8Gb RAM on 32bit processor

[RobertKasa]

My laptop's architecture can support a maximum of 8Gb of RAM but it is fitted with a 32bit processor...why?

 

[rgd1101]

what is the exact model of the laptop? or the exact model of the processor?

 

[RobertKasa]

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, i5-3210M@2.50GHz processor

 

[rgd1101]

where did you see it a 32bit processor?

 

[RobertKasa]

The System type says: 32-bit Operating System. I read that this means that you have a 32-bit OS installed and a 32-bit processor since there's no mentioning of a 64-bit CPU. (Of course this assumption may be wrong since the internet is full of "experts")

 

[jarotech]

Hi, you should always go to the source: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/edge-series/e530/#tab-tech_specs

 

[RobertKasa]

Well, guess I just have to give it a try. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[USAFRet]

The System type says: 32-bit Operating System. I read that this means that you have a 32-bit OS installed and a 32-bit processor since there's no mentioning of a 64-bit CPU. (Of course this assumption may be wrong since the internet is full of "experts")

It means you have a 32bit OS on a 64bit CPU.
You will only have ~3.5GB accessible.
Unless you do a full wipe and reinstall with a 64bit OS. Then you could use the full 8GB.

 

[RobertKasa]

Got it, thank you.