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N4RPS:
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

delmar:
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?

ChrisL:
Thanks all, 32 bit it is.

Scott:
@ChrisL
I agree with the others, go 32bit. With only 1 gig of RAM there's really nothing to gain by going with 64bit.

N4RPS:
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

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