As long as Intel can price partition their numerous processor models based upon the presence, or deactivation, of ECC, you won't see your ask happen. While the

As long as Intel can price partition their numerous processor models based upon the presence, or deactivation, of ECC, you won't see your ask happen. While they can continue to squeeze profit out of enabling ECC only for more expensive "models" they will be sure to have their rep. on the standards committee prevent any such harm to their bottom line from occurring.