What is the difference green boards and colored boards in computers

[donnie_74]

when recycling motherboards why are the green boards worth more money than the other colored boards?

 

[mouse24]

I've never heard of this. How much more is it? Kinda curious :3

 

[donnie_74]

I've never heard of this. How much more is it? Kinda curious :3

the green boards are about 3 dollars more per pound than the other colored boards

 

[nukemaster]

maybe old boards(green) had more copper in them? I am assuming that is one of the things they may want out of the boards.

I know everything is about cutting costs now.