x86 or x64 Windows 10 9926 if using a tablet with 1 GB RAM?


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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?

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For you, the bugbear is indeed storage space - not anything else.  A clean x64 install would be recommended.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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