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3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H vs Noctua NT-H2: Comparison

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H and Noctua NT-H2 separate most on thermal conductivity: 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H at 3 W/mK, Noctua NT-H2 at 9.0 W/mK, 67% in favour of Noctua NT-H2.

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Noctua NT-H2 (Metal-Oxide Based/9.0 W/mK/Non-Conductive/5-Year Longevity/Includes Cleaning Wipes)
NoctuaNoctua NT-H2

Specs

Specification
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Noctua NT-H2 (Metal-Oxide Based/9.0 W/mK/Non-Conductive/5-Year Longevity/Includes Cleaning Wipes)
Noctua NT-H2
Compound TypeAcrylic-Based Pad (non-silicone thermally conductive acrylic polymer)Metal-Oxide (no metallic particles)
Brand3MNoctua
Model5590HNoctua NT-H2 , NT-H2
Thermal Conductivity3 W/mK-67%9.0 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package SizeDie-cut shapes and rolls (e.g. 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.5mm squares, sold in packs)1.4g / 3.5g / 10g tubes (includes cleaning wipes)
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap fillingMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalNo reapplication needed; self-adhesive one-time applicationLong-term stable per Noctua testing (rated up to 5 years)
Safety NotesNon-conductive acrylic pad; no special handling precautions requiredNone
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste

Price comparison

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