Computer Scrap Gold Calculator | E-Waste Recovery (CPU, RAM, Phones)

🖥️ E-Waste Gold Calculator

Estimate Gold Recovery from CPUs, RAM & Mobile Phones

1. Select Scrap Component Computer RAM Sticks (Gold Fingers) - per kg Ceramic CPUs (Old Pentium/AMD) - per piece Fiber CPUs (Green/Intel i3, i5, i7) - per piece Mobile Phones (Whole) - per piece Motherboards (High Grade) - per kg Gold Plated Pins/Connectors - per kg Sim Cards (Gold Plated) - per kg

2. Quantity / Weight *For RAM/Boards/Pins/Sims enter KG. For CPU/Phones enter Count.

Current Gold Price ($/oz)

Estimated Raw Gold Value $0.00 Recoverable Gold: 0.00 Grams

⚠️ Note: This is the raw gold value. Refining requires chemicals. Professional refiners typically pay 70-80% of this value.

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⛏️ Urban Mining: The Ultimate Guide to E-Waste Gold

Did you know that a ton of old mobile phones contains more gold than a ton of gold ore from a mine? As gold prices hit record highs, "Urban Mining"—recovering precious metals from electronic waste—has become a massive industry.

Every computer, laptop, and smartphone contains gold, silver, palladium, and copper. Manufacturers use gold because it is the only metal that conducts electricity perfectly and never corrodes.

📊 Which Parts Have the Most Gold?

Not all electronics are equal. Use this cheat sheet to find the "Honey Pot":

Component	Avg Gold Yield	Profit Potential
Ceramic CPUs (Purple/Gold)	0.2g - 0.5g per CPU	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best
RAM Sticks (Gold Fingers)	~1.2g per Kg	⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
Sim Cards	~8.0g per Kg	⭐⭐⭐ Good
Modern CPUs (Green Fiber)	0.05g per CPU	⭐ Low

🔥 Ceramic vs. Fiber CPUs

If you are scrapping computers, look for the Old Stuff.
Ceramic CPUs (Pre-2000): Examples like the Intel Pentium Pro or AMD K5 have thick gold plating and lids. One CPU can be worth $20-$40 in scrap gold.
Fiber CPUs (Modern): Green chips like i3, i5, or Ryzen have very little gold. You need hundreds of them to make a profit.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much gold is in 1kg of RAM? On average, 1 kilogram of mixed RAM sticks yields about 1.2 grams of 24k gold. However, if you trim the "Gold Fingers" (the connectors) off and process only those, the yield is much higher (approx 4-5g per kg of fingers). How do I extract the gold at home? WARNING: Gold recovery involves strong acids (Nitric and Hydrochloric acid) and toxic fumes. It is dangerous. For beginners, it is safer and more profitable to collect the scrap and sell it to a professional refinery or on eBay. What are "Gold Fingers"? Gold fingers are the shiny gold-plated connectors on the edge of RAM sticks, PCI cards, and game cartridges. They are the easiest part of e-waste to process and sell.

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