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Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste vs Arctic MX-2: Comparison

Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste and Arctic MX-2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste at 6.7 W/mK, Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, 16% in favour of Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
ArcticArctic MX-2

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
BrandAlphacoolArctic
ModelAlphacool Apex 2Arctic MX-2
Thermal Conductivity6.7 W/mK5.6 W/mK-16%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g syringe4g, 30g, 65g
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (developed with Halnziye for CPUs, GPU hotspots, overclocking systems, workstations and servers)Mainstream CPU/GPU
Safety NotesCauses serious eye irritation; toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Wear protective gloves and eye protection and wash hands thoroughly after use.None
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex 2 Thermal PasteArctic MX-2
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)

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