Gold Recovery from Electronic Scrap Extracting gold from electronic scrap (such as circuit boards, old computers, TVs, and especially old processors) is one of the best ways to obtain pure gold without the need for mountain or river prospecting. However, not all scrap contains the same amount of gold — some electronic parts are a real treasure for those who know their value. Main components that contain a good amount of gold: • Old processors (CPUs) — especially the ceramic ones with gold pins o