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With my last processor upgrade to this server one month ago, it was time for another new one as AMD just released their 6 core Phenom II X6 processor. Why 6 cores? Aside from the tremendous processing demand placed on this server, I thought it was time to dedicate a core to each of the 6 people that actually spend time visiting this site. How's that for a thank you. Here's a reference diagram to use when choosing the core to serve your request, so don't go stealing CPU time from someone else's core! The most demanding task of browsing Cougafest albums has almost no effect on CPU usage now, and surprisingly the wattage consumption is the same as the old Athlon X2 so I pass the hippie requirement as well. Most importantly, this CPU features a turbo core that not only sounds cool but ramps up the more popular cores when a task isn't fully multithreaded. This will fit nicely with my upcoming turbo car.