IC Chips

[Mechanic688]

My question is if there is a variance in values for the plain IC Chips like there is with CPUs( 6/lb-130/lb), and I should go through the bucket and research the labels and ser. numbers, or if they are mostly the same and I should just sell them.

After you get done sorting, cram as many as possible into a flat rate box or envelope and send to one of our buyers, Your profit will definitely outweigh the shipping.

[ElectricMetal]

In addition to CPU removal, it could, in some circumstances, be worthwhile to carefully desolder the three other central IC chips on a typical PC motherboard.
1) Northbridge
2) Southbridge
3) GPU (graphical processing unit)

for more details (see):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northbr...28computing%29
also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_processing_unit

As stated earlier, before expending the time and energy (and establishing thorough ventilation) that careful desoldering requires, I would check the chip details/serial #s.

Certain Northbridge and Southbridge ICs have collectible value (certainly for older computers that some collectors attempt to reassemble).

Some GPUs have resale value if removed carefully and stored in a static free environment. Some older GPUs also have collectible value.

[ElectricMetal]

Here is an example of a collectible non-CPU motherboard IC chipset:

The original IC chipset for the Commodore Amiga computer (chips were named: Agnus, Denise, and Paula)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Amiga_chipset

Here is an example of someone attempting to sell 3 untested/functionality-unkown Agnus chips for $10. (I don't know if they'll sell, but it's interesting to see the attempt).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-3-COMMOD...item20c2037b96

Here is the Denise Chip selling for $30.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-AM...item3a662c9fce

Here is the Paula Chip selling for $3/chip ($30 for lot of 10)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Paula-Chi...item256b042cd0