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Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 Thermal Pad Kit: Comparison
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 recommended use compared
Recommended use is the dividing line, Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 Mainstream CPU/GPU against EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 High-end CPU/GPU. Applicator included is not the same on both, Spatula on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus No on the EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90. They differ on paste segment too, Standard Paste on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus Pad on the EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90.
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 not built for sub-zero or chiller cooling, since Akasa rates it from 0C and buyers who need published electrical safety data. The EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 is the one to take for EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/5090 water block rebuilds and maintenance and replacing degraded factory VRAM/VRM pads on EK GPU blocks, though it is not the pick for Non-EK Vector³ water blocks or other GPU models. Avoid it for CPU thermal interface use (this is a GPU block pad kit, not a paste). 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 EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 (6.5/10): A genuine replacement kit for EK's specific GPU water blocks, valued for fit rather than headline performance.
Specs and benchmarks
Package Size
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 5g syringe
- EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 Thermal Pad Kit
- Kit of 12 pads: 2x 8x16x2mm, 2x 55x16x2mm, 1x 27x16x2mm, 3x 120x12x1mm, 3x 120x6x2mm, 1x 30x15x3mm
Recommended Use
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Mainstream CPU/GPU (formulated for CPU/heatsink interfaces)
- EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 Thermal Pad Kit
- High-end CPU/GPU (genuine replacement thermal pad kit for EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/5090 GPU water blocks, covering VRAM and power-delivery contact points)
Applicator Included
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Spatula
- EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 Thermal Pad Kit
- No
Paste Segment
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Standard Paste
- EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 Thermal Pad Kit
- Pad
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 EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 Thermal Pad Kit if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 | EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 Thermal Pad Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Akasa | View on Akasa | |
| Amazon UK | View on Amazon UK | |
| EK Webshop | View on EK Webshop |
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.
EKWB EK-Quantum Vector³ RTX 5080/90 Thermal Pad Kit
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine replacement kit for EK's specific GPU water blocks, valued for fit rather than headline performance.