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Hello guys
I'm searching for a good distro that can give me basic setup of programs but in exchange to be ofcourse pretty speedy working.I want to use mostly the browser for browse games.For that reason i will need good updates on GPU.
Im using 64Bit OS 2GB RAM and 32Bit AMD Radeon GPU 256MB witch i'm considering upgrading to 64Bit GPU.Any suggestions and to what to choose 32bit or 64bit will be helpful. Thanks :)
 
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What make/model is your GPU and CPU? If the CPU supports 64-bit operating systems, then install the 64-bit version. Your GPU will be fine and Mint will load the appropriate drivers.

I am not sure what you mean by a "32-bit" GPU, that is why I am asking for the make/model number.
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COLGeek thanks for answering what do u suggest about how much Bit should i download on 64bit Device with 32bit GPU. Im focused on GPU basicly because of me purpose - playing games. And is there a problem that im using 64bit Device with 32bit GPU.
 
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What make/model is your GPU and CPU? If the CPU supports 64-bit operating systems, then install the 64-bit version. Your GPU will be fine and Mint will load the appropriate drivers.

I am not sure what you mean by a "32-bit" GPU, that is why I am asking for the make/model number.
 
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01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] RV620/M82 [Mobility Radeon HD 3450/3470]
processor : 0
vendor_id : AuthenticAMD
cpu family : 15
model : 104
model name : AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56
stepping : 2
cpu MHz : 800.000
cache size : 512 KB
physical id : 0
siblings : 2
core id : 0
cpu cores : 2
apicid : 0
initial apicid : 0
fpu : yes
fpu_exception : yes
cpuid level : 1
wp : yes
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush mmx fxsr sse sse2 ht syscall nx mmxext fxsr_opt rdtscp lm 3dnowext 3dnow rep_good nopl extd_apicid pni cx16 lahf_lm cmp_legacy svm extapic cr8_legacy 3dnowprefetch lbrv vmmcall
bugs : apic_c1e fxsave_leak sysret_ss_attrs
bogomips : 1596.30
TLB size : 1024 4K pages
clflush size : 64
cache_alignment : 64
address sizes : 40 bits physical, 48 bits virtual
power management: ts fid vid ttp tm stc 100mhzsteps

processor : 1
vendor_id : AuthenticAMD
cpu family : 15
model : 104
model name : AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56
stepping : 2
cpu MHz : 800.000
cache size : 512 KB
physical id : 0
siblings : 2
core id : 1
cpu cores : 2
apicid : 1
initial apicid : 1
fpu : yes
fpu_exception : yes
cpuid level : 1
wp : yes
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush mmx fxsr sse sse2 ht syscall nx mmxext fxsr_opt rdtscp lm 3dnowext 3dnow rep_good nopl extd_apicid pni cx16 lahf_lm cmp_legacy svm extapic cr8_legacy 3dnowprefetch lbrv vmmcall
bugs : apic_c1e fxsave_leak sysret_ss_attrs
bogomips : 1596.30
TLB size : 1024 4K pages
clflush size : 64
cache_alignment : 64
address sizes : 40 bits physical, 48 bits virtual
power management: ts fid vid ttp tm stc 100mhzsteps


 
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Architecture: x86_64
CPU op-mode(s): 32-bit, 64-bit
Byte Order: Little Endian
CPU(s): 2
On-line CPU(s) list: 0,1
Thread(s) per core: 1
Core(s) per socket: 2
Socket(s): 1
NUMA node(s): 1
Vendor ID: AuthenticAMD
CPU family: 15
Model: 104
Model name: AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56
Stepping: 2
CPU MHz: 1600.000
CPU max MHz: 1800.0000
CPU min MHz: 800.0000
BogoMIPS: 3192.60
Virtualization: AMD-V
L1d cache: 64K
L1i cache: 64K
L2 cache: 512K
NUMA node0 CPU(s): 0,1
Flags: fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush mmx fxsr sse sse2 ht syscall nx mmxext fxsr_opt rdtscp lm 3dnowext 3dnow rep_good nopl extd_apicid pni cx16 lahf_lm cmp_legacy svm extapic cr8_legacy 3dnowprefetch lbrv vmmcall

Thats the info i manage to get. What do u suggest using 64Bit Mint ? And if you can tell me how to manage the partitions will be wonderfull im with 300GB. I have 360GB but its showing me 300GB why is that ?
 
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AMHAI

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Im very sorry for the many post's but i have so many questions :D
I'm switching between Distros and still i dont seem to find the perfect for me.
Every single one has its own problems.
Mostly for Browser speed and graphics problems but i think its because of the old GPU.
You said i should use the 64bit but i have a 2GB RAM i searched in forums about it and i saw that 32Bit uses 2GB and less and 64Bit uses more than 3-4GB RAM. Will i get the preformance i need.
If its any Browser based Distros with not many other stuffs/programs. I dont want the ChromeOS tho.
 
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AMHAI

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So its better to download the 32Bit Mint for now and when i upgrade my memory to go for the 64Bit?
Will do that now downloading the Mint and lets see hows it.Will get back to the thread for futher questions if needed.
Thanks for your cooperation and advise. Choosing the 64Bit because i will be upgrading RAM.

Cinnamon
MATE
XFCE
or Sarah. What do you prefer for the desktop enviroments. Cinnamon is me prefer choice but its heavy on the system resources if you understand how to disable the visual effects will help alot.

Could you please post a link for the newest GPU Update that is best for mine.
 
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