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Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs Arctic TP-1: Comparison
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs Arctic TP-1 max operating temperature compared
There is no decisive spec gap here. Max operating temperature splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 200 C against Arctic TP-1 150 C. There is a split on applicator included as well, Spatula on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus None on the Arctic TP-1. Min operating temperature is closer, 0 C on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus -40 C on the Arctic TP-1. They differ on paste segment too, Standard Paste on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus Pad on the Arctic TP-1. The operating temperature figures are near enough to ignore, 0°C to 200°C on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus -40C to 150C continuous use on the Arctic TP-1.
Who each one is for
Buy the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 for mainstream CPU repastes under air or AIO coolers and Akasa AK-455 owners wanting a higher-rated Akasa compound, though it is the wrong buy for sub-zero or chiller cooling, since Akasa rates it from 0C and buyers who need published electrical safety data. The Arctic TP-1 is the one to take for RAM heatsinks and VRM gap-filling and Raspberry Pi and single-board computer builds, though it is not built for buyers who want a published W/mK thermal conductivity number. It is not the one for high-wattage CPU or GPU direct cooling - too soft/thin for that duty. Our rating of the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 (6/10): A silver-based compound with a solid published conductivity figure and a bundled spreader, reasonable for the price. Our rating of the Arctic TP-1 (6/10): Arctic's entry-level pad, ultra-soft and easy to fit, aimed at low-cost gap-filling rather than peak conductivity.
Specs and benchmarks
Package Size
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 5g syringe
- Arctic TP-1
- 120x20mm or 100x100mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, sold in 4-pad packs
Recommended Use
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Mainstream CPU/GPU (formulated for CPU/heatsink interfaces)
- Arctic TP-1
- Mainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers)
Applicator Included
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Spatula
- Arctic TP-1
- None
Min Operating Temperature
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 0 C
- Arctic TP-1
- -40 CBest
Max Operating Temperature
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 200 C
- Arctic TP-1
- 150 CBest
Paste Segment
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Standard Paste
- Arctic TP-1
- Pad
Operating Temperature
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 0°C to 200°C
- Arctic TP-1
- -40C to 150C continuous useBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Arctic TP-1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 | Arctic TP-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Akasa | View on Akasa | |
| Amazon UK | View on Amazon UK | |
| Arctic Store | View on Arctic Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A silver-based compound with a solid published conductivity figure and a bundled spreader, reasonable for the price.
Arctic TP-1
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Arctic's entry-level pad, ultra-soft and easy to fit, aimed at low-cost gap-filling rather than peak conductivity.