I need to install windows 7 on my iMac (via bootcamp), should i stall 32-bit or 64-bit option?

I need to install windows 7 on my iMac (via bootcamp), should i stall 32-bit or 64-bit option?
Thanks

If your system is Core2Duo or better, use 64-bit.  32-bit only sees 3.5 GB RAM max.  64-bit Home sees 16 GB RAM max, and 64-bit Pro sees 192 GB RAM max.

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