Desktop Motherboard • 1326mg Au/lb • Scrap: $1.96/lb
Gigabyte Desktop Motherboard — Representative photo
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Model / Type | ATX AM5 DDR5 Gaming Board v2 |
| Board Category | Desktop Motherboard |
| Gold Content | 1326mg per lb |
| Palladium Content | 83mg per lb |
| Copper Content | 16% |
| Scrap Value (per lb) | $1.96 |
| Min. Lot for Pickup | 50 lbs commercial |
Consumer and workstation desktop motherboards with gold-plated PCIe slots, CPU socket pins, and RAM slots. The Gigabyte ATX AM5 DDR5 Gaming Board v2 contains approximately 1326mg of gold per pound, 83mg of palladium per pound, and 16% copper by weight. At current August 2026 market rates, this translates to approximately $1.96 per pound in scrap value.
Gigabyte 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 1326mg per pound of board weight. At current gold prices near $3,300/troy oz, that's about $281.36 per pound in gold value alone.
Approximately $1.96 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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AM5 socket supports AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors (Zen 4 architecture). The socket has 1,718 LGA-style contacts (AMD switched from PGA to LGA with AM5). AM5 boards support DDR5-6000+ memory, PCIe 5.0 x16 for GPU, PCIe 5.0 x4 for NVMe storage, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Gigabyte AORUS boards feature premium VRM designs and high-quality PCB construction.
This is the second production revision, incorporating component substitutions and minor layout changes from the original design. Second-revision boards often reflect component sourcing changes that can slightly alter precious metal content — gold finger plating thickness may vary from the base model. These boards are typically 7–14 years old at current market conditions.
Consumer electronics recycling programs, gaming PC upgrade cycles, and PC gaming café hardware refreshes. AM5 is a current platform with growing scrap volumes as early adopters upgrade.
AM5 gaming boards are typically in good condition. These are current-generation boards that may have working value — evaluate for resale before scrapping.
We buy single boards and bulk lots. Free pickup for 50+ lbs. Same-day payment on approved lots.
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