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Originally Posted by bomberboysk
Because x86 has a limitation of 4gb of address space, for some uses such as large photos(VERY large photos...) or hd video, you need to be able to access more than 4gb memory. Same with CAD and Fluid dynamics programs.
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You don't need to access it, but you would benefit. I can run CAD programs on 32 bit easily. Encoding audio / things like that benefit from more than 4gb of ram, but a lot of laptops have chipset limitations as well.