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Akasa AK-455 vs Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut: Comparison

Akasa AK-455 and Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut separate most on thermal conductivity: Akasa AK-455 at 2.4 W/mK, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut at 73 W/mK, 97% in favour of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut.

Specs

Specification
Akasa AK-455 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/2.4 W/mK/OEM-Popular Budget Compound)
Akasa AK-455
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut (Liquid Metal/80+ W/mK/Electrically Conductive/Experienced Builders Only)
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut
Compound TypeMetal Oxide/CeramicLiquid Metal (Gallium-based)
BrandAkasaThermal Grizzly
ModelAkasa AK-455Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut , Conductonaut
Thermal Conductivity2.4 W/mK-97%73 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingConductive (short-circuit risk)
Package Size1.5g and 5g syringes1g syringe
Recommended UseCPU/GPU General CoolingDelidded-Direct-Die (experienced builders only)
Reapplication IntervalLong shelf stability before application; no in-use interval publishedLong-lasting but requires careful reapplication
Safety NotesNoneReacts with aluminum; do not use on bare aluminum coldplates or near exposed components
Paste SegmentStandard PasteLiquid Metal

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