To determine which computer would be fastest and smoothest for general use, we should consider both the processor architecture (32-bit vs 64-bit) and the amount of RAM.
- 32-bit processor with 2 GB RAM: Limited performance due to less RAM and the 32-bit architecture.
- 32-bit processor with 16 GB RAM: More RAM, but still limited by the 32-bit architecture.
- 64-bit processor with 2 GB RAM: Better performance than the 32-bit options due to 64-bit architecture, but RAM is limited.
- 64-bit processor with 16 GB RAM: This option has both a modern architecture and ample RAM.
Among these options, the 64-bit processor with 16 gigabytes of RAM would likely be the fastest and smoothest, as it has the advantage of a 64-bit architecture which can handle more data at once and supports more RAM, enhancing multitasking and overall performance.