Can this netbook run W x64?

[de8212]

For a friend. He has an asus eeepc. Here is the link w/specs.

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Any chance it will run W7 worth a darn? How about if it had 2GB Not sure it can go to 2GB RAM (if it can be upgraded)?

 

[Brainonska511]

http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=36331

No, it cannot run 64-bit stuff.

Why you'd want to run a 64-bit OS on a netbook beats the hell out of me. Ideally, I always viewed going for very light-weight OSes for netbooks to make them small, internet/notes when needed and only used to supplement a fully-functioning machine.

 

[HalfCrazy]

If the netbook is using the Atom N450. That processor is a 64bit processor and will run 64bit OS just fine. if its using the N270 processor then nope it won't. Since that processor is only 32bit.

 

[de8212]

If the netbook is using the Atom N450. That processor is a 64bit processor and will run 64bit OS just fine. if its using the N270 processor then nope it won't. Since that processor is only 32bit.

Yep, it's N270. As far as why I wanted to run W7 on it is because if they ever need help with something, it would be easier to troubleshoot since I use it. Of course if the 32 bit version works then that would be fine. i'm just use to typing x64 since that's what I use.

 

[LeetViet]

It will run Windows 7 32-bit fine. The memory can be upgraded to 2GB:
http://www.asus1005ha.com/asus-eee-pc-1005ha-memory-upgrade/

I own the Asus 1101HA, which has a slower processor and 1GB of RAM, and I run Windows 7 Ultimate. Memory usage is about 512MB or less.

 

[corkyg]

64 bit has one big advantage in that is can handle RAM above 3.x GB. That can make multitasking better. But, even though a netbook can handle it, with only 2 GB of RAM or less, there's really not much to be gained. If X64 isw what you have or comes installed - no problem.;