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I have an Intel dual-core CPU 2.0 ghz and 3GB of RAM. My motherboard is a DQ965GF.

I looked at the user manual and saw it supports 64 bit OS's and so does my CPU. I want to know if I can do this and have a decent 64 bit OS.

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user192057
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Yes, it should run fine with 3 gig of RAM. The real question is what do your APPS require.

But web browsing etc should run just fine.

TheFiddlerWins
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If your processor supports 64-bit operations, then you should install the 64-bit Ubuntu. The amount of RAM is acceptable, so it will not be a problem.

See What are the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit, and which should I choose? for more information.

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Simon
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64-bits only refers to the architecture of the processor. The memory limitations that it prevents is a plus. Is being said that if your processor supports 64-bits, then the recommended installation should be 64-bits.

But remember, that 64-bits builds tend to be more resources intensive than 32-bits counter parts. Also, some software is not available in 64-bits, and that could cause set backs.

Bottom line, if your system supports 64-bits and you think that there is no problem using 64-bits, go for it. The benefits of using 64-bits are practically null and is well known that 32bit OS's can be installed in 64-bits processors without problem.

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