What is CPU-SS Grade?

CPU-SS Grade includes Pentium Pro processors, Double-Side Gold ceramic CPUs, and ceramic ICs with gold-plated legs but no gold cap that satisfy the Ohata CPU Classification requirements.

How do I identify a CPU-SS processor?

Look for three main features: a ceramic package, gold-plated legs, and no separate gold cap.

Do broken pins reduce the buying price?

Yes. Missing or damaged gold-plated legs may reduce purchasing value because they affect the processor's completeness.

What is the minimum quantity you purchase?

Ohata Resource Canada Inc. purchases CPU-SS processors from a minimum quantity of 1 lb.

Can I sell mixed electronic scrap together with CPU-SS processors?

Yes. Mixed electronic scrap is accepted, but sorting CPU-SS processors separately may improve inspection speed and pricing accuracy.

Does AI determine the final buying price?

AI may assist with processor identification, but final classification and purchasing prices are confirmed through physical inspection.

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CPU SS Grade (Double-Side Gold CPU) Buying scrap price

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Key Buying Introduction

1. We buy CPU-SS Grade processors from a minimum quantity of 1 lb, including Pentium Pro processors, Double-Side Gold CPUs, and gold-leg ceramic ICs without gold caps.

2. CPU-SS is identified by its ceramic package, gold-plated legs, and large gold-plated surfaces, rather than by processor manufacturer, model number, or original retail value.

3. Complete, clean, dry, and properly sorted CPU-SS processors receive faster inspection and more accurate classification under the Ohata CPU Classification System.

4. Processors with broken pins, heavy contamination, corrosion, or mixed with other CPU grades may require additional inspection and receive a lower purchasing value.

5. 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 official Ohata CPU Classification System.

CPU SS (Pentium Pro / Double-Side, Gold CPU Gold-Leg Ceramic IC, No Gold Cap)

Updated: Aug 04,2026

Today's scrap price for this material

190.00 CAD / lb

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

Price history

Price history will appear here as updates are recorded.

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Key Buying Introduction

1. We buy CPU-SS Grade processors from a minimum quantity of 1 lb, including Pentium Pro processors, Double-Side Gold CPUs, and gold-leg ceramic ICs without gold caps.

2. CPU-SS is identified by its ceramic package, gold-plated legs, and large gold-plated surfaces, rather than by processor manufacturer, model number, or original retail value.

3. Complete, clean, dry, and properly sorted CPU-SS processors receive faster inspection and more accurate classification under the Ohata CPU Classification System.

4. Processors with broken pins, heavy contamination, corrosion, or mixed with other CPU grades may require additional inspection and receive a lower purchasing value.

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CPU-SS Grade (Pentium Pro / Double-Side, Gold CPU Gold-Leg Ceramic IC, No Gold Cap)

Why CPU-SS Is Special

CPU-SS represents one of the premium ceramic processor categories within the Ohata CPU Classification System. It primarily covers processors that combine ceramic package construction with gold-plated legs but do not use a separate gold cap.

The best-known example is the Intel Pentium Pro, a processor designed for high-performance workstations and enterprise servers during the 1990s. Many processors in this category also feature extensive gold-plated surfaces, making them easy to recognize once the key characteristics are understood.

Although processor manufacturers produced several versions over the years, CPU-SS classification is never based on the printed processor model. Instead, inspectors evaluate the complete package construction, recoverable material profile, physical condition, and overall completeness.

Three Ways to Identify CPU-SS

Gold-Plated Legs

One of the most recognizable characteristics of CPU-SS is the presence of gold-plated legs or pins. These pins remain attached to the ceramic package and are an important identification feature.

No Separate Gold Cap

Unlike CPU-S or CPU-SSS processors, CPU-SS processors do not have a separate gold-plated cap attached to the top surface. The absence of a gold cap is one of the quickest ways to distinguish this grade.

Large Gold-Plated Surface

Many CPU-SS processors have a large gold-plated surface on the package itself. Some models display gold on both the front and back, leading collectors and recyclers to describe them as Double-Side Gold CPUs.

Correct identification should always consider all three characteristics together rather than relying on only one feature.

Where You May Find CPU-SS Processors

Processors commonly found in this category include:

Intel Pentium Pro processors
Double-Side Gold ceramic CPUs
Ceramic ICs with gold-plated legs and no gold cap
Enterprise and workstation ceramic processors meeting the Ohata CPU-SS requirements

These processors are commonly recovered from:

Enterprise servers
Professional workstations
Industrial computer systems
Telecommunications equipment
Scientific and laboratory equipment
Legacy computer recycling projects

What People Often Confuse

Several processor grades share similar appearances, making misclassification common.

CPU-SS vs CPU-SSS

CPU-SSS processors have both a gold cap and gold-plated legs. CPU-SS processors have gold-plated legs but no separate gold cap.

CPU-SS vs CPU-S

CPU-S processors feature a gold cap without gold-plated legs. CPU-SS processors use the opposite construction, with gold-plated legs but no gold cap.

CPU-SS vs CPU-B

CPU-B generally includes ceramic processors fitted with metal heat plates and large BGA chips with visible gold tabs. CPU-SS processors remain fully ceramic and are identified by their gold-plated legs.

CPU-SS vs CPU-C

CPU-C primarily includes fiber processors, Slot CPUs, and plastic processors with gold-plated legs. CPU-SS processors use ceramic package construction rather than organic fiber substrates.

Selling Tips

Preparing processors before delivery helps improve inspection efficiency and supports accurate classification.

For the best purchasing results:

Keep the original ceramic package intact.
Do not remove or cut the gold-plated legs.
Remove heatsinks, trays, and motherboard sections.
Keep processors clean and dry.
Sort CPU-SS separately from other CPU grades.
Avoid mixing with damaged processors or miscellaneous electronic scrap.

Processors with broken pins, cracked ceramic bodies, heavy corrosion, glue, epoxy, or excessive contamination may require additional sorting and may receive a lower purchasing value.

How We Inspect CPU-SS

Every shipment is individually inspected before a buying grade is confirmed.

Inspectors evaluate:

Ceramic package construction
Gold-plated legs
Presence or absence of a gold cap
Gold-plated package surfaces
Physical condition and completeness
Recoverable material profile
Quantity submitted

Processor brand, clock speed, and original retail value are not the primary factors used during classification.

How Ohata Confirms CPU-SS

A processor may be officially classified as CPU-SS Grade when its ceramic package construction, gold-plated legs, recoverable material profile, completeness, and physical condition satisfy the requirements of the Ohata CPU Classification System.

CPU-SS primarily includes Pentium Pro processors, Double-Side Gold CPUs, and gold-leg ceramic ICs without gold caps. Final classification is determined through physical inspection rather than processor manufacturer, model number, or computing performance. Purchasing prices are confirmed according to current market conditions and the official Ohata CPU Classification System.

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FAQ

1. What is today’s price for CPU SS Grade (Double-Side Gold CPU) Buying?: As of Aug 04,2026, Ohata Resource Canada Inc., (Richmond, BC, Canada) is purchasing CPU SS Grade (Double-Side Gold CPU) Buying at 190.00 (CAD/lb). We provide competitive scrap prices in Delta, Surrey, Richmond, and across the Greater Vancouver area.
2. What is CPU-SS Grade?: CPU-SS Grade includes Pentium Pro processors, Double-Side Gold ceramic CPUs, and ceramic ICs with gold-plated legs but no gold cap that satisfy the Ohata CPU Classification requirements.
3. How do I identify a CPU-SS processor?: Look for three main features: a ceramic package, gold-plated legs, and no separate gold cap.
4. Do broken pins reduce the buying price?: Yes. Missing or damaged gold-plated legs may reduce purchasing value because they affect the processor's completeness.
5. What is the minimum quantity you purchase?: Ohata Resource Canada Inc. purchases CPU-SS processors from a minimum quantity of 1 lb.
6. Can I sell mixed electronic scrap together with CPU-SS processors?: Yes. Mixed electronic scrap is accepted, but sorting CPU-SS processors separately may improve inspection speed and pricing accuracy.
7. Does AI determine the final buying price?: AI may assist with processor identification, but final classification and purchasing prices are confirmed through physical inspection.