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3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H vs EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm: Comparison

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H and EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm separate most on thermal conductivity: 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H at 3 W/mK, EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm at 3.5 W/mK, 14% in favour of EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm. 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

EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm (120x16mm) (Aluminum-Oxide/Metal-Oxide/Non-Conductive/Reusable Water Block Replacement Pad)

EKEK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm

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Specification	3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H	EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm
Thermal Conductivity	3 W/mK-14%	3.5 W/mK
Electrical Conductivity	Insulating	Insulating
Package Size	Die-cut shapes and rolls (e.g. 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.5mm squares, sold in packs)	Type F, 120 x 16 x 1.5mm
Recommended Use	Mainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling	High-end CPU/GPU (replacement pad for EK full-cover water blocks)
Safety Notes	Non-conductive acrylic pad; no special handling precautions required	Flame rating V-0; dielectric breakdown voltage >4kV; volume resistance >10^11 Ohm-m; natural tack on one side only, remove protective foil before installation
Consistency	Firm, tacky acrylic polymer sheet	Hardness 5 (Shore A); 100% elongation; reworkable/reusable
Paste Segment	Pad	Pad

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Retailer	3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H	EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm
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