"As spotted by PC Gamer, Reddit user Ringosbigfuckingnose (lol) shared a few images of their most recent haul after scavenging through their local dump. They claim to have found 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, worth an estimated $500 if bought new. Pretty damn good considering all they had to do was scrounge through some junk. The user also says they found a 10th Gen Intel i7 CPU and a solid Asus motherboard."
""I check my local dump pretty regularly for older (486/early Pentium era) hardware, but every now and again ill find a busted up [all-in-one] desktop I can get a bit of DDR4 to upgrade my laptop with or something like that," said Ringosbigfuckingnose. The user said the new PC parts will provide a "major upgrade" to their current RIG. In the replies, other Reddit users started sharing stories of PC parts and computer junk they had found in the dump."
"Of course, please be careful if you decide to go dumpster diving for PC parts. Laws vary from place to place, not all dumps are open to the public, and jumping into a private dumpster on someone else's property is a big no-no. So don't do that. As to why people are even resorting to checking the dump for PC parts, things are getting bad out there. Over the last few months, PC gaming and memory have become more expensive."
PC memory prices have risen sharply as AI companies build large datacenters and purchase vast quantities of components. Consumers and hobbyists are increasingly checking dumpsters for usable PC parts to save money. One finder recovered 64 GB of DDR4 RAM estimated at $500, plus a 10th Gen Intel i7 CPU and an Asus motherboard. Other scavengers reported finding full gaming PCs with components like a 3060 Ti and 32 GB of RAM. Dumpster diving carries legal and safety risks because laws and access vary by location, and private property or restricted dumps should be avoided.
Read at Kotaku
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