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3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H vs Arctic TP-1: Comparison

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H and Arctic TP-1 differ on recommended use: 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H at Mainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling, Arctic TP-1 at Mainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers). They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Arctic TP-1 (APT2012) (Thermal Pad/Non-Conductive/Ultra-Soft Entry-Level Gap Filler)
ArcticArctic TP-1

Specs

Specification
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Arctic TP-1 (APT2012) (Thermal Pad/Non-Conductive/Ultra-Soft Entry-Level Gap Filler)
Arctic TP-1
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package SizeDie-cut shapes and rolls (e.g. 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.5mm squares, sold in packs)120x20mm or 100x100mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, sold in 4-pad packs
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap fillingMainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers)
Safety NotesNon-conductive acrylic pad; no special handling precautions requiredNon-adhesive, electrically insulating, no metal particles, not capacitive - safe even in contact with electrical components
ConsistencyFirm, tacky acrylic polymer sheet20 Shore OO hardness - very soft, conforms easily to uneven surfaces
Paste SegmentPadPad

Price comparison

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