CPU C Grade (Green / Brown Fiber CPU) Buying scrap price

Learn more about CPU Scrap Classification

CPU-C Grade (Green / Brown Fiber CPU, No Metal Slot CPU / CPU Card, Plastic IC Chip with Gold Legs)

What Qualifies as CPU-C

CPU-C Grade is one of the processor categories defined by the Ohata CPU Classification System. Unlike traditional processor classifications based on manufacturer, processor generation, clock speed, or original retail value, the Ohata system evaluates processors according to their physical construction, package design, recoverable material profile, completeness, and overall condition.

CPU-C includes several processor package styles that share similar recycling characteristics and recoverable material content. Although these processors may differ in appearance and application, they are grouped together because they satisfy the same engineering-based classification standards.

Every processor is individually inspected before a final CPU-C classification is assigned.

Visual Identification Guide

CPU-C processors should always be identified by their overall package construction rather than by the processor model number or manufacturer.

Green Fiber Processors

Many CPU-C processors use a green organic substrate without the construction features found in higher CPU grades. The package should remain complete and free from major damage before inspection.

Brown Fiber Processors

Certain brown fiber processor packages also qualify for CPU-C when their physical construction matches the Ohata CPU Classification requirements.

Slot CPU Modules

Some Slot CPU modules recovered from older desktop computers and workstations may qualify for CPU-C depending on their package construction and recoverable material profile.

Plastic Processors with Gold Legs

Selected plastic processor packages fitted with gold-plated legs are also classified as CPU-C. Identification is based on the complete package rather than the processor manufacturer.

Because several processor families share similar external appearances, final classification is always confirmed through physical inspection.

Common Sources of CPU-C Processors

CPU-C processors are commonly recovered from:

• Desktop computers

• Enterprise servers

• Professional workstations

• Industrial computers

• Telecommunications equipment

• Networking hardware

• Embedded electronic systems

These processors continue to enter the recycling stream through computer upgrades, IT asset disposition projects, electronic repair operations, and equipment replacement programs.

Buying Standards

Higher purchasing values are generally offered for CPU-C processors that are:

• Complete and unmodified

• Clean and dry

• Properly sorted as CPU-C

• Free from excessive corrosion

• Free from glue, epoxy, thermal compound, or heavy contamination

• Removed from heatsinks, motherboard sections, and unrelated electronic scrap

Proper sorting before delivery helps improve inspection efficiency and supports accurate classification under the Ohata CPU Classification System.

Common Reasons for Reduced Purchasing Value

Purchasing values may be reduced when processors are:

• Mixed with other CPU grades

• Broken or physically damaged

• Burned or heavily corroded

• Covered with excessive contamination

• Still attached to printed circuit boards or heatsinks

• Mixed with miscellaneous electronic scrap

Depending on their condition, some processors may be assigned to another CPU grade following inspection.

Common Misclassification Guide

CPU-C vs CPU-B

CPU-B primarily includes ceramic CPUs fitted with metal heat plates and large BGA semiconductor packages with visible gold tabs. CPU-C generally includes green fiber processors, brown fiber processors, Slot CPU modules, and plastic processors with gold-plated legs. Although some processor packages appear similar, the complete package construction determines the final classification.

CPU-C vs CPU-D

CPU-D mainly consists of modern LGA processors with flat contact pads and green fiber processors fitted with integrated metal heat spreaders. CPU-C generally covers older processor package styles without these modern construction features. Final classification is based on the complete processor package rather than processor generation.

CPU-C vs CPU-E

CPU-E primarily includes plastic processor chips and integrated circuits with relatively low recoverable precious metal content. CPU-C processors generally use larger processor packages with higher recoverable material value and different package construction. Physical inspection is required whenever classification is uncertain.

Inspection and Classification

Every CPU-C shipment is individually inspected before the final buying grade is confirmed.

Inspectors evaluate:

• Package construction

• Physical condition

• Completeness

• Cleanliness

• Recoverable material profile

• Quantity submitted

Processor manufacturer, model number, processor speed, or original retail value are not the primary factors used during classification.

Official Ohata CPU-C Classification Statement

A processor may be officially classified as CPU-C Grade when its package construction, recoverable material profile, physical characteristics, completeness, and overall condition satisfy the requirements of the Ohata CPU Classification System.

Classification is determined through physical inspection rather than processor manufacturer, model number, computing performance, or original selling price. Final purchasing prices are confirmed according to current market conditions and the official Ohata CPU Classification System.

Ready to Sell CPU-C Processors in Richmond?

Once you believe your processors match the CPU-C characteristics, you don’t need to confirm the final grade yourself. The next step is simply to check the current buying information, keep the processors intact and prepare them for inspection.

STEP 1 – Check Today’s Buying Prices and Sort Your Materials

Before visiting our Richmond yard, please review the latest Canadian e-scrap buying prices and identification guides in the Ohata Scrap Wiki.

You can also use Ohata.AI Vision 1.0 Beta 1.0 to investigate an unfamiliar circuit board. Upload a clear photograph, and the tool can analyze visible features, such as the board’s shape, CPU socket, integrated circuits, connectors and component layout, to suggest what type of board it may be.

Buying prices and conditions may change with the market, so checking the applicable item page before you leave can help you understand how your material should be prepared.

Whenever practical, separate your e-scrap into groups such as:

• Computer motherboards

• Hard drives and HDD controller boards

• Server boards

• Laptop motherboards and logic boards

• Telecommunications boards

• CPUs and memory modules

• Power supplies and cables

• Other or uncertain electronic scrap

You don’t need to assign every item a final grade yourself. If something is unfamiliar, keep it in an “uncertain” group and use Ohata.AI for a preliminary photo-based identification.

Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours, and no appointment is required for most ordinary drop-offs.

If you have a large commercial load, palletized shipment or an unusual type of material, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for your arrival.

STEP 2 – Bring Your E-Scrap and Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Please bring your electronic scrap together with a valid government-issued photo ID.

Examples may include:

• British Columbia Driver’s Licence

• BC Identification Card

• BC Services Card with photo

• Canadian passport

• Permanent Resident Card

• Other valid government-issued photo identification

Business sellers may also be asked to provide company information or supporting documentation when applicable.

Clearly separated and labelled material is usually quicker to inspect. If possible, prepare the approximate weight and quantity for each group before visiting.

Please also remember that computers, servers, hard drives and solid-state drives may contain personal or business information. Back up anything you need and follow your own data-security requirements before the equipment leaves your control.

STEP 3 – Visit Our Richmond E-Scrap Buying Yard

Our Richmond yard is located at 11220 Voyageur Way, Unit 7, Richmond, BC, V6X 3E1. Before leaving, you can check the route and current traffic information through Google Maps.

1. Look for the Ohata sign

When you arrive at the property, first look for the Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign on the building. Once you find it, continue around to the rear of the building, where our warehouse entrance is located.

When you see this sign, continue around to the rear of the building.

2. Continue to the Rear Warehouse Entrance

Drive carefully around the building and look for the vertical Ohata sign beside the rear entrance. This vertical sign is the easiest landmark for finding our receiving warehouse.

Follow the route around the building to reach the warehouse.

The vertical Ohata sign identifies the correct warehouse entrance.

3. Park Directly in Front of the Warehouse

If you arrive by car, you may park directly in front of the Ohata warehouse entrance while your e-scrap is being received.

Once you reach the warehouse, please park and wait there. A member of our team will come to assist you with your material.

If you have difficulty finding the rear entrance, please call or message us:

Telephone and WhatsApp: +1 (236) 888-1086

For large commercial loads or palletized shipments, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for unloading.

When you arrive:

• Bring smaller quantities to the receiving area.

• Ask a staff member for assistance with heavy or larger loads.

• Our team will inspect, sort and weigh the material.

• The applicable buying category and condition will be confirmed.

• The final buying price will be determined after physical inspection.

• Payment will be processed according to the current purchasing policy.

Walk-in customers are welcome during regular business hours. Most visits don’t require an appointment, but advance contact is recommended for commercial, palletized or unusually large loads.

You can review directions, parking and visitor information on the Richmond yard access page.

Helpful Tips Before Your Richmond Visit

• Check the current Canadian buying prices before travelling.

• Use Ohata.AI when you need help identifying an unfamiliar item.

• Take clear front-and-back photographs before requesting an initial review.

• Separate different board and equipment categories whenever practical.

• Keep damaged, wet, burned, corroded or contaminated items separate.

• Remove unrelated garbage and unnecessary packaging.

• Don’t cut boards or remove major components unless you understand how the separated materials will be evaluated.

• Back up and erase data-bearing devices according to your requirements.

• Bring valid government-issued photo identification.

• Contact Ohata Resource Canada Inc. before bringing a large commercial or palletized load.

Published online prices are references and may change. Final acceptance, classification, measured weight and buying price are determined after physical inspection.

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