If there going with 256 CC then that be it self shows there in bad shape. Think about it, that's half the CC turned off on a die that's very large and that cost alot to get. The only reason I can think of for them doing this is trying to find a way not to make money but trying to find a way to break even and not be in the red. They will be selling cards with a 256 CC at a loss but its better then trashing them. Even a 320 CC will be hard to sell to break even on with the low yields and the large size of the die.