As long as this is a one time fee to unlock each subcomponent, it is fine, actually even better because it means less waste and more flexibility. If however it

As long as this is a one time fee to unlock each subcomponent, it is fine, actually even better because it means less waste and more flexibility. If however it goes pay-as-you-go, then the outrage will be warranted. Intel could have very well gone with this as, purchase an i3 now, and upgrade to an i5 by paying the difference, and help reduce waste. All they'd have to write is "upgradeable up to i7".