Guides
Practical guides on selling, packaging, and pricing used CPUs and RAM.
The best place to sell used RAM in the UK
Used DDR3, DDR4 and DDR5 memory is awkward to sell individually. Here's what it's actually worth, who buys it, and when it's worth the postage.
5 min read·27 September 2026Read
How to safely remove a CPU from a motherboard
Step-by-step guide to removing Intel and AMD desktop CPUs without bending pins or damaging the IHS or socket.
5 min read·8 May 2026Read
DDR3 vs DDR4 vs DDR5: which RAM is worth most in 2026?
A practical comparison of DDR3, DDR4 and DDR5 resale value: speeds, prices, what we pay, and how to identify what you have.
6 min read·8 May 2026Read
Is your old RAM still worth something?
DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 — what's worth selling and what's worth recycling.
3 min read·4 May 2026Read
What actually affects the resale value of a used CPU
The five factors that move the price of a used CPU on the secondary market — and which ones you can control before selling.
4 min read·4 May 2026Read
How to pack CPUs and RAM safely for shipping
Step-by-step guide for packing used CPUs and RAM modules for postal transit without damaging pins or contacts.
5 min read·4 May 2026Read