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3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H vs Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme: Comparison

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H and Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme separate most on thermal conductivity: 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H at 3 W/mK, Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme at 41 W/mK, 93% in favour of Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme.

Specs

Specification
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme (Liquid Metal/Conductive/100% Metal TIM)
Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme
Compound TypeAcrylic-Based Pad (non-silicone thermally conductive acrylic polymer)Liquid Metal
Brand3MCoollaboratory
Model5590HLiquid Extreme
Thermal Conductivity3 W/mK-93%41 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingConductive
Package SizeDie-cut shapes and rolls (e.g. 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.5mm squares, sold in packs)1g syringe/vial kit
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap fillingHigh-end CPU/GPU, Delidded-Direct-Die
Reapplication IntervalNo reapplication needed; self-adhesive one-time applicationMulti-year lifespan once applied; not intended for frequent reapplication
Safety NotesNon-conductive acrylic pad; no special handling precautions requiredGallium-based liquid metal alloy. Will alloy with and corrode bare aluminum on contact — do not use on aluminum heatsinks, coldplates or aluminum dies/IHS. Use only on nickel-plated copper or protected surfaces, avoid skin and eye contact, and contain spills immediately.
ConsistencyFirm, tacky acrylic polymer sheetLiquid at room temperature
Paste SegmentPadLiquid Metal

Price comparison

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