At least in the past, I've heard of people getting lots of low binned / questionable QC'd intel chips for dollars per chip. They basically go for auction to the

At least in the past, I've heard of people getting lots of low binned / questionable QC'd intel chips for dollars per chip. They basically go for auction to the highest bidder. If you're willing to deal with a high defect rate (Either extensive QC yourself or just don't give a shit), it is a pretty good deal.