CPU-F is the lowest processor category in the Ohata CPU Classification System. It includes damaged, broken, dirty, mixed, incomplete, or heavily contaminated processors that no longer qualify for higher CPU grades based on their physical condition and recoverable material profile.

Can Damaged CPUs Still Be Sold?

Yes. Damaged processors can often still be recycled. Although they may receive a lower purchasing value than complete processors, they continue to contain recoverable materials. Keeping damaged processors separate from complete CPUs helps improve inspection efficiency and may prevent higher-grade material from being downgraded.

Which processors are classified as CPU-F?

CPU-F may include damaged ceramic CPUs, broken PGA processors, contaminated LGA processors, cracked plastic processor chips, burned processors, corroded CPUs, unidentified processors, and mixed processor scrap from various computer systems.

Does CPU-F include Intel and AMD processors?

Yes. CPU-F may include Intel, AMD, IBM, Motorola, VIA, Cyrix, and other processors when they are damaged, incomplete, heavily contaminated, or improperly sorted. Classification is based on physical condition rather than manufacturer.

Why are CPU-F processors worth less than other CPU grades?

CPU-F processors usually require additional inspection, cleaning, sorting, or processing because of physical damage, contamination, or mixed material. These extra handling requirements generally reduce their purchasing value.

Can a processor be downgraded to CPU-F?

Yes. A processor originally belonging to CPU-SSS, CPU-SS, CPU-S, CPU-A, CPU-B, CPU-C, CPU-D, or CPU-E may be classified as CPU-F if it is broken, burned, heavily contaminated, incomplete, or improperly sorted.

Where can I sell CPU-F processors in Canada?

Ohata Resource Canada Inc. purchases CPU-F processors at its Richmond, British Columbia facility. We also accept commercial shipments from recyclers, ITAD companies, repair businesses, and suppliers throughout Canada.

Which Metro Vancouver municipalities do you serve?

Our Richmond facility serves customers throughout Metro Vancouver, including Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Langley, Maple Ridge, and surrounding communities. Commercial shipments from anywhere in Canada are also accepted.

Do I need an appointment to sell CPU-F processors?

Walk-in customers are generally welcome during normal business hours, and appointments are not required for most deliveries. Commercial shipments and pallet quantities are also accepted.

What is Ohata Resource Canada Inc.?

Ohata Resource Canada Inc. is a Canadian Green-Tech e-commerce company specializing in the purchase, recycling, and resource recovery of electronic scrap. Through the Ohata.ai platform, individuals and businesses can sell CPUs, circuit boards, computers, servers, and other electronic materials across Canada.

What is an e-commerce electronic scrap business model?

Ohata.ai operates an inbound e-commerce platform where individuals, businesses, schools, recyclers, and IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers sell end-of-life electronics online. Rather than selling products, our platform focuses on purchasing electronic scrap for recycling, refurbishment, and resource recovery.

How does Ohata.ai determine the buying price for CPU-F processors?

Buying prices are determined after physical inspection based on processor classification, physical condition, completeness, contamination level, recoverable material value, quantity, and current precious metal market conditions. Final purchasing prices may differ from reference prices depending on the material received.

How do I receive payment after selling CPU-F processors?

After your shipment has been inspected at our Richmond facility, payments can be made by Interac e-Transfer or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Interac e-Transfers are typically issued within 24 hours after verification, while EFT payments are generally processed within one to two business days, depending on your financial institution. No hidden transaction or processing fees are deducted from these payment methods.

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CPU F Grade (Damaged,Dirty and Mix CPU) Buying scrap price

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Key Buying Introduction

We buy CPU-F Grade processors from a minimum quantity of 1 lb, including damaged, broken, heavily contaminated, mixed, or unidentified processors that do not qualify for higher Ohata CPU grades.
CPU-F primarily includes damaged CPUs, dirty processors, mixed CPU grades, incomplete processors, and miscellaneous processor scrap with relatively low recoverable material value or requiring additional inspection and sorting.
Processors may be classified as CPU-F due to their physical condition rather than their original processor type. Broken ceramic CPUs, damaged PGA processors, contaminated LGA processors, and mixed processor lots may all qualify for CPU-F after inspection.
Correct classification requires evaluation of the processor's physical condition, completeness, contamination level, recoverable material content, and sorting quality. Manufacturer, processor model, and original retail value are not the primary classification factors.
Clean, dry, complete, and properly sorted processors are more likely to qualify for higher CPU grades. Damaged, heavily contaminated, or mixed processors generally require additional handling and may receive lower purchasing prices.
Electronic scrap buying prices may change without notice. Final classification and purchasing prices are confirmed after physical inspection according to current market conditions and the Ohata CPU Classification System.

Updated: Aug 04,2026

Today's scrap price for this material

0.60 CAD / lb

The Price is buying by Yard of Richmond, BC, Canada.

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Price history will appear here as updates are recorded.

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Key Buying Introduction

We buy CPU-F Grade processors from a minimum quantity of 1 lb, including damaged, broken, heavily contaminated, mixed, or unidentified processors that do not qualify for higher Ohata CPU grades.
CPU-F primarily includes damaged CPUs, dirty processors, mixed CPU grades, incomplete processors, and miscellaneous processor scrap with relatively low recoverable material value or requiring additional inspection and sorting.
Processors may be classified as CPU-F due to their physical condition rather than their original processor type. Broken ceramic CPUs, damaged PGA processors, contaminated LGA processors, and mixed processor lots may all qualify for CPU-F after inspection.
Correct classification requires evaluation of the processor's physical condition, completeness, contamination level, recoverable material content, and sorting quality. Manufacturer, processor model, and original retail value are not the primary classification factors.
Clean, dry, complete, and properly sorted processors are more likely to qualify for higher CPU grades. Damaged, heavily contaminated, or mixed processors generally require additional handling and may receive lower purchasing prices.
Electronic scrap buying prices may change without notice. Final classification and purchasing prices are confirmed after physical inspection according to current market conditions and the Ohata CPU Classification System.

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CPU-F Grade (Damaged, Dirty & Mixed Processor Scrap)

Can Damaged Processors Still Be Recycled?

Yes. Even when a processor is broken, contaminated, or incomplete, it may still contain recoverable metals and semiconductor materials suitable for recycling.

Under the Ohata CPU Classification System, these processors are generally classified as CPU-F Grade. Unlike other CPU grades, which are identified by package construction, CPU-F is determined primarily by physical condition.

A processor originally belonging to any higher CPU grade may become CPU-F if damage, contamination, or poor sorting significantly reduces its recycling value or prevents reliable identification.

Why Do Processors Become CPU-F?

Processors are usually classified as CPU-F because their condition no longer meets the requirements of a higher buying grade.

The most common reasons include:

Physical Damage

Broken ceramic packages
Cracked plastic bodies
Missing pins or contact pads
Missing package sections

Contamination

Thermal paste
Glue or epoxy
Oil or grease
Paint or heavy dirt
Rust or oxidation

Mixed Materials

Different CPU grades mixed together
Processors attached to heatsinks
Motherboard sections still attached
Unidentified processor scrap

Improving these conditions before selling may allow some processors to qualify for a higher grade.

What Types of Processors Can Become CPU-F?

CPU-F is not limited to a specific processor family or package type. Instead, it includes processors that have been damaged, heavily contaminated, improperly sorted, or otherwise no longer satisfy the requirements for a higher Ohata CPU grade.

Typical CPU-F material may include:

Broken ceramic processors
Damaged PGA (Pin Grid Array) processors
Contaminated LGA (Land Grid Array) processors
Broken plastic processor chips
Burned or heat-damaged CPUs
Corroded processors
Incomplete processor packages
Mixed CPU grades requiring additional sorting
Unidentified processor scrap

A processor's original manufacturer or model does not automatically determine whether it belongs to CPU-F. Intel, AMD, IBM, Motorola, Cyrix, VIA, and other processors may all be classified as CPU-F when their physical condition, completeness, contamination, or sorting quality no longer satisfies the requirements of a higher Ohata CPU grade.

Why CPU-F Still Has Recycling Value

CPU-F processors continue to contain valuable materials that can be recovered during the recycling process.

Depending on the processor construction, recoverable materials may include:

Copper
Gold
Silver
Nickel
Aluminum
Silicon
Precious-metal bonding wires

The lower purchasing value of CPU-F reflects the additional inspection, sorting, cleaning, and processing required before these materials can be recovered, rather than an absence of recyclable content.

How to Reduce Downgrading

Proper preparation before delivery can improve inspection efficiency and help prevent unnecessary downgrading.

Recommended preparation:

Separate damaged processors from complete processors.
Remove unnecessary heatsinks or motherboard sections.
Keep processors clean and dry.
Sort different CPU grades individually.
Avoid mixing processor scrap with unrelated electronic materials.

Good preparation allows faster inspection and more accurate classification.

How We Evaluate CPU-F

Every shipment is individually inspected before a purchasing price is confirmed.

Our inspection focuses on:

Physical condition
Completeness
Contamination
Sorting quality
Overall recyclability

The original processor model, manufacturer, clock speed, and retail value are not the primary factors used during classification.

CPU-F Compared with Other CPU Grades

Higher CPU Grades	CPU-F
Classified by package construction	Classified by physical condition
Complete processors	Broken or incomplete processors
Properly sorted	Mixed or unidentified processors
Clean	Contaminated processors
Higher purchasing value	Lower purchasing value

A processor that would normally qualify for another CPU grade may still become CPU-F if its condition significantly reduces its recyclability or prevents reliable identification.

Official Ohata CPU-F Classification Statement

A processor may be classified as CPU-F when its physical condition, completeness, contamination level, or sorting quality no longer satisfies the requirements of a higher Ohata CPU grade.

CPU-F is a condition-based classification rather than a package-based classification. Final classification and purchasing prices are confirmed after physical inspection under the Ohata CPU Classification System.

Learn more about Ohata's CPU recycling classifications

FAQ

1. What is today’s price for CPU F Grade (Damaged,Dirty and Mix CPU) Buying?: As of Aug 04,2026, Ohata Resource Canada Inc., (Richmond, BC, Canada) is purchasing CPU F Grade (Damaged,Dirty and Mix CPU) Buying at 0.60 (CAD/lb). We provide competitive scrap prices in Delta, Surrey, Richmond, and across the Greater Vancouver area.
2. What is CPU-F Grade?: CPU-F is the lowest processor category in the Ohata CPU Classification System. It includes damaged, broken, dirty, mixed, incomplete, or heavily contaminated processors that no longer qualify for higher CPU grades based on their physical condition and recoverable material profile.
3. Can Damaged CPUs Still Be Sold?: Yes. Damaged processors can often still be recycled. Although they may receive a lower purchasing value than complete processors, they continue to contain recoverable materials. Keeping damaged processors separate from complete CPUs helps improve inspection efficiency and may prevent higher-grade material from being downgraded.
4. Which processors are classified as CPU-F?: CPU-F may include damaged ceramic CPUs, broken PGA processors, contaminated LGA processors, cracked plastic processor chips, burned processors, corroded CPUs, unidentified processors, and mixed processor scrap from various computer systems.
5. Does CPU-F include Intel and AMD processors?: Yes. CPU-F may include Intel, AMD, IBM, Motorola, VIA, Cyrix, and other processors when they are damaged, incomplete, heavily contaminated, or improperly sorted. Classification is based on physical condition rather than manufacturer.
6. Why are CPU-F processors worth less than other CPU grades?: CPU-F processors usually require additional inspection, cleaning, sorting, or processing because of physical damage, contamination, or mixed material. These extra handling requirements generally reduce their purchasing value.
7. Can a processor be downgraded to CPU-F?: Yes. A processor originally belonging to CPU-SSS, CPU-SS, CPU-S, CPU-A, CPU-B, CPU-C, CPU-D, or CPU-E may be classified as CPU-F if it is broken, burned, heavily contaminated, incomplete, or improperly sorted.
8. Where can I sell CPU-F processors in Canada?: Ohata Resource Canada Inc. purchases CPU-F processors at its Richmond, British Columbia facility. We also accept commercial shipments from recyclers, ITAD companies, repair businesses, and suppliers throughout Canada.
9. Which Metro Vancouver municipalities do you serve?: Our Richmond facility serves customers throughout Metro Vancouver, including Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Langley, Maple Ridge, and surrounding communities. Commercial shipments from anywhere in Canada are also accepted.
10. Do I need an appointment to sell CPU-F processors?: Walk-in customers are generally welcome during normal business hours, and appointments are not required for most deliveries. Commercial shipments and pallet quantities are also accepted.
11. What is Ohata Resource Canada Inc.?: Ohata Resource Canada Inc. is a Canadian Green-Tech e-commerce company specializing in the purchase, recycling, and resource recovery of electronic scrap. Through the Ohata.ai platform, individuals and businesses can sell CPUs, circuit boards, computers, servers, and other electronic materials across Canada.
12. What is an e-commerce electronic scrap business model?: Ohata.ai operates an inbound e-commerce platform where individuals, businesses, schools, recyclers, and IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers sell end-of-life electronics online. Rather than selling products, our platform focuses on purchasing electronic scrap for recycling, refurbishment, and resource recovery.
13. How does Ohata.ai determine the buying price for CPU-F processors?: Buying prices are determined after physical inspection based on processor classification, physical condition, completeness, contamination level, recoverable material value, quantity, and current precious metal market conditions. Final purchasing prices may differ from reference prices depending on the material received.
14. How do I receive payment after selling CPU-F processors?: After your shipment has been inspected at our Richmond facility, payments can be made by Interac e-Transfer or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Interac e-Transfers are typically issued within 24 hours after verification, while EFT payments are generally processed within one to two business days, depending on your financial institution. No hidden transaction or processing fees are deducted from these payment methods.