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3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H vs Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut: Comparison

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H and Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut separate most on thermal conductivity: 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H at 3 W/mK, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut at 73 W/mK, 96% in favour of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut.

Specs

Specification
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut (Liquid Metal/80+ W/mK/Electrically Conductive/Experienced Builders Only)
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut
Compound TypeAcrylic-Based Pad (non-silicone thermally conductive acrylic polymer)Liquid Metal (Gallium-based)
Brand3MThermal Grizzly
Model5590HThermal Grizzly Conductonaut , Conductonaut
Thermal Conductivity3 W/mK-96%73 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingConductive (short-circuit risk)
Package SizeDie-cut shapes and rolls (e.g. 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.5mm squares, sold in packs)1g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap fillingDelidded-Direct-Die (experienced builders only)
Reapplication IntervalNo reapplication needed; self-adhesive one-time applicationLong-lasting but requires careful reapplication
Safety NotesNon-conductive acrylic pad; no special handling precautions requiredReacts with aluminum; do not use on bare aluminum coldplates or near exposed components
Paste SegmentPadLiquid Metal

Price comparison

Retailer3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590HThermal Grizzly Conductonaut
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