Circuit Boards & Motherboards

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The value of circuit boards varies significantly based on component density, precious metal content, and materials used.

Grade Description Price Range / lb Trend
High Grade Server/telecom boards with heavy gold plating, BGA components $3.50 - $4.50 ▲ Up
Mid-High Grade Quality boards with good component density, mixed metals $2.25 - $3.25 ▬ Stable
Mid Grade Standard consumer boards, moderate component content $1.25 - $2.00 ▬ Stable
Low Grade Basic boards, minimal high-value components $0.40 - $0.80 ▼ Down
Populated Boards Boards sold with components attached, lower recovery value $0.25 - $0.60 ▼ Down

CPUs & Processors

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Processors are among the most valuable e-scrap components due to precious metal content, especially ceramic gold-cap CPUs.

Type Details Price Range / lb Trend
Ceramic Gold Cap Vintage CPUs with gold-plated ceramic packaging $12.00 - $18.00 ▲ Up
Ceramic No Gold Ceramic CPUs without gold plating $4.50 - $6.00 ▬ Stable
Fiber/Plastic CPUs Modern plastic-packaged processors $1.50 - $3.00 ▬ Stable
BGA Chips Ball Grid Array processors and controllers $3.00 - $5.00 ▲ Up

Memory / RAM Modules

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RAM modules with gold fingers are in high demand. Type and connector material significantly affect value.

Type Connector Type Price Range / lb Trend
Gold-finger DDR DDR2, DDR3, DDR4 with gold connectors $6.00 - $7.50 ▲ Up
Gold-finger SDRAM Older SDRAM modules with gold contacts $5.50 - $6.50 ▬ Stable
Tin-finger RAM Modules with tin/lead connectors $0.50 - $1.00 ▬ Stable

Hard Drives & Media

Variable

Hard drives with PCB boards command higher prices. Media drives (CD/DVD) have lower value but are still recyclable.

Component Condition Price Range / lb Trend
Hard Drives With PCB board included $0.30 - $0.40 ▬ Stable
Hard Drives Platters only, no board $0.08 - $0.12 ▬ Stable
CD/DVD Drives Optical media drives (whole units) $0.10 - $0.15 ▬ Stable

Other Components

Bulk Items

Power supplies, cables, and heatsinks have value as scrap, with prices determined by material composition (copper, aluminum, steel).

Component Specification Price Range / lb Trend
Power Supplies Standard PSUs (boards, transformers, metals) $0.15 - $0.25 ▬ Stable
Copper Wire/Cable Stripped or jacketed copper cable $2.00 - $3.50 ▲ Up
Aluminum Heatsinks CPU/GPU coolers, radiators $0.50 - $0.80 ▬ Stable
Steel Cases Computer cases, server enclosures $0.05 - $0.08 ▬ Stable
Understanding Our System

How We Grade
Your Materials

Our grading system is based on industry standards and reflects the actual recovery value of each material.

Visual Inspection

We examine component density, precious metal content, and physical condition. High-grade boards have more components and better connectivity.

Market-Based Pricing

Prices reflect current commodity markets for gold, silver, copper, and base metals. We update pricing weekly to stay competitive.

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Weight-Based Value

You're paid per pound for each grade. Heavier boards with more material naturally command higher total value.

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Quick Pricing Tips

  • 1.
    Gold is valuable Circuit boards and CPUs with gold-plated connectors command premium prices.
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    Separate by type Grouping similar materials helps us grade more accurately and maximize your payout.
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    Market prices fluctuate Precious metal prices change daily. We update our pricing every Monday to reflect current markets.
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