How Much Is Scrap RAM Worth? How To Sort And Sell Your Scrap RAM

RAM (often also referred to as memory) is an essential part of any computer, server, or mobile device. Scrap RAM can be worth a lot of money, but not all RAM is created equal when it comes to scrap value. It is important that you sort and categorize your RAM correctly in order to maximize profits. In this article, we will detail the types of RAM we purchase and how to identify what RAM goes into what category so you can understand the exact worth of your escrap materials.

Gold Fingered RAM

Gold fingered RAM is some of the most common RAM that you will come across, and it is also typically the most valuable (as long as the gold fingers are present). You can find this type of memory in a wide variety of electronics like laptops, desktops, and even servers. In order to qualify as gold fingered RAM, your RAM must not have any metal shields. RAM with a metal shield does have gold fingers as well, but it belongs in its own category that we’ll address a little later on in this article.

Trimmed RAM

Trimmed RAM is exactly what it sounds like – RAM where the gold or tin fingers have been removed (or trimmed). This type of scrap RAM is typically some of the least valuable. However, that doesn’t mean it has no value at all. Please check our pricing page to determine the value of this and all other types of memory.

Silver/Tin Fingered RAM

You can find this type of RAM most commonly in printers, but older computers often used it as well. The name “Silver Fingered RAM” is a misnomer. The fingers on this RAM are actually made of tin. However, people refer to it as silver fingered RAM due to the color of the fingers. While not worth as much as gold fingered RAM, this type of memory can still net you a good profit, especially if you have a large amount of it.

Mixed RAM

Mixed RAM is RAM that you have not sorted. Some people may decide the time it will take to sort the RAM will not be worth the increase in profit you might see. After all, time is money. It is up to you to decide if you want to sort your RAM or not.

Blank RAM

Blank RAM is RAM that has no IC chips on them. The chips may have been removed by the previous owner or maybe never had any IC chips to begin with. This type of RAM is often worth the least amount of money.

Metal Shielded RAM

Metal shielded RAM is RAM that has a metal heatsink on it. It is often also referred to as RAMBUS RAM. This type of memory is often used in servers. You can also find this RAM in computers like the Apple Mac Pro.

If you’re still unsure about the type of RAM you have or how much your scrap memory is worth, feel free to contact us today and we can help you sort it. We’ll also be happy to give you a quote so you can turn your scrap memory into cash today!