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		grumpyprole on Sept 14, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Intel is reducing server chip pricing in attempt t... > 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.

kabdib on Sept 14, 2021 [–]

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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