Elliot B. Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 My Linx 8 tablet (Intel Atom Z3735F (x64), 1 GB RAM, 24 GB internal storage (plus 30 GB memory card)) came with x86 Windows 8.1. Since it only has limited storage space, I can not upgrade to Windows 10 9926. I intend to install Windows 10 9926 via. an ISO. Should I get the x86 or x64 version? I believe the x64 version needs more storage space, which isn't ideal. However, it's worth it if I can somehow gain a benefit to running it. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHammer Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 For you, the bugbear is indeed storage space - not anything else. A clean x64 install would be recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio384 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Install the x86 edition, you gain nothing with using the x64 version. You only lose space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Install the x86 edition, you gain nothing with using the x64 version. You only lose space. Thought so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Already answered I know, but I'll also say install the x86 version. 3.25 gb or more ram and I would have recommended the x64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Actually, the 64bit version of Windows is more secure. Nogib 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Actually, the 64bit version of Windows is more secure. Likely correct but I won't use the tablet much, security won't be much of an issue in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohead Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 X86 - As it's got a 32bit UEFI you won't be able to boot 64bit Windows (unless thats changed with 10?). As you probably know, these are UEFI only devices. From: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824898.aspx While in UEFI mode, the Windows version must match the PC architecture. A 64-bit UEFI PC can only boot 64-bit versions of Windows. A 32-bit PC can only boot 32-bit versions of Windows. In some cases, while in legacy BIOS mode, you may be able to run 32-bit Windows on a 64-bit PC, assuming the manufacturer supports 32-bit legacy BIOS mode on the PC. Aergan 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose_49 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Which processor do you have? Having 4GB RAM is not the only reason to go 64-bit. Also, processors (Core 2 Duo+) benefit from having a 64-bit OS, even if you have inferior RAM. In the end, I believe you'll be going with 32-bit, since (without a workaround) it's not possible to install it on systems that have lower than 2 GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiretap Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 32-bit. But also beware that even Windows 10 v9926 is not really ready for use. There are still tons of bugs, like wifi disconnecting randomly every few minutes, taskbar disappearing, loads of driver issues (especially touchscreen and tablet related), etc. Make a full backup of your current install first before you try out Windows 10 v9926. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 But also beware that even Windows 10 v9926 is not really ready for use. There are still tons of bugs, like wifi disconnecting randomly every few minutes, taskbar disappearing, loads of driver issues (especially touchscreen and tablet related), etc. Make a full backup of your current install first before you try out Windows 10 v9926. That doesn't surprise me. The last build I tried had a lot of issues and I ended up reverting back to Windows 8.1. I'll probably wait until closer to release to deploy it, though I will be testing it on a spare SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneNutter MVC Posted January 24, 2015 MVC Share Posted January 24, 2015 You have the same issue I have with my Dell Venue Pro 8, you only have 32bit UEFI, so stick to a 32bit version of Windows. I personally wouldn't bother at this time though, the tablet experience i had with Windows 10 was horrible. I'm sure things will improve, however I wouldn't say it's much good at the moment for anything other than submitting feedback. Aergan 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 You're stuck with x86 (32bit) as there has yet to be an updated UEFI firmware release with 64bit support. I have x86 version of 9926 running ok for testing/feedback on my Linx 10 but it has 2GB RAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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