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[SOLVED] 32 bit or 64 bit Linux Lite? - ChrisL - 10-21-2014
The computer in question is a Gateway laptop MX6426 with AMD TURION 64 Mobil Technology ML-40 processor; 2.19 GHz 1 Gb RAM. Currently running Windows XP SP3 Media Center Edition which is 32 bit.
I believe the processor is 64 bit, but if so why would they put a 32 bit system on it at the factory?
If I dual boot Linux Lite, would I be better off with 32 bit or 64 bit OS? Pros/Cons?
Any thoughts appreciated, the 32/64 bit thing is pretty vague to me. Thanks!
Chris
Re: 32 bit or 64 bit Linux Lite? - rokytnji - 10-21-2014
I'd go with 32 bit. I run 32 bit on this Dell XT2 Touchscreen with dual cores and 5 gig of ram just fine and dandy.
With a SSD drive also.
To find out if you are 64bit capable. I'd download the 32 bit and run a live usb. Install inxi and run
Code:
$ inxi -f
CPU: Dual core Intel Core2 Duo U9600 (-MCP-) cache: 3072 KB
Clock Speeds: 1: 800 MHz 2: 1601 MHz
CPU Flags: acpi aperfmperf apic arch_perfmon bts clflush cmov
constant_tsc cx16 cx8 de ds_cpl dtes64 dtherm dts est flexpriority
fpu fxsr ht ida lahf_lm lm mca mce mmx monitor msr mtrr nx pae pat
pbe pdcm pebs pge pni pse pse36 sep smx ss sse sse2 sse4_1 ssse3 tm
tm2 tpr_shadow tsc vme vmx vnmi xsave xtprI ran Linux Lite as a persistent usb made with Unetbootin 1st before I went ahead and did my install.
Re: 32 bit or 64 bit Linux Lite? - gold_finger - 10-21-2014
I tend to agree with rokytnji -- 32-bit probably better on that machine.
It's my understanding that a 64-bit OS will use slightly more RAM in operation than a 32-bit OS. Since you've only got 1GB of RAM on the machine, a 32-bit OS may very well make a noticeable difference in performance. The more RAM you have on the system the less likely you'll notice any difference. What I normally do is put 32-bit on anything with 2-3GB or less of RAM and 64-bit on any machine with 3-4GB or more. No "set in stone" rule on this though. You can install either version. (A 64-bit capable CPU can run either type of OS.)
Re: 32 bit or 64 bit Linux Lite? - N4RPS - 10-21-2014
Hello!
Unless you have a dual-core processor, you're stuck with the 32-bit version. Even so, 64-bit versions run best with 2 GB RAM or more.
With just 1 GB RAM, depending on the CPU, you may find it to be on the sluggish side. It is what it is. Of course, as rokytnji says, on dual-core or higher processors, 32-bit operating systems are faster than their 64-bit counterparts...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob
Re: 32 bit or 64 bit Linux Lite? - Scott(0) - 10-21-2014
@ChrisL
I agree with the others, go 32bit. With only 1 gig of RAM there's really nothing to gain by going with 64bit.
Re: 32 bit or 64 bit Linux Lite? - ChrisL - 10-21-2014
Thanks all, 32 bit it is.
Re: 32 bit or 64 bit Linux Lite? <Solved> - delmar - 12-01-2014
I have a system coming with dual core AMD processors and 4 gig of RAM. Should be plenty of horsepower to run 64 bit but what is the advantage?
Re: 32 bit or 64 bit Linux Lite? <Solved> - N4RPS - 12-22-2014
Hello!
IIRC, 64-bit OSs can fully utilize the advantages of multicore processors, 32-bit OSs cannot. However, a lack of memory available to use this to full advantage can cause a 64-bit OS to be slower, but with 4 GB RAM, you SHOULD be OK...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob