I have a 64 bit system. So is it okay to install the 32 bit version?

Hi niklulz,

at first, it is not a problem to run a 32bit OS on a 64bit system at all.
The main issue would be the RAM usage. 64bit can use more than 3.8 GB without any problem. 32bit need the use PAE. See Maximum RAM allowed 3GB in 32bit. What if I have 4GB? for more Information regarding that.

So your system is able to handle 64bit wide register. If you only put 32bit in there, only the half highway is used. But are you slower, when the highway is half full or if it is full?
Obvious is there a advantage, if the double amount of cars can reach a city, but they need to be handled there.
Not the best analogy ...

If you're using your system for Emailing, some browsing and Social Media, you shouldn't mention any slow. If you want to edit videos, use realtime face recognition, and calculate exact pi, you shouldn't use a x250 ...

Elive 32bit Live works fine for me on a X61, X200s, R500, T400, T470s.

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