windows x86 with 8Gb of RAM - should i get x64?

[jen-sa]

I need my new laptop to run Photoshop, Revit and 3ds Max and do some rendering. When i bought Win 7 to be installed on a new SSD disk i overlooked that x86 has a memory limit. Does x86 make 8 Gb of RAM useless? How strongly will it affect laptop's performance?

 

[BluePhantom]

Yes if your only running x86 you won't be able to put the full 8GB to full use. By making it x64 you will. More ram will make it a lot more responsive and ultimately faster

 

[Alexz754]

From what I read, I believe the 64 bit OS is better, it gives you more options, and also utilizes more of your RAM.
In my opinion 8 gb of RAM is enough for a 64 bit operating system, though I am not an expert.
Just wanted to give you a quick reply

 

[Lee-m]

There is no reason what so ever not to get a 64 bit OS on any respectably modern system.

 

[jen-sa]

There is no reason what so ever not to get a 64 bit OS on any respectably modern system.

yes except i already paid money for x86.. i was hoping it won't be that much of a problem, but i guess i'll need to get x64 once i get a chance :/
thanks for the replies!

 

[Lee-m]

It is my understanding you can request an x86 license or a x64 license for any version of windows you have purchased.

 

[jen-sa]

It is my understanding you can request an x86 license or a x64 license for any version of windows you have purchased.

thank you i did not know that, that's a relief