Desktop Motherboard • 924mg Au/lb • Scrap: $3.06/lb
ASRock Desktop Motherboard — Representative photo
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | ASRock |
| Model / Type | ATX TRX40 Threadripper Board v7 |
| Board Category | Desktop Motherboard |
| Gold Content | 924mg per lb |
| Palladium Content | 53mg per lb |
| Copper Content | 16% |
| Scrap Value (per lb) | $3.06 |
| Min. Lot for Pickup | 50 lbs commercial |
Consumer and workstation desktop motherboards with gold-plated PCIe slots, CPU socket pins, and RAM slots. The ASRock ATX TRX40 Threadripper Board v7 contains approximately 924mg of gold per pound, 53mg of palladium per pound, and 16% copper by weight. At current August 2026 market rates, this translates to approximately $3.06 per pound in scrap value.
ASRock is known for high-quality manufacturing standards, which often means higher precious metal content in their PCBs compared to generic alternatives. The gold plating on edge connectors, CPU socket pins, and high-speed signal traces is thicker and purer than consumer-grade boards, making them more valuable per pound at the refinery.
At ScrapMetalBuyers.com, we buy scrap circuit boards in bulk from data center decommissions, electronics recyclers, and ITAD companies. We focus on commercial-scale lots of 50 lbs or more. Sean handles every deal personally — no brokers, no middlemen, same-day payment.
Disclaimer: All prices are estimates based on August 2026 market conditions. Scrap circuit board prices change daily with gold, palladium, and copper spot prices. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed, locked-in quote.
Approximately 924mg per pound of board weight. At current gold prices near $3,300/troy oz, that's about $196.06 per pound in gold value alone.
Approximately $3.06 per pound (August 2026). Prices change daily. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed quote.
We focus on commercial lots of 50 lbs or more. Call Sean at 754-310-2984 to arrange free pickup.
Yes — we buy mixed lots of server boards, GPU boards, telecom cards, and industrial boards together. No sorting required.
Yes. Scrap board prices are tied to gold, palladium, and copper spot prices, which fluctuate every trading day.
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The TRX40 socket supports AMD Threadripper 3000 series processors with 24, 32, or 64 cores. The socket has 4,094 gold-plated contacts. TRX40 boards support quad-channel DDR4 ECC memory (up to 256GB), PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, and multiple M.2 NVMe slots. ASRock's TRX40 Creator and Phantom Gaming boards offer competitive features at lower prices than ASUS and Gigabyte equivalents.
The seventh production revision often incorporates updated connector specifications and enhanced EMI shielding designs. Seventh-revision boards may feature updated connector plating specifications that affect gold content per connector. These boards are typically 2–9 years old at current market conditions.
Workstation refresh cycles at creative agencies, software development firms, and research institutions. Threadripper 3000 platforms are now 4+ years old and entering the replacement cycle.
TRX40 boards from professional environments are typically in good condition. CPU socket pin inspection is recommended before quoting.
We buy single boards and bulk lots. Free pickup for 50+ lbs. Same-day payment on approved lots.
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