how come they are using silver instead of copper of in wiring in some of the new computers.Thanks for your answers.

Question: how come they are using silver instead of copper of in wiring in some of the new computers.Thanks for your answers.
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  computer,
  copper,
  wiring
Asked by L to Annette, Dave, Jaine, Julio, Mike on 14 Nov 2016.
- Jaine Blayney answered on 14 Nov 2016:
  
  It’s a better conductor than copper. It has been used in good coaxial cables already, though silver isn’t as strong (ie it is easier to break) as copper.
- Annette Neill answered on 16 Nov 2016:
  
  Jaine has put it just right! Silver is a better conductor-more expensive though!

Question: how come they are using silver instead of copper of in wiring in some of the new computers.Thanks for your answers.