[ASK]32 or 64 bit of Ubuntu?

[sky103]

I want install ubuntu on my laptop, with Intel Core i3 2370M @ 2.40GHz and 2.00 GB Single-Channel DDR3 of RAM.
What the right choice for me ? 32 or 64 bit ? Please share your opinion here,

Thank you :smile:

 

[Sander k]

64 bit mate.

 

[Peter]

Your processor is 64-bit so you probably want to install the 64 bit version. It will use up a bit more memory though.

 

[Yozora]

64 bit. 32 bit is probably only meant for owners of older computers, since I think pretty much all recently made ones are 64 bit now.

 

[sky103]

@all :
Thank for your reply...

Already test the 32 bit, and now i will switch to 64

 

[binil]

I want install ubuntu on my laptop, with Intel Core i3 2370M @ 2.40GHz and 2.00 GB Single-Channel DDR3 of RAM.
What the right choice for me ? 32 or 64 bit ? Please share your opinion here,

Thank you :smile:

Almost all processors built within the last 5 years is x86-64 complaint. So you shouldn't have any worries while using x64 OS. Even though you may not realize the full potential of the 64bit OS now because you currently have just 2 GB of RAM. But the 64 bit OS should be faster and will be a big help if you upgrade your RAM higher than 4 GB - 32 bit OS can address only up to 4 GB (sometimes just 3 GB practically).

 

[frandecai]

Your processor is 64 bit so no doubt to install the 64 bit version.

 

[CHT]

I want install ubuntu on my laptop, with Intel Core i3 2370M @ 2.40GHz and 2.00 GB Single-Channel DDR3 of RAM.
What the right choice for me ? 32 or 64 bit ? Please share your opinion here,

Thank you :smile:

Honestly, there's no reason not to go with the 32-bit version since you don't have a lot of RAM currently. If you do get a new computer though, the 64-bit version would be the better choice in that case.

For reference, the 64-bit version can take 1/4 of your currently available RAM after full install, which wouldn't be ideal for when you need more RAM. The 32-bit version will take less though.

 

[strokerace]

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[CHT]

There is a benefit with using Windows 64-bit though. Your computer will run faster than one with the exact same specs but with Windows 32-bit, cause M$.

 

[myserver99]

64 bit, because you processor is 64 bit mate

 

[seiji]

If your processor is 64bit, 64bit is better

 

[GigaGreg]

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