Desktop Motherboard • 736mg Au/lb • Scrap: $2.44/lb
ASUS Desktop Motherboard — Representative photo
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model / Type | ATX LGA1700 DDR5 Gaming Board v8 |
| Board Category | Desktop Motherboard |
| Gold Content | 736mg per lb |
| Palladium Content | 110mg per lb |
| Copper Content | 15% |
| Scrap Value (per lb) | $2.44 |
| Min. Lot for Pickup | 50 lbs commercial |
Consumer and workstation desktop motherboards with gold-plated PCIe slots, CPU socket pins, and RAM slots. The ASUS ATX LGA1700 DDR5 Gaming Board v8 contains approximately 736mg of gold per pound, 110mg of palladium per pound, and 15% copper by weight. At current August 2026 market rates, this translates to approximately $2.44 per pound in scrap value.
ASUS 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 736mg per pound of board weight. At current gold prices near $3,300/troy oz, that's about $156.17 per pound in gold value alone.
Approximately $2.44 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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ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) and TUF Gaming LGA1700 boards feature premium VRM designs with 16–20 power stages for overclocking stability. DDR5 DIMM slots support speeds up to DDR5-6400 with XMP 3.0. The boards include PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot, multiple M.2 NVMe slots with heatsinks, and 2.5GbE LAN. Gold-plated PCIe slots, DDR5 DIMM slots, and LGA1700 socket contacts are the primary precious metal sources.
The eighth production revision represents a late-lifecycle design update, often incorporating component end-of-life substitutions. Late-revision boards may use alternative precious metal plating specifications due to component availability changes. These boards are typically 1–8 years old at current market conditions.
Consumer electronics recycling programs, PC upgrade cycles (typically 3–4 years for gaming enthusiasts), and gaming café hardware refreshes. ASUS has the largest market share in gaming motherboards, making these boards the most common gaming board in the scrap market.
Gaming boards from enthusiast systems are typically in good condition. Boards with bent CPU socket pins, burned VRM components, or physical damage still have full precious metal scrap value.
We buy single boards and bulk lots. Free pickup for 50+ lbs. Same-day payment on approved lots.
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