You might be able to extract gold from a computer's CPU, but it's dangerous to do on your own because of the chemicals necessary to do it and isn't worth it.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Can Gold Be Extracted From E-Waste? Photo: Getty Images The idea sounds tempting: Use discarded computers as a personal gold ...

We've seen quite a few gadgets made out of gold throughout the years. From a gold-plated USB flash drive to a 24 carat Gold- and Platinum-leafed Aston Martin DB7, gold has long been a symbol of class ...