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Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs Zalman ZM-STC10: Comparison
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 and Zalman ZM-STC10 separate most on thermal conductivity: Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 at 9.24 W/mK, Zalman ZM-STC10 at 11.5 W/mK, 20% in favour of Zalman ZM-STC10. They match on paste segment and max operating temp.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Akasa | Zalman |
| Model | AK-450-5G | ZM-STC10 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 9.24 W/mK-20% | 11.5 W/mK |
| Package Size | 5g syringe | 2g syringe (110 x 23 x 14mm) |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU (formulated for CPU/heatsink interfaces) | Mainstream CPU/GPU |
| Material | Silver-based thermal compound | Polydimethylsiloxane (silicone) base with Zinc Oxide and Aluminum Oxide fillers |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 200°C | -40°C to 200°C |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |
| Min Operating Temp | 0 C | -40 C |
| Max Operating Temp | 200 C | 200 C |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 | Zalman ZM-STC10 |
|---|---|---|
| Akasa | View on Akasa | |
| Amazon UK | View on Amazon UK | |
| Zalman | View on Zalman | |
| Aquatuning | View on Aquatuning |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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