RAM options for vidding?

[stardust-rain.livejournal.com]

I've been vidding from a laptop using Windows XP and 4GB of RAM and I've been wanting to upgrade its memory for a while, because I'm pretty much on the verge of crying in frustration. Mainly, for two reasons:

1. Sony Vegas 9's preview is extremely slow when I'm vidding with more than one level. If I ever use masking effect or overlay, I have to render the video and then edit in the timeline.

2. AutoGK takes well over one hour to rip a 20-30 minute .VOB clip (I have it on target quality 100% for output). I don't know if it's just me, or if it's just as slow for anyone else.

Basically, I guess I'm wondering if buying more memory space would help, or if there's another solution for this. Any input would be be wonderful. Thank you in advance!

Comments

[feochadn.livejournal.com]

Are you running 32-bit or 64-bit XP? 32-bit XP only has the capacity to handle a maximum if 4gb RAM, so upgrading would be useless.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778%28v=vs.85%29.aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_xp

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I use Windows 7, 64-bit and Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 with 8 GB of memory and it usually works pretty decent but it can get slow with multiple layers and effects and stuff. It'd probably be better but I don't know if the cost is worth it for the amount you'd gain.