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3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H vs Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste: Comparison

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H and Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste separate most on thermal conductivity: 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H at 3 W/mK, Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste at 6.7 W/mK, 55% in favour of Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste.

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste

Specs

Specification
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
Brand3MAlphacool
Model5590HAlphacool Apex 2
Thermal Conductivity3 W/mK-55%6.7 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package SizeDie-cut shapes and rolls (e.g. 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.5mm squares, sold in packs)2g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap fillingHigh-end CPU/GPU (developed with Halnziye for CPUs, GPU hotspots, overclocking systems, workstations and servers)
Safety NotesNon-conductive acrylic pad; no special handling precautions requiredCauses serious eye irritation; toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Wear protective gloves and eye protection and wash hands thoroughly after use.
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste

Price comparison

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