PCs

This is a DLP (Digital Light Processing) chip from Runco VX1000C projectors, manufactured in 2002, classified in the old generation processor category.

Old-generation processor – contains a high amount of silver and a medium amount of gold. One of the lowest-value ceramic processors (2001)

ASUS EAH5450 SILENT (2014) – low-grade model with ATI Radeon HD 5450 GPU. A newer generation board with a relatively low gold content.

Hynix DDR2 server RAM modules are older-generation memory types commonly found in decommissioned servers. They offer high levels of gold and other precious metals, with a decent recovery potential in refining processes. 2008

Modern DDR4 RAM contains less gold than older types. While its refining value is low, reuse market prices are high — around €5–6 per unit, or €227–273/kg, making reuse far more profitable than recycling. (2017)

This GPU is an early-generation PCI Express graphics card. Despite being part of an older technology line, its full-height PCB format includes low amount of precious metals (2005)

The Asus VGA Card is a fairly common PCB type frequently found in mixed batches of this category. Often overestimated for its precious metal content. (2011)

Hard drive controller PCB from HDDs. Contains BGA, QFP chips and high gold and palladium content – great for recycling. (2005)