Usage of Gold in Computers

Didn’t know your computer or laptop had gold in it? Well, in fact it does. The fast and accurate transmission of digital information that goes through the computer to another component has the need of a reliable and competent conductor and gold just so happens to be the metal that meets these needs more efficiently than any other metal. The need for high quality and good performance is the reason why computers and laptops cost what they do. Edge connectors that are used to accumulate microprocessor and memory chips onto the motherboard and the plug and socket connectors that are utilized to connect cables all have gold in them. The gold that can be found in these pieces is usually electroplated onto other metals and is also alloyed with little quantities of nickel and sometimes cobalt so as to make it last longer.