I have alot of old computer parts such as agp pci, and other cards. I was wondering if the part that plugs into the MOBO is gold?
Thanks
2007-01-16 15:30:54 · 8 answers · asked by Lone Wolf 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
it is gold plated over copper it can be removed,,if you have 335 of these cards to get the gold off of you would have $450.00..garanteed
2007-01-16 15:50:15 · answer #1 · answered by lapman4421 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gold plated tin or copper is the case in computers.
Silver is actually the best conductant but is not commonly used because of its easily corroded surface.
Ever wonder why some high end Macintosh stereo amps cost thousands of dollars ... solid gold connectors is one of the reasons.
regards,
Philip T
2007-01-17 00:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some pins are coated with gold or platinum because those elements conduct electricity much more efficiently than ordinary steel or aluminum. If your thinking of trying to recover this stuff it probably isn't worth it since the tiny amount you'd get wouldn't cover the cost of processing.
2007-01-16 23:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by kevpet2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, though the worth is about $300 of gold per tonne of computers.
Also some connections are mixed with tin.
2007-01-16 23:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by Firedog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule, the contacts are indeed gold; it is a very good conductor of electricity, and offers very little resistence, thus generating very little heat.
2007-01-16 23:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gold plate is so thin it would take a whole roomfull of parts to get a small nugget if thats what ur thinkin ...
2007-01-16 23:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's copper. Same with the Bus on motherboard circuitry
2007-01-16 23:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by Vboy303 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its Copper
2007-01-16 23:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by Chris W. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋