thermite88
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<< Because, heat spreader means less incidence of core breakage, which in turn means less revenue from individual users having to make multiple purchases to replace the wrecked processor(s). >>
And a cracked CPU is not under warranty.
Heat Spreader=Added manufacturing cost=less profit.
It won't happen until the user demands it and vote with their pocket book. (Refuse to buy AMD without the heat spreader.)