i am thinking of upgrading and was thing of getting win 64, what i would like to ask is is it worth it?
your comments would be welcome

Does your computer have a 64-bit architecture? If not, it won't benefit from Win 64 (and it might not even run.) If it does have it, then it will benefit, but not, IIRC, for Poser 7 or less. (Eventually there will be a 64-bit version of Poser.)

Well, in my "help me build a new computer" thread, the recommendation given to me by everyone said Windows XP Pro 64 Bit.  So that's what I am getting with my new computer.  I was told to stay away from Windows Vista for the time being because of the problems with it.

IF you have good drivers for all your peripherals, and if you have more than 2GB of physical memory (RAM), then yes, imo it's very worth it.  I currently run Windows XP 64 (not Vista) and I'm very happy with it so far.  The 32-bit software I have runs very well, and 64-bit apps (Vue 6 Infinite e.g.) work much better.  64-bit software has no practical limit for RAM it can allocate, which is pretty cool; 32-bit software is still limited to 3GB, which you could get to under XP 32 with some tweaking.

Quote - Well, in my "help me build a new computer" thread, the recommendation given to me by everyone said Windows XP Pro 64 Bit.  So that's what I am getting with my new computer.  I was told to stay away from Windows Vista for the time being because of the problems with it.

Ah, I thought you were talking about upgrading the OS on an existing machine.

Quote - Well, in my "help me build a new computer" thread, the recommendation given to me by everyone said Windows XP Pro 64 Bit.  So that's what I am getting with my new computer.  I was told to stay away from Windows Vista for the time being because of the problems with it.

Tell me about it. I suspect that a lot of software produced by small companies just won't run under Vista because it expects to be in admin mode -- I've seen this happen in my day job, but the migration has to be done.

If you buy a machine from HP between now and the Vista Home Edition role-out, you will be able to upgrade to Vista for free, BTW.

There are a lot of threads going on about Vista, all of them negative, something to do with OTT security problems with programmes not running on it, even the industry is getting wet knickers about it!!

i run xp64 on my rendering machine as part of a dual-boot configuration.  it works great,  a bit of a challenge but well worth it.  also, a word to the wise, spend a few bucks and install it on a large separate hard drive.  i also installed 4 gigs of dual channel memory and poser seven runs like a dream..  follow the links from 'planet 64' for instructions on a multi boot installation.  carrara plays very well in this environment as well. 

I am in total agreement with ugpsobta, make your machine a dual boot.  Poser 7 with Windows XP 64bit is a finicky beast at best.  You will get to enjoy the old popular BSOD on occassions.  I usually pose on the 32 bit side and move to 64bit for rendering.  This allows me to take advantage of my extra memory.  Just understand that you will get somewhat of a speed increase due to any memory you have beyond 3.5 gigs, you will not see a performance enhancement due to the 64 bit OS.