Is there any point in installing a 64-bit OS on a computer with only 3GB of RAM...

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Mac mini Server 4,1 (2.66GHz Core2Duo CPU, 16GB RAM, 120GB SSD, 500GB HD), iPhone SE 2nd gen (128GB)
...which is less than the 3.5-4GB limit of 32-bit OSes? Would installing a 64-bit OS be beneficial, inconsequential, or a downright hindrance to the proper functioning of the computer?

*Note: The computer in question does have a 64-bit processor, but the motherboard maxes-out at the currently-installed 3GB.

Cheers for any insight :)
 
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09 MBP 8GB ram 500GB HD OS 10.9 32B iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 iOs7 2TB TC Apple TV3
64-bit allows the use of more memory it does not cripple it and most of the time it runs a little faster and seeing your title with no Mac specs both PC and Mac are available with less than 4GB of ram with native 64b OS's from the factory.
 

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