2008 64 work fine in Max 2008 32, and visa versa

 

[nelpiper]

I use vista 64 and, at least for me, is rock solid.

[dotunmabo]

pls wot is the advantage of rendering with 64bit max versus 32 bit max, in terms of using either on xp64 with 8gbram? im running max9 64 on xp 64 and it seems to crash alot. will the 32bit be better? and at wot cost? thnks