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Would I install 32 or 64bit ubuntu? with this processor: AMD Athlon II X3 445 3.1 GHz - Socket AM3 1.5 MB cache...
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    [SOLVED] 32 or 64 bit?

    Would I install 32 or 64bit ubuntu?
    with this processor:
    AMD Athlon II X3 445 3.1 GHz - Socket AM3 1.5 MB cache

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    Welcome aboard!

    That CPU can handle either version.
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    Hi mate thanks for the reply, so is it worth me upgrading to 64bit then? Im currently running 32 but what difference will it make? Will it slow my system down?

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    You can check this thread for some info that might help you to make up your mind:

    http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...bit-linux.html

    I run 64-bit only on my own machines and have been for a couple of years.
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    after reading that i think ill stick to 32. cheers

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