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On 17/07/12 05:22, Nilesh Govindrajan wrote: |
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> So the same old query again I guess. |
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> What architecture should I use for a machine with 3GB RAM and a 64bit |
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> processor? |
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> I believe 64bit should be given serious consideration only if RAM is gt |
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> or = 4 GB, even there 32bit is allowable with PAE if I'm not wrong. |
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> So what is recommended? There are as such no special use cases to go |
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> 64bit for me. |
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Since your CPU is 64-bit, use that. You will find reports out there |
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about how 64-bit consumes more RAM. The effect however is very small. |
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Also, if you later get more RAM, you won't have to switch archs. DDR3 |
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is very cheap, about 5 bucks ($ or €) per GB right now. |