Satellite A500 - Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit?

I just crossed on Satellite A500 first installation, I got a question asking if I wanted to load 32-bit or 64-bit, didn't know that one to choose so I went for 32 bit, all thoughts of one who is suitable for load and the reasons why.

Hello

I think that it is solely based on the RAM you have: how much RAM is installed on your Satellite A500?

Normally, 64-bit is important if you have 4 GB of RAM installed, because a 32-bit OS can handle up to 3.2 GB of RAM. So, with 4 GB or more RAM, I would choose the 64-bit version. ;)

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