Old Home Builds - WTB Closet Space

[tuxborg]

Is there an economical way to dispose of some 5-10 year old build parts?

I happened upon about 1.5 old builds in my closet today; spent some time identifying (and trying to recall) how they got there and which parts were defective. I sorted out the bunk and found myself left with two reasonably nice ATX cases, somewhat dated video cards, some RAM, and a 500w PSU of the previously mentioned vintage.

I've never been in the business of selling or recycling computers/parts, but I figure there must be something to do with em besides head for the dumpster. Any suggestions?

 

[Outlander_04]

Put them back in the closet for another 53 years .

By then they will be incredibly rare and valuable .

You will be able to retire on the proceeds

 

[Wolfshadw]

You could probably post them in the Tom's Hardware Deals Forum as a free give-away or for sale. Otherwise, I'd look at either Craigslist or E-Bay.

Like you, I've never been one for selling used computer parts (online or otherwise), but I did manage to sell an old projector of mine on Craigslist not too long ago. A very painless process and I did get a fair price.

-Wolf sends

 

[tuxborg]

Interesting suggestions.

I will admit I hadn't thought of craigslist. Thanks.

 

[Aristotelian]

Maybe a local computer repair/custom building shop would take them?

 

[twelve25]

I usually just drop them off at the thrift store.

 

[tuxborg]

Best answer selected by tuxborg.

 

[manofchalk]

Take them to a dedicated recycling center, the minerals used in PC parts arent getting any cheaper to dig out of the ground.
A phone has 800x more gold in it than an equivalent weight of mined Ore, 40x as much copper.