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Re:Intel is reducing server chip pricing in attempt to stem ... by grumpyprole on Tuesday September 14, 2021 @11:32AM (#28526356)
> So generally, to use your example, a non-ECC processor is a regular processor "who's" ECC logic has failed and is inoperable.

I find that particular statement, very hard to believe.

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Re:Intel is reducing server chip pricing in attempt to stem ... by kabdib on Tuesday September 14, 2021 @11:48AM (#28526574)
Right, I'm doubtful that the die area consumed by the chip's ECC circuitry would fail often enough to support a "non-ECC" manufacturing bin.
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