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Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste vs Arctic TP-1: Comparison

Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste and Arctic TP-1 differ on recommended use: Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste at High-end CPU/GPU (developed with Halnziye for CPUs, GPU hotspots, overclocking systems, workstations and servers), Arctic TP-1 at Mainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers).

Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
Arctic TP-1 (APT2012) (Thermal Pad/Non-Conductive/Ultra-Soft Entry-Level Gap Filler)
ArcticArctic TP-1

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
Arctic TP-1 (APT2012) (Thermal Pad/Non-Conductive/Ultra-Soft Entry-Level Gap Filler)
Arctic TP-1
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g syringe120x20mm or 100x100mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, sold in 4-pad packs
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (developed with Halnziye for CPUs, GPU hotspots, overclocking systems, workstations and servers)Mainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers)
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.Non-adhesive, electrically insulating, no metal particles, not capacitive - safe even in contact with electrical components
Density2.6 g/cm32.3 g/cm3
Operating Temperature-20 to +130 °C-40C to 150C continuous use
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad
Min Operating Temp-20 C-40 C
Max Operating Temp130 C150 C

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex 2 Thermal PasteArctic TP-1
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
Arctic StoreView on Arctic Store
AmazonView on Amazon

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