32bit CPU and 4gb memory

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If you were to team up 4gb of memory and a 32bit CPU would you see similar effects to using 4gb and a 32bit OS? As in, would the system boot fine but just not see all of the memory?

I was thinking about going for an upgrade whilst PC5300 So-Dimm is so extreme cheap. I am waiting on an upgrade for my CoreDuo which would allow me to use a 64bit OS and 4gb memory, however, I just wanted to know if the system would actually boot with a 32bit CPU and 4gb.
 
This ^ and use the search next time.

I know about the whole NO 4gb WITHOUT 64bit OS issue, this was not what I was meaning though.

All the problems I see here are people using 4gb memory on a 32bit OS with a 64bit CPU... I just wasn't sure if it was the same deal when I was using a 32bit CPU, I'm not remotely concerned about not seeing all the memory, I'm more concerned if the laptop would boot. (hope I'm making sense)

Just wanted to make sure my non 64bit CPU wouldn't go on fire or buckle and die at the sight of 4gb memory.
Could be a few more weeks before the Core2 arrives.
 
I wasn't asking about the OS though and am not concerned with how much memory I see. I was only interested if the 32bit Yonah would boot, seems it will though. :)
 
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