2005 will probably be the earlist you begin to see 64 bit programs coming, particularly games. Even then, many companies will probably continue to make 32 bit until 2007-9. Intel has made a 64bit processor for years. We have serveral itaniums(Intels 64bit) at work. And there is a 64bit version of windows. I don't see why people are wetting themselves over them. I remember all this hype when Duel procs was all of a sudden the cool thing and the wave of the future years ago.. how many games have been designed for duel proc machines? The 64bits will be nice but I wouldn't run out and buy one right now or anytime soon unless you just want the cool factor of saying you have one.