Ram and my 32bit system

Hi, I've just brought X100e Thinkpad, it came with 3GB of ram and a 32bit operating system I was hoping to upgrade it to 4GB but I've read it is not worth doing so unless it's 64bit. Is this the case? And if so is it expansive to upgrade to 64bit? 
Thanks,
Mike
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Physical Memory Limits: Windows 7
The following table specifies the limits on physical memory for Windows 7.
Version Limit in 32-bit Windows Limit in 64-bit Windows
Windows 7 Ultimate
4 GB
192 GB
Windows 7 Enterprise
4 GB
192 GB
Windows 7 Professional
4 GB
192 GB
Windows 7 Home Premium
4 GB
16 GB
Windows 7 Home Basic
4 GB
8 GB
Physical Memory Limits: Windows XP
The following table specifies the limits on physical memory for Windows XP.
Version Limit in 32-bit Windows Limit in 64-bit Windows
Windows XP
4 GB
128 GB
Physical Memory Limits: Windows Vista
The following table specifies the limits on physical memory for Windows Vista.
Version Limit in 32-bit Windows Limit in 64-bit Windows
Windows Vista Ultimate
4 GB
128 GB
Windows Vista Enterprise
4 GB
128 GB
Windows Vista Business
4 GB
128 GB
Windows Vista Home Premium
4 GB
16 GB
Windows Vista Home Basic
4 GB
8 GB

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    Just did two including this MacBook Pro early 2011 13" and a 2012 Mini. Total no-brainer! The way I like it.

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