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Re:Intel on Demand by rbanffy on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @10:22AM (#33720271)
> to buy an entry level server for the price of a high end one

You pay base price for a mid-range server. You pay the difference to enable the accelerators, if you need them.

What is the problem with that?

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Re:Intel on Demand by bayindirh on Wednesday November 23, 2022 @02:45PM (#33723651)
> What is the problem with that?

Because, I guess, Intel will charge a premium for these SKUs anyway, because they have unlockable features inside.

So, you'll pay twice for the privilege.

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Re:Intel on Demand by rbanffy on Thursday November 24, 2022 @07:12AM (#33730425)
Price elasticity will play a role here, but, all things equal, you'll get a slightly better part than the one you'd get with the units permanently disabled.
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