Offered for sale is a lot of eight (8) vintage Intel i186 / R80186-series ceramic CPU processors featuring gold-colored metal caps and gold-plated contact areas.
These are vintage Intel processors dating from the early 1980s and are being offered as collectible vintage computer components, display pieces, electronic parts, or for precious-metal recovery/refining purposes.
LOT DETAILS:
• Quantity: 8 CPUs
• Manufacturer: Intel
• Processor family: i186 / 80186
• Package: Vintage ceramic CPU package
• Contact configuration: 68-contact / lead package
• Gold-colored metal caps
• Gold-plated contact areas
• Vintage Intel markings
• Several chips are marked © INTEL ’82
• Individual production/identification codes vary between processors
The processors show differences in coloration, surface wear, scratches, tarnishing and other cosmetic characteristics consistent with their age and previous use. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they show the actual eight processors included in this lot.
CONDITION:
These processors are USED AND UNTESTED. They have not been electrically tested for functionality and are therefore being sold without any guarantee of operational condition.
They are being sold primarily as vintage collectible electronics / components. Buyers interested in precious-metal recovery should make their own determination regarding gold content, recovery yield and refining value. No specific amount, purity, or recoverable weight of gold is guaranteed.
YOU WILL RECEIVE:
One lot containing 8 vintage Intel i186 / R80186 ceramic processors, exactly as pictured.
No additional components, sockets, boards, equipment or accessories are included.
Please verify the individual markings, package style and condition shown in the photographs before purchasing.
One thing I'd change in your title: don't use “1978–82” unless you have evidence these particular chips span those years. The Intel 80186 was introduced in 1982, so putting 1978 in the title could mislead buyers.
