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So, using Google imaging on this board here, I got 2 different answers for what category to place it into...
first, it came up with Metal Socket No I-Series MB and then second time it came up with Large Socket MB...
As you know, there is like a $4/pound difference on these 2 options, so I figured i'd ask before doing!

Thanks

Metal Socket. No I series.
Look at the latch for the metal socket. Metal sockets have 2 types. Fish hook and cane.
Do. An extensive review of the videos on motherboards.
Definately not large socket.
I use google also. It is an aid. Only an aid. To finding out what a board is. I have uploaded the same board up to 5 times to see results. Yep. Different results. But. It does help. The process of elimination helps. As in your case. That is definately not a large socket MB. Plus. You need knowledge of the Boardsort videos. That will give the knowledge to decide.
As always. You can emaiil Chris for a final decision.
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My evaluations are my own opinion.

Reminds me of this server board I got somewhat recently:

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=23966&p=50219#p50219

Do you have the other board(s) that was(were) with it? If yes, might be a similar situation.

If no, this seems customized enough that it may be more than "metal socket no I-series". Lots of ICs and bgas (even though they're not gold tab). That lga socket is not one I've seen, no hole in the middle.

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Well, so I just went and watched the two videos related to Metal Socket no I-Series & also Large Socket Motherboard. From what I am hearing in those clips, this MB wouldn't fit into either category due to the Metal Socket no I-Series stressing the fact of the cane shaped lever yet also talks about the perfectly square hole in the center of the socket. Then, in the Large Socket clip, it focuses on the square in the center being large enough that a quarter would fit within without touching the edges.
Being that my board has no opening in the center of the socket, it doesn't seem to satisfy all of the requirements of either one, though I do agree with the argument for the lever shape, but that is only one part of the requirement from my understanding.

I don't know, I suppose I'll send this one off to Chris & then I'll update with his response on it once I get it. I know the videos are not going to be 100% inclusive to every type of board there has ever been made before, but both seem to be pretty focused on that certain key factor that mine has neither of.

Thanks for your responses, hopefully I'll have a definite answer very soon to share.

The electronic industry moves so fast. Changing circuit designs etc. The bottom line to any e-scrap component or board and so on. Is. What is the inherit value of recoverable precious metal in it? One thing for sure is this. As we progress. Less and less precious metals are used. That complicates things. Yes. We become conflicted. I consider myself new to this. Thankful we have this forum to hear members with years of e-scrap experience.
Here to learn like everybody else.
My evaluations are my own opinion.

The candy cane lever is why it might be metal socket no I-series.

Large socket is not an option at all due to the metal socket and the land grid array. Large sockets use pin grid array and are plastic.

Was there no other boards attached to this?

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Got my answer today from Chris. I would of never guessed this one on my own doing so I am actually glad I sent it to him to look at.., only wish I would of waited another day before packing it into a box and shipping it already as a Metal Socket No I-Series MB trying to just play it on the safe side....
Anyways, the following is verbatim what he emailed me saying about it:


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"Ahh yes, I can see how this would trick even the most seasoned
scrapper. It is a hybrid Metal Socket consumer router device board
with ok population. I would go Low Telecom on that item.

Chris Skeeles - Boardsort.com Buyer-at-Large - http://BoardSort.com

We buy your scrap computer boards and electronic surplus."
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Like I said, this Telecom category was never even in my thoughts when looking at this board!
Thanks you guys and hope this helps yall out too!

Thanks for the feedback on what Chris said.
My curiosity got me going. I did a little research online.
First of all my Google lense search didn't really give an answer.
So. I started researching the part numbers on the board. Also. On the backside. The etched in GE Intelligent Designs. Was a major clue. That wrapped it up for me.
The part number pointed to a Siemens operating system. Most likely handled multiple phones in a small business.
The board itself is a telecom board of sorts. A communications board. It is the main processor board. The controller board. Would have had a hard drive and memory sticks to accompany it.
Like I said. GE Intelligent Designs wrapped it up for me. That exact type of board is what they make. Most likely contracted GE to make the system for them. Even with all that information. I think only Chris could give the final say on its category.
But. I will say this. After you shared what Chris said. Yes. That board does not have typical input/output connectors that a Motherboard has. Another clue. I know that metal socket drew me in to think it was a MB.
I just find the board you posted as a good example how complicated evaluations are.
Yeah. Low Telecom. I can see it now. This post is educational to say the least.
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My evaluations are my own opinion.

Telco makes sense. Part of why I was asking about other boards attached to get some clues on it, though mainly it was from the similar board I referenced.

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yeah, a good example to show others in future that they have to look at all aspects of the board instead of just the parts that stick out right away... definetely going to change how i look at odd boards in the future.